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Suresh served six years; now needs help to get home
Suresh served six years in the engineering corps; $650 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.
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I served six years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2023 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 vocational welding course and tools. The quote I have comes to $650.
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 $650 goes:
• Training provider fees: $175
• Housing deposit and first month: $290
• Transport to appointments: $75
• Essential household items: $110
I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to.
Updates from Suresh
Thank you all. We're at 56% now ($363). I'm honestly stunned. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.
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“Hang in there. My brother told me about this one. - Onitsha”
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- Amazing support system
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Truly grateful for the support
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.
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Keep going, Suresh. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did.
so sorry you're going through this, Suresh. Hope you get there.
Hang in there, Suresh. Hope this works out for you. I hope November is when things finally get easier
Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Sent it to 17 people at work. All the best