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Help Vivian get back to civilian life: housing deposit and training
Vivian served four years in the marines; $2,750 would cover a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.
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I served four years in the marines and was discharged in 2022 with post-traumatic stress. 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 $2,750.
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 $2,750 goes:
• Essential household items: $240
• Training provider fees: $1,500
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,010
Thank you for reading my story.
Updates from Vivian
Thank you all. We're at 31% now ($857). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.
- Kai Williamson 🇺🇸 · $500
“All the best. Hope you get the rest soon. - Ann Arbor”
- Rodrigo C. Paredes 🇪🇸 · $100
“Wish I could do more. Hope you get the rest soon. - Madrid”
- Anonymous 🇺🇦 · $100
“All the best. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Lviv”
- Brielle G. Peterson 🇦🇺 · $100
- Aria Wells 🇺🇸 · $100
- Sandra Letícia Albuquerque 🇧🇷 · $100
- Leonardo S. Ramírez 🇪🇸 · $100
- Namukasa Muthoni Okello 🇰🇪 · $75
“Blessings! - Naivasha”
- Colm Johnston 🇮🇪 · $75
- Dustin Cruz 🇺🇸 · $75
- Adalynn E. Fernandez 🇺🇸 · $50
- Alejandra F. Duarte 🇪🇸 · $50
- Parth B. Dave 🇮🇳 · $50
- Dustin N. Guzman 🇺🇸 · $50
- Leonardo E. Crawford 🇺🇸 · $50
- Maxime Hugo Gautier 🇫🇷 · $50
- Marlene Ida Schwarz 🇩🇪 · $50
“Hope it all works out! - Hamburg”
- Anonymous 🇵🇭 · $50
“Thought of Vivian all day after reading this.”
- Arthur Otávio Vasconcelos 🇧🇷 · $50
- Emily S. Venter 🇿🇦 · $50
“Hope things get better! - Soweto”
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You're not alone, Vivian. Hope you get there. After 15 years in retail I know how hard it's to ask for anything. Blessings.
I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Tema
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Vivian?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about essential household items, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Thanks for sharing this. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Mendoza.
good luck, Vivian. I hope things turn around soon. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend.
thinking of you and your family. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings
Have you tried the local rotary club? They sometimes help with part of this!