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Owen served twelve years; now needs help to get home

Owen served twelve years in the medical corps; $2,000 would cover a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment.

🇺🇸 Rochester, New York, United States2,341 views
Owen K. Mejia
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Rochester
I served twelve years in the medical corps and was discharged in 2025 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting eleven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment. The quote I have comes to $2,000. 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 $2,000 goes: • Essential household items: $350 • Transport to appointments: $320 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,330 Thank you so much. - Owen
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Owen

  1. Thank you all. We're at 26% now ($527). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

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3.8(4 reviews)

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  • Rasha Wafa Zidan🇸🇦Verified helper
    Would recommend to anyone

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Hina Nimra Ismail🇵🇰Verified helper
    Practical and effective help

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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    Reliable and compassionate

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

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    Would recommend to anyone

    This helper is honest and transparent about what they can do. They didn't overpromise, but they did deliver excellent results. I would definitely trust them again.

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  • Frank Wallace

    So sorry you're going through this, Owen. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

    • Krishnan A. Panicker

      Take care, Owen. 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. Love from Dallas!

      • Mangesh R. Chavan

        praying for you, Owen. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 9 year old who wants to send good wishes too. Take care.

        • Kioko Dennis Omondi

          Keep going, Owen. Hope you get there. All the best

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