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Salma served four years; now needs help to get home

After four years of service, Salma is raising funds for a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.

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Salma Puja Bose
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Mumbai
Rafiq served four years in the air force and was discharged in 2024 with a traumatic brain injury. He has been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile is sleeping at a brother's place. The plan: a first month of rent and transport to job interviews. The quote comes to $400. Rafiq is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly. Where the $400 goes: โ€ข Housing deposit and first month: $280 โ€ข Transport to appointments: $45 โ€ข Essential household items: $75 Glad we found this place. - Salma

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  • Denise Avila ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $69.50
  • Kathleen K. Agustin ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $50
  • Gregory K. Wallace ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $68
  • Janani A. Ramachandran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $50

    โ€œWish I could do more. Saw your post and had to give. - Howrahโ€

  • Todd Ferguson ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $20
  • Grace H. Radcliffe ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10

    โ€œGood luck. Thought of Rafiq all day after reading this. - Sheffieldโ€

  • Chioma Folake Shittu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $100

    โ€œGet well soon. Hope the June deadline works out. - Epeโ€

  • Victor Nnamdi Musa ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $50

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Please keep us posted. - Awkaโ€

  • Peyton N. Whitaker ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง ยท $10

    โ€œYou got this. Thought of Rafiq all day after reading this. - Liverpoolโ€

  • Dwi Wawan Gunawan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $50
  • Carmen E. Contreras ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $25

Reviews

3.5(6 reviews)

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  • Kevin E. Anderson๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified helper
    Patient and understanding

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Daniela A. Bravo๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

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

  • Bella Berry๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Ana Juliana Amaral๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ทVerified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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.

  • Andile T. Pienaar๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Outstanding person

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Levi N. Nunez๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

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  • Keep going, Salma. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

    • Hang in there. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 14 people at work. Love from Soweto

      • Thanks for sharing this, Salma. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. It's not much but it's yours.

        • Rรฉmi Gilles JeanPhoto verified

          sending good thoughts, Salma. Hope this works out for you. Thinking of Mumbai

          $502.50 raised of $400

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