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Marlene served twelve years; now needs help to get home
A navy veteran in Stuttgart needs help with a trained service dog and handler course after leaving service with a back injury.
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I served twelve years in the navy and was discharged in 2025 with a back injury. I have been waiting seven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $5,300.
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 $5,300 goes:
• Training provider fees: $2,700
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,750
• Transport to appointments: $380
• Essential household items: $470
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
Updates from Marlene
Good news. Because of your gifts ($2,705 in total) I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.
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You're not alone, Marlene. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. God bless
hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.
Best of luck, Marlene. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Bergamo.
Thinking of you and your family. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Sent it to 26 people at work. Take care