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

Marta served six years in the army; $2,050 would cover a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.

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Marta L. Gutiérrez
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Anaheim
I served six years in the army and was discharged in 2025 with hearing damage and PTSD. I have been waiting eleven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a first month of rent and transport to job interviews. The quote I have comes to $2,050. 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. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $2,050 goes: • Housing deposit and first month: $1,350 • Transport to appointments: $200 • Essential household items: $500 Thank you so much.

Updates from Marta

  1. Update from Anaheim: the first invoice got paid this week. We're at 4% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  2. Update from Anaheim: I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. We're at 8% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

  • Anonymous 🇺🇸 · $25

    “You got this. Thought of Marta all day after reading this.”

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  • Matthew B. Perkins 🇨🇦 · $25
  • Matthew M. Haynes 🇺🇸 · $25

    “Every little bit. Please keep us posted. - Fresno”

  • María E. Robles 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Thinking of you. I'm in Cincinnati, thinking of you.”

  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $25
  • Ananya B. Iyer 🇮🇳 · $8

    “Keep your head up. Only $8 but hope it helps. - Mangaluru”

  • Gloria E. Perry 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Jonathan J. Soto 🇺🇸 · $15
  • Davi Teixeira 🇧🇷 · $22.50
  • Crystal B. Barnett 🇬🇧 · $20
  • Tomás Cordero 🇨🇴 · $20

    “Good luck - Cali”

  • Cora F. McBride 🇬🇧 · $16.50
  • Grace Appiah 🇬🇭 · $5
  • Anonymous 🇱🇰 · $23
  • Anh Đạt Duong 🇻🇳 · $10
  • Anonymous 🇧🇩 · $20

    “From my family to yours. Thought of Marta all day after reading this. - Dhaka”

  • Jose G. Alcantara 🇵🇭 · $5

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  • Keep going. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Please keep us posted. Take care.

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