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

After four years of service, Sophie is raising funds for a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment.

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Sophie B. Cooper
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Fort Worth
Marcus served four years in the infantry and was discharged in 2023 with post-traumatic stress. He has been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile is sleeping at a brother's place. The plan: a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment. The quote comes to $4,200. Marcus is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $4,200 goes: • Training provider fees: $2,050 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,250 • Transport to appointments: $370 • Essential household items: $530 Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself. - Sophie
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Sophie

  1. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($155). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. - Sophie

  2. Update from Fort Worth: we've started the first stage. We're at 1% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

Donations

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  • Orla D. O'Leary 🇮🇪 · $759
  • Amber F. Norwood 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Mercy Kehinde Lawal 🇳🇬 · $25
  • Francis Gyamfi 🇬🇭 · $25
  • Rajesh Chaudhary 🇺🇸 · $75
  • Manuel T. Martínez 🇪🇸 · $30
  • Ubol Patcharee Sombat 🇹🇭 · $25

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  • Solomon Prince Ofori🇬🇭Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    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.

  • Angelo A. Tomas🇵🇭Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Amazing support system

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

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    Reliable and compassionate

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

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  • Allison Welch

    Thinking of you and your family, Sophie. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. All the best

    • Daniela E. Castillo

      Hang in there, Sophie. Shared this with my family. After 18 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.

      • Courtney H. Freeman

        Keep going, Sophie. Hope you get there. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Nottingham

        • Bilal Ahmed Tannous

          best of luck, Sophie. Gave what I could, wish it was more.

          • Ursula Ida Schäfer

            sending love, Sophie. Shared this with my family. I'll check back for the next update. Thinking of Fort Worth.

            $1,039 raised of $4,200

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