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Help John get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training

After twelve years of service, John is raising funds for a trained service dog and handler course.

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John N. Langley
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Greensboro
I served twelve years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2022 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $3,450. I'm receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and am committed to my recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'd be grateful for any help and will share updates on how I'm doing. Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly. Where the $3,450 goes: • Housing deposit and first month: $1,850 • Essential household items: $360 • Training provider fees: $1,240 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.

Updates from John

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 77% funded and I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Small update. $1,552 so far, we've started the first stage.

  • Aditi Dubey 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Savannah Bowers 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Ibrahim Mahmoud Siddiqui 🇪🇬 · $100

    “All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Alexandria”

  • Eka Intan Lestari 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇬🇭 · $100

    “Take care of yourselves. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Accra”

  • Beth D. Cooper 🇨🇦 · $100
  • Sri Sinta Susanto 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Alexander Yaroslav Melnyk 🇺🇦 · $100
  • Dipa Parvati Baral 🇳🇵 · $100
  • Josiah R. Ford 🇺🇸 · $100

    “Stay strong. I'm in Orlando, thinking of you. - Orlando”

  • Sharmila Mitu Saha 🇧🇩 · $100

    “Keep your head up. Please keep us posted. - Savar”

  • Vivian W. Walters 🇬🇧 · $100

    “Thought of John all day after reading this. - Leeds”

  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Sana Hira Mirza 🇵🇰 · $75
  • Yuna Hasegawa 🇯🇵 · $75

    “Sending love. Shared with friends too. - Tokyo”

  • Iván N. Santos 🇺🇸 · $55
  • Lorenzo Raffaele Battaglia 🇮🇹 · $50

    “Rooting for you! - Salerno”

  • Angel C. Fox 🇬🇧 · $50

    “From my family to yours. My mother told me about this one. - Manchester”

  • Nicholas E. Pierce 🇺🇸 · $50
  • Zakaria Marwan Abbas 🇸🇦 · $50

    “Wishing you the best! - Mecca”

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  • keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Regensburg.

    • Rooting for you, John. This could happen to any of us. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Thinking of Greensboro

      • You're not alone, John. I hope things turn around soon. I'll check back for the next update. God bless.

        • looking forward to the next update. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

          • you're not alone. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I hope July is when things finally get easier

            • Best of luck. Looking forward to the next update. My husband and I read this together.

              • Lily W. RayID verified

                Hope it all works out, John. Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

                • gave what I could, wish it was more. Thinking of Greensboro.

                  • hope it all works out, John. It takes guts to ask. Well done. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                    • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Greensboro.

                      • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 7 years in social work I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

                        • your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Greensboro.

                          • Wishing you the best, John. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

                            • Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. I have a 7 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Love from Paris.

                              • praying for you. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted. Love from Dasmariñas.

                                • Hope you get there. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Thinking of Greensboro.

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