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Veteran in need: Howard's next mission is stability

A navy veteran in Southampton needs help with a trained service dog and handler course after leaving service with a traumatic brain injury.

🇬🇧 SO14 1QH, Southampton, England, United Kingdom1,672 views

Howard L. Hawkins

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Southampton

I served four years in the navy and was discharged in 2023 with a traumatic brain injury. I have been waiting fourteen 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 $5,000. 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 $5,000 goes: • Housing deposit and first month: $1,350 • Training provider fees: $3,050 • Essential household items: $600 Thank you so much.

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Updates from Howard

Small update. $728 so far, we've started the first stage.
Quick update: $294 raised so far (6%). the plan for training provider fees is now scheduled. Receipts coming as soon as I have them. - Howard
We're at 4% thanks to 5 of you. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

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