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

A medical corps veteran in Karlsruhe needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with post-traumatic stress.

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Maximilian Luis Vogel
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Karlsruhe
I served four years in the medical corps and was discharged in 2023 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting nine 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 $4,500. 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 $4,500 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,850 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,500 • Transport to appointments: $580 • Essential household items: $570 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.

Updates from Maximilian

  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 23% funded and I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.

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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Maximilian all day after reading this. - Sheffield”

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    “Wish I could do more. Only $500 but hope it helps. - Manchester”

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    “All the best. My mother told me about this one. - Howrah”

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Reviews

3.0(5 reviews)

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  • Márcio João Vieira🇧🇷Verified donor
    Practical and effective help

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Rabia Zoya Raza🇵🇰Verified helper
    Very responsive and caring

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Jahid Hridoy Molla🇧🇩Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Aleena Amna Qazi🇵🇰Verified helper
    Professional and kind

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Angelica F. Cruz🇵🇭Verified donor
    Exceptional service

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

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  • Sending love, Maximilian. Hope you get there. All the best.

    • Hang in there, Maximilian. Your post was clear and honest.

      • can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Karlsruhe.

        • Thank you. If you're in Karlsruhe I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Thanks for looking so closely.

      • Hope things get better soon, Maximilian. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 7 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

        • Stay strong, Maximilian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care.

          • I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

            • Thanks for sharing this, Maximilian. Hope you get there. After 21 years in customer support I know how hard it's to ask for anything

              • Fitri Dinda EffendiAddress verified

                Keep going, Maximilian. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless

                • sending love, Maximilian. Gave what I could, wish it was more. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Karlsruhe.

                  • Sending strength, Maximilian. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. My sister had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Take care.

                    • Louise MorelID verified

                      Wishing you the best. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Alcalá de Henares so I could bring a meal

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