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Lily served four years; now needs help to get home

An army veteran in Augusta needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with a back injury.

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Lily G. Cortez
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Augusta
I served four years in the army and was discharged in 2025 with a back injury. I have been waiting nine 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 $5,000. 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 $5,000 goes: • Training provider fees: $2,400 • Housing deposit and first month: $2,150 • Essential household items: $450 Thank you so much.
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Updates from Lily

  1. Small update. $2,502 so far, I made the first payment toward housing deposit and first month.

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  • Oonagh H. Martin

    hope things get better soon, Lily. Shared this with my family. All the best.

    • Ahmed Wahba

      shared it with a few friends. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Thinking of Augusta.

      • Alejandro P. Flores

        take care, Lily. This could happen to any of us. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Love from Chattogram.

        • Isla S. Ryan

          Hope it all works out, Lily. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless.

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