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Leonardo served ten years; now needs help to get home

Leonardo served ten years in the marines; $3,650 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.

🇺🇸 Orlando, Florida, United StatesPosted Oct 1, 20263,187 views
Leonardo B. Molina
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Member since Sep 18, 2026 · Orlando
I served ten years in the marines and was discharged in 2024 with chronic tinnitus. 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 $3,650. 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 $3,650 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,500 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,550 • Transport to appointments: $400 • Essential household items: $200 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Leonardo

  1. Thank you all. We're at 16% now ($597). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 52% now ($1,896). I'm honestly stunned. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit.

  3. Update from Orlando: the plan for housing deposit and first month is now scheduled. We're at 64% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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  • Aiden G. Keller3h ago

    Wishing you peace. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I went through something like this 14 years ago and strangers helped me out.

    • Harper G. Moran3h ago

      Stay strong, Leonardo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

      • Edoardo Roberto Sanna3h ago

        Praying for you, Leonardo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Love from Rawalpindi.

        • Kamal Marwan HamidPhoto verified3h ago

          Take care. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Montpellier.

          • Hadley G. Willis3h ago

            So sorry you're going through this, Leonardo. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Orlando.

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