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Help Robert get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training
After eight years of service, Robert is raising funds for a vocational welding course and tools.
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I served eight years in the marines 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 $5,400.
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 $5,400 goes:
• Training provider fees: $2,450
• Housing deposit and first month: $2,300
• Transport to appointments: $370
• Essential household items: $280
I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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Stay strong. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Blessings
Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Houston!
Thank you. If you're in Houston I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. Ask me anything else.
Sending good thoughts. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Houston.
Thinking of you, Robert. Hope this works out for you. I went through something like this 10 years ago and strangers helped me out. All the best.
Praying for you, Robert. This could happen to any of us. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Take care.
Best of luck, Robert. Your post was clear and honest. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Sending good thoughts. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless.