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Veteran in need: Delilah's next mission is stability

Delilah served six years in the engineering corps; $4,300 would cover a vocational welding course and tools.

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Delilah R. Chen
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Boston
I served six years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2022 with post-traumatic stress. I have been waiting fourteen 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 $4,300. 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 $4,300 goes: • Training provider fees: $2,150 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,250 • Transport to appointments: $410 • Essential household items: $490 Thank you for reading my story. - Delilah
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Updates from Delilah

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($682 in total) the plan for essential household items is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. We're at 14% thanks to 20 of you. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  3. Quick update: $385 raised so far (9%). we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

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    “Hope the September deadline works out. - Eindhoven”

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    “From my family to yours. Thought of Delilah all day after reading this. - Joliet”

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    “Thinking of you. Thought of Delilah all day after reading this. - Newport”

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    “Only $23 but hope it helps. - Riyadh”

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    “Get well soon. Thought of Delilah all day after reading this. - San Jose”

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  • Wanjiru Mwanaisha Hamisi

    Wishing you the best, Delilah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Blessings

    • Robert Szymon Wilk

      Hope it all works out, Delilah. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Boston.

      $1,560 raised of $4,300

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