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Help María get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training
María served six years in the infantry; $2,600 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.
🇺🇸 Savannah, Georgia, United States1,600 views
I served six years in the infantry and was discharged in 2023 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a vocational welding course and tools. The quote I have comes to $2,600.
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 $2,600 goes:
• Essential household items: $690
• Transport to appointments: $280
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,630
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
- María
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You're not alone, María. Looking forward to the next update!
wishing you peace, María. Hope this works out for you. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Savannah.
Thinking of you. Your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected
rooting for you, María. Looking forward to the next update. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Thinking of Savannah.
You're not alone, María. Hope this works out for you. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Love from San Jose