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Nathan served four years; now needs help to get home

An engineering corps veteran in Belfast needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with a service-related knee injury.

🇬🇧 Northern Ireland, United Kingdom1,701 views
Nathan J. Perry
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Belfast
I served four years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2022 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting seven 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 $6,100. 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 $6,100 goes: • Training provider fees: $3,250 • Housing deposit and first month: $2,200 • Transport to appointments: $200 • Essential household items: $450 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Nathan
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Nathan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 4% now ($228). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Wanted to say thank you properly. 2% funded and the plan for housing deposit and first month is now scheduled.

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  • Russell S. Coleman 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Megan L. Fortuin 🇿🇦 · $10

    “Stay strong. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Paarl”

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    “Thought of Nathan all day after reading this. - Moscow”

  • Georgia Evangelia Vasileiou 🇬🇷 · $25

    “Hope things get better. Been where you're, it gets better. - Piraeus”

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    “Good luck. Thought of Nathan all day after reading this.”

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    “My father told me about this one. - Łódź”

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  • Perla Dizon 🇵🇭 · $76

    “Blessings. Only $76 but hope it helps. - Mandaue”

  • Anonymous 🇳🇬 · $6
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  • Laura L. Mora 🇲🇽 · $20

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3.8(5 reviews)

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  • Tunde Victor Musa🇳🇬Verified helper
    Exceptional service

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

  • Luna T. Stone🇳🇿Verified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Dennis Joseph Donkor🇬🇭Verified helper
    Made a real difference

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Nipa Tithi Banerjee🇮🇳Verified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Ruan D. Fortuin🇿🇦Verified donor
    Changed my perspective

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • Josiah R. RobinsonAddress verifiedID verified

    good luck. I hope things turn around soon. I hope May is when things finally get easier. God bless!

    • Emiliano L. GómezPhoto verified

      Wishing you peace, Nathan. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I hope May is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Osaka.

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