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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 States4,987 views
Huy Khoa Truong
Email verified
Grand Rapids
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

  1. We're at 38% thanks to 54 of you. I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. More news soon.

  • Angel F. Velasco 🇵🇭 · $500

    “Only $500 but hope it helps. - Manila”

  • Ravi M. Kumar 🇮🇳 · $250

    “God bless. Thought of Châu all day after reading this.”

  • Maria L. Quizon 🇵🇭 · $200
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $200

    “Hang in there. Only $200 but hope it helps. - Mumbai”

  • Anonymous 🇦🇺 · $100
  • Hani Fitria Susanto 🇮🇩 · $100
  • Fernando E. Pangilinan 🇵🇭 · $100

    “Good luck. From Pasig with love. - Pasig”

  • Anonymous 🇬🇷 · $100
  • Nancy Lilian Kamau 🇹🇿 · $100

    “Get well soon. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Arusha”

  • Daniel Coker 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Brooklyn M. Cunningham 🇺🇸 · $100
  • Jignesh D. Bhosale 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Anil D. Dhillon 🇮🇳 · $100
  • Anonymous 🇸🇦 · $100
  • Segun Sani Bello 🇳🇬 · $100
  • Madelyn F. Turner 🇺🇸 · $89
  • Jerome M. Domingo 🇵🇭 · $78

    “Every little bit. Hope the October deadline works out. - Pasig”

  • Zinhle G. Coetzee 🇿🇦 · $75
  • Aline Josiane Machado 🇧🇷 · $75

    “Thought of Châu all day after reading this. - São Paulo”

  • Denis Tarasov 🇺🇦 · $75

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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.

    • Terry S. HaynesID verified

      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.

        • Huy Khoa TruongOwnerAnswer

          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

          • Ritu B. SoodQuestion

            how is Châu doing now?

            • Petra Paula HerrmannPhoto verified

              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?

                  • Huy Khoa TruongOwnerAnswer

                    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.

                  • Dinesh D. SharmaID verified

                    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

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