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Shilpa served eight years; now needs help to get home
After eight years of service, Shilpa is raising funds for a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment.
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I served eight years in the infantry and was discharged in 2025 with a back 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 $700.
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 $700 goes:
• Training provider fees: $330
• Housing deposit and first month: $280
• Transport to appointments: $45
• Essential household items: $45
I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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Take care, Shilpa. I hope things turn around soon
thinking of you, Shilpa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Nagpur.
Hope things get better soon. Shared this with my family. Thinking of Nagpur.
Hope it all works out. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in Grand Rapids this morning. Thinking of Nagpur.
Sending strength, Shilpa. It takes guts to ask. Well done. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.