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Malak served twelve years; now needs help to get home
A marines veteran in Warren needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with a service-related knee injury.
🇺🇸 Michigan, United States3,395 views
I served twelve years in the marines and was discharged in 2024 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting fourteen 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 $3,700.
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 $3,700 goes:
• Training provider fees: $1,250
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,650
• Transport to appointments: $500
• Essential household items: $300
With deep gratitude,
Malak
Updates from Malak
Quick update: $979 raised so far (26%). we've started the first stage. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.
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sending love, Malak. Looking forward to the next update. Wish I lived closer to Cebu City so I could bring a meal. All the best.
Sending strength, Malak. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Malak
It's all in the list in the story. training provider fees is the big one at $1,250, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. Appreciate you taking the time.
So sorry you're going through this, Malak. Shared it with a few friends. All the best.
Best of luck, Malak. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Blessings.
So sorry you're going through this, Malak. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 17 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Keep going, Malak. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. God bless.