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Veteran in need: Chukwuemeka's next mission is stability

An army veteran in Abuja needs help with a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment after leaving service with a service-related knee injury.

🇳🇬 Abuja, Abuja FCT, Nigeria1,772 views
Chukwuemeka Salami
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Abuja
I served fourteen years in the army and was discharged in 2025 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting fourteen 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 $400. 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 $400 goes: • Transport to appointments: $50 • Essential household items: $95 • Training provider fees: $255 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Chukwuemeka
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Chukwuemeka

  1. Quick update: $199 raised so far (50%). the first invoice got paid this week. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($65 in total) we've started the first stage. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Helene Nadine Brandt

    Sending strength. I hope things turn around soon. Greetings from Oakland

    • Thanaporn Vilai DuangdeeQuestion

      Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Chukwuemeka.

      • Chukwuemeka SalamiOwnerAnswerAddress verified

        Transport to appointments is $50 of it. Everything else is listed in the story and nothing outside that list comes out of this page.

    • Anwar Walid Belkacem

      hang in there. I hope things turn around soon. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected

      • Beatriz D. Guzmán

        This could happen to any of us. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. God bless.

        • Min-seo Ji-woo KoAddress verified

          Thanks for sharing this, Chukwuemeka. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.

          • Ritu W. SoniPhoto verified

            Wishing you peace. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Wish I lived closer to Denver so I could bring a meal.

            $427.50 raised of $400

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