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Veteran in need: Huy's next mission is stability
Huy served eight years in the air force; $4,500 would cover a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.
🇺🇸 Michigan, United States4,986 views
Châu served eight years in the air force and was discharged in 2025 with post-traumatic stress. She has been waiting eleven 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 $4,500.
Châu is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces.
Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly.
Where the $4,500 goes:
• Training provider fees: $2,500
• Housing deposit and first month: $1,050
• Transport to appointments: $540
• Essential household items: $410
Thank you for reading my story.
- Huy
Updates from Huy
We're at 38% thanks to 54 of you. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.
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stay strong, Huy. Gave what I could, wish it was more. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Hope it all works out, Huy. Shared it with a few friends
Is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Châu.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. training provider fees is the biggest at $2,500. I'll keep the page updated.
hang in there. Shared this with my family. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected.
you're not alone. I hope things turn around soon. My mother had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. Thinking of Grand Rapids
how is Châu doing now?
This could happen to any of us. I'm in logistics myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.
Sending love. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Lagos so I could bring a meal.
Is there anything that isn't money that would help Châu?
Thank you. If you're in Grand Rapids I'll say if something practical comes up. For now sharing this is great. It helps to be asked.
Hope things get better soon, Huy. Your post was clear and honest. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double.
This could happen to any of us. Love from Gothenburg!
Your post was clear and honest. I hope October is when things finally get easier. Love from Kyiv
Hope it all works out, Huy. Shared it with a few friends!
Sending good thoughts. Shared it with a few friends. Love from Lethbridge.
It takes guts to ask. Well done. I have a 6 year old who wants to send good wishes too
Sending strength. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted. All the best.
sending love. Your post was clear and honest