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Veteran in need: Elena's next mission is stability
Elena served four years in the engineering corps; $6,000 would cover a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.
🇺🇸 78430, Corpus Christi, Texas, United States1,866 views
Derek served four years in the engineering corps and was discharged in 2023 with hearing damage and PTSD. He has been waiting nine 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 $6,000.
Derek is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces.
I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden.
Where the $6,000 goes:
• Training provider fees: $2,800
• Housing deposit and first month: $2,500
• Transport to appointments: $350
• Essential household items: $350
Thanks for reading all this.
- Elena
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Sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Love from Ribeirão Preto.
Hope things get better soon, Elena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes
sending love. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Sandton.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. Love from Tallahassee
Hang in there. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Bengaluru.
Thanks for sharing this. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. Take care.
Keep going, Elena. Hope this works out for you. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too.
Good luck. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. After 28 years in hospitality I know how hard it's to ask for anything
Rooting for you, Elena. Hope you get there. We're a small family in Mumbai but we're thinking of you. All the best.
Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. All the best.
So sorry you're going through this, Elena. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Petrópolis so I could bring a meal. God bless
thinking of you and your family. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I hope April is when things finally get easier. Take care