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Owen served ten years; now needs help to get home

Owen served ten years in the air force; $4,900 would cover a trained service dog and handler course.

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Owen B. Cook
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I served ten years in the air force and was discharged in 2023 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting eleven 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 $4,900. 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: • Training provider fees: $2,950 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,250 • Transport to appointments: $390 • Essential household items: $310 If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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Updates from Owen

  1. We're at 11% thanks to 19 of you. the plan for housing deposit and first month is now scheduled. More news soon.

  2. Thank you all. We're at 6% now ($300). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for training provider fees is now scheduled.

  3. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($230). I'm honestly stunned. we've started the first stage.

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  • Claudiu Marin

    Sending strength. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Love from Novosibirsk

    • Tayo Paul Nnamdi

      sending strength. Shared this with my family. We're a small family in Fresno but we're thinking of you. Love from Fresno.

      • Dua Amna Sheikh

        You're not alone. Shared it with a few friends. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Jerusalem!

        • Owen T. Miller

          Looking forward to the next update. Put this on a community board in Kathmandu this morning

          • Isa Kramer

            Sending good thoughts, Owen. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Wish I lived closer to Seoul so I could bring a meal. Take care.

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