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

After ten years of service, Nicholas is raising funds for a vocational welding course and tools.

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Nicholas S. Sims
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Dallas
I served ten years in the air force and was discharged in 2025 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting seven 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 $4,900. 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 $4,900 goes: • Training provider fees: $3,300 • Essential household items: $570 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,030 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people. - Nicholas

Updates from Nicholas

  1. Quick update: $483 raised so far (10%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  • Günter Emil Dietrich 🇩🇪 · $10

    “Praying for you. Only $10 but hope it helps. - Munich”

  • Anonymous 🇺🇦 · $10
  • Uchenna Lucky Abdullahi 🇳🇬 · $10

    “Thought of Nicholas all day after reading this. - Awka”

  • Brooks T. Price 🇬🇧 · $10
  • Hélène Véronique Caron 🇫🇷 · $20
  • Dilara Aydoğan 🇹🇷 · $25
  • Beatrice Grasso 🇮🇹 · $10

    “All the best. Thought of Nicholas all day after reading this. - Verona”

  • Fenna Corrie Janssen 🇳🇱 · $70
  • Helene Gabriele Engel 🇩🇪 · $50

    “Hope the August deadline works out. - Duisburg”

  • Elisabeth Leni Kaiser 🇩🇪 · $20
  • Luigi Stefano Vitali 🇮🇹 · $52
  • Amber P. Hendricks 🇬🇧 · $30

    “Thought of Nicholas all day after reading this. - Leicester”

  • Zahid Mahin Akter 🇧🇩 · $100
  • Aaron T. White 🇬🇧 · $100
  • Selam Rahel Kahsay 🇪🇹 · $50
  • Aishwarya K. Zaveri 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Abigail Antwi 🇬🇭 · $10
  • Mai Phượng Thai 🇻🇳 · $5
  • Eliana S. Gordon 🇬🇧 · $25
  • Jumoke Igwe 🇳🇬 · $20

    “Thought of Nicholas all day after reading this. - Onitsha”

Reviews

2.8(5 reviews)

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  • Amanda Isabela Gomes🇧🇷Verified donor
    Would recommend to anyone

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

  • Ximena N. Zamora🇦🇷Verified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

  • Luana Lúcia Correia🇧🇷Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Haris Mulyadi Salim🇮🇩Verified helper
    Reliable and compassionate

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Okta Citra Tanoto🇮🇩Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    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.

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  • Sending strength. Hope you get there. My neighbor in Nairobi donated after I showed her your page. All the best.

    • Wishing you peace. Hope this works out for you. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.

      • Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. I have a 10 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best.

        • Keep going. I hope things turn around soon. After 16 years in nursing I know how hard it is to ask for anything. God bless.

          • stay strong. Hope you get there. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

            • is there anything that isn't money that would help Nicholas?

              • Nicholas S. SimsOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                Thank you. If you're in Dallas I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Let me know if you want more detail.

            • Shared this with my family. Wish I lived closer to Zagazig so I could bring a meal.

              • Sending love. Looking forward to the next update. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. All the best

                • Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. My husband and I read this together. Love from Multan.

                  • Kinsley L. GarzaAddress verified

                    Wishing you the best, Nicholas. Hope this works out for you. We're a small family in Wiesbaden but we're thinking of you. God bless

                    • You're not alone, Nicholas. Shared it with a few friends

                      • Thanks for sharing this, Nicholas. Hope you get there.

                        • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Giza.

                          • So sorry you're going through this, Nicholas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My neighbor in Bonny donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Dallas.

                            • Cherry SorianoAddress verifiedID verified

                              thinking of you and your family, Nicholas. Your post was clear and honest. Greetings from Stockholm

                              • Sending good thoughts, Nicholas. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Take care.

                                $1,444.50 raised of $4,900

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