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Veteran in need: Halima's next mission is stability

After twelve years of service, Halima is raising funds for a trained service dog and handler course.

🇰🇪 Kisumu, Kisumu, Kenya1,759 views
Halima Joyce Kariuki
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Kisumu
I served twelve years in the marines and was discharged in 2024 with a back injury. I have been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $600. 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 $600 goes: • Training provider fees: $230 • Essential household items: $60 • Housing deposit and first month: $310 Whatever you can give, even just sharing this page, means a lot. - Halima

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  • Rahul C. Goyal 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Anonymous 🇬🇧 · $200
  • Luiz Jorge Barros 🇧🇷 · $11

    “You got this. Thought of Halima all day after reading this.”

  • Vincent Mensah Quartey 🇬🇭 · $25
  • Omar Asif Ghosh 🇮🇳 · $5
  • Wendy F. Carpenter 🇺🇸 · $5
  • Ruslan Kovalenko 🇷🇺 · $25
  • Ratul Mahin Biswas 🇧🇩 · $50
  • Camilla Rita Barbieri 🇮🇹 · $50
  • Anthony F. Patterson 🇺🇸 · $30

    “Hope this helps. Been where you are, it gets better. - Knoxville”

  • Agnès Amélie Laurent 🇫🇷 · $63
  • Julia Lea Schmid 🇩🇪 · $25
  • Lina Iman Mebarek 🇪🇬 · $20
  • Philippe Benoît Petit 🇫🇷 · $75

    “All the best. Only $75 but hope it helps. - Boulogne-Billancourt”

  • Kevin W. Hopkins 🇬🇧 · $15

    “Only $15 but hope it helps. - Nottingham”

  • Easton L. Jordan 🇺🇸 · $46.50
  • Kebede Amanuel Legesse 🇪🇹 · $50

    “Hang in there. Shared with friends too. - Jimma”

  • Omar Nabil Darwish 🇪🇬 · $15
  • Bukola Kehinde Williams 🇳🇬 · $5

    “All the best. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Asaba”

Reviews

3.6(5 reviews)

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  • Alexandru Ștefan Florea🇷🇴Verified helper
    Patient and understanding

    The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.

  • Gunawan Haris Gunawan🇮🇩Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Tanvi M. Sood🇮🇳Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Pedro G. Ramos🇵🇭Verified donor
    Made a real difference

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Pongsak Decha Nakpong🇹🇭Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon. My neighbor in Kakamega donated after I showed her your page. Love from Kakamega.

    • Hope things get better soon, Halima. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Kisumu.

      • Yodit Selamawit MelakuAddress verified

        This could happen to any of us. Thinking of Kisumu.

        • Take care, Halima. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. God bless!

          • Thanks for sharing this, Halima. Looking forward to the next update. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. All the best

            • Omkar N. JoshiAddress verified

              Stay strong, Halima. This could happen to any of us

              • wishing you the best, Halima. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Lagos donated after I showed her your page. God bless.

                • You're not alone, Halima. This could happen to any of us. Love from Jakarta Barat.

                  • You're not alone. Your post was clear and honest. Thinking of Kisumu.

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