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Olivia served six years; now needs help to get home
A navy veteran in Rochester needs help with a trained service dog and handler course after leaving service with a service-related knee injury.
🇺🇸 Rochester, New York, United States180 views
I served six years in the navy and was discharged in 2024 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 trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $4,200.
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 $4,200 goes:
• Training provider fees: $1,600
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,450
• Transport to appointments: $480
• Essential household items: $670
Ask me anything below before you decide. I'd rather you were sure.
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. Wish I lived closer to Mbarara so I could bring a meal
Hope it all works out, Olivia. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Take care.
Sending good thoughts. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Jinja donated after I showed her your page. Greetings from Jinja.
Take care. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Love from East London.
your post was clear and honest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Cebu City!
stay strong. Shared this with my family. I went through something like this 13 years ago and strangers helped me out.
Take care, Olivia. Hope you get there.
Hope you get there. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Tallahassee
sending good thoughts, Olivia. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
good luck, Olivia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Davao City!
Wishing you the best. Shared it with a few friends. My neighbor in Narayanganj donated after I showed her your page. God bless.
Hang in there, Olivia. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best