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Jonathan served four years; now needs help to get home
After four years of service, Jonathan is raising funds for a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.
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I served four years in the air force and was discharged in 2023 with hearing damage and PTSD. I have been waiting seven 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 $4,600.
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 $4,600 goes:
• Training provider fees: $1,500
• Housing deposit and first month: $2,500
• Transport to appointments: $250
• Essential household items: $350
Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.
Updates from Jonathan
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,332 in total) we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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“You got this. From Bogotá with love.”
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“You got this. My colleague told me about this one. - Lahore”
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“Happy to help. Gave what I could this week. - Kozhikode”
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“Praying for you! - Gdańsk”
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“From my family to yours. Thought of Jonathan all day after reading this.”
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“Small amount but sent with love. - Thrissur”
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Wishing you peace. I hope things turn around soon. Blessings
Hope you get there. Thinking of El Paso.
What exactly is the $4,600 for?
It's all in the list in the story. training provider fees is the big one at $1,500, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Good question.
Rooting for you, Jonathan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Jonathan?
Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about training provider fees, advice is welcome too. I'll keep the page updated.
Rooting for you. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Houston.
Hope things get better soon, Jonathan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Dnipro this morning. All the best
How is Jonathan doing now?
Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 2 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Wishing you peace. Your post was clear and honest. God bless.
best of luck, Jonathan. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. God bless.
hope it all works out. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Love from Mwanza.
Sending strength, Jonathan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Wish I lived closer to Valencia so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Calgary.