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Linh served twelve years; now needs help to get home

After twelve years of service, Linh is raising funds for a vocational welding course and tools.

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Linh Mai
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Corpus Christi
I served twelve years in the infantry and was discharged in 2025 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting nine 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 $4,900. 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 $4,900 goes: โ€ข Housing deposit and first month: $2,100 โ€ข Essential household items: $330 โ€ข Training provider fees: $2,470 Please ask me anything in the questions section. I'll answer honestly and quickly.

Updates from Linh

  1. Thank you all. We're at 48% now ($2,334). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

  2. 23% there. the first invoice got paid this week. Thank you.

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

    โ€œEvery little bit! - San Joseโ€

  • Kavindi Ruwini Tennakoon ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $15
  • Nazia Fatima Yousafzai ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $20

    โ€œStay strong. Thought of Linh all day after reading this.โ€

  • Brandon Myers ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ยท $10

    โ€œGod bless! - Sydneyโ€

  • Zubby Abubakar Adeyemi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $10
  • Zubby Kayode Kalu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Mariana F. Espinoza ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15

    โ€œBlessings. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Los Angelesโ€

  • Budi Oky Siregar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $5

    โ€œGod bless - Surabayaโ€

  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $10
  • Anjana A. Raju ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $24

    โ€œTake care of yourselves. Thought of Linh all day after reading this.โ€

  • Waweru Nakamya ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $45
  • Bat-El Inbar Peretz ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ ยท $250
  • Tshepo P. Venter ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Mariana T. Vargas ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด ยท $50
  • Tomoko Asuka Hasegawa ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ยท $50

    โ€œGet well soon - Sakaiโ€

  • Chinedu Paul Okafor ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $30
  • Hazel R. Reyes ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100
  • Smit P. Ranade ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $30

    โ€œBest of luck. Shared with friends too. - Jaipurโ€

  • Sri Kirana Kartika ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25

    โ€œHope it all works out. Please keep us posted. - Jakartaโ€

  • Elena C. Wong ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20

Reviews

3.4(17 reviews)

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    Delivered on promises

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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    Exceeded expectations

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    Made a real difference

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    Quick response, great follow-up

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  • How is Linh doing now?

    • Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Milan!

      • William SamuelssonQuestionPhoto verified

        is it paid to the provider directly?

        • Stay strong. Shared it with a few friends. Take care.

          • So sorry you're going through this, Linh. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Riyadh.

            • What's already covered and what's the $4,900 for?

              • Linh MaiOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                It's all in the list in the story. housing deposit and first month is the big one at $2,100, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

            • hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Please keep us posted. Blessings.

              • Lucky Danjuma ShittuPhoto verified

                Hope you get there. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Blessings

                • Maria D. FreemanQuestionID verified

                  Is there anything that isn't money that would help Linh?

                  • Linh MaiOwnerAnswerPhoto verified

                    Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about housing deposit and first month, advice is welcome too. Happy to explain more.

                • So sorry you're going through this, Linh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Take care

                  • You're not alone. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. All the best.

                    • rooting for you, Linh. Your post was clear and honest. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Love from Ubud.

                      • Shared it with a few friends. Love from Port Harcourt.

                        • Hang in there, Linh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.

                          • Keep going, Linh. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Cox's Bazar but we're thinking of you. Take care.

                            • take care, Linh. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

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