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Raymond served six years; now needs help to get home

A navy veteran in Fresno needs help with a trained service dog and handler course after leaving service with a traumatic brain injury.

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Raymond L. Chambers
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Fresno
I served six years in the navy and was discharged in 2025 with a traumatic brain injury. 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 $5,250. 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 $5,250 goes: • Training provider fees: $2,850 • Essential household items: $480 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,920 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
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Updates from Raymond

  1. We're at 9% thanks to 16 of you. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  2. We're at 7% thanks to 11 of you. we've started the first stage. More news soon.

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  • Ariana G. Nash

    Sending love, Raymond. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double!

    • Aster Tadesse

      shared this with my family. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. God bless.

      • Leandro André Castro

        Hope things get better soon, Raymond. Shared it with a few friends.

        • Gauri N. Zaveri

          Keep going, Raymond. Hope you get there. I'll check back for the next update.

          • Sani Sani AlabiID verified

            So sorry you're going through this, Raymond. I hope things turn around soon. Sent it to 3 people at work. Greetings from Ciudad de México

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