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Veteran in need: Ifeoma's next mission is stability

Ifeoma served fourteen years in the marines; $500 would cover a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Lagos, Nigeria1,458 views
Ifeoma Funmilayo Zakari
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Lagos
I served fourteen years in the marines and was discharged in 2023 with a service-related knee injury. I have been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a first month of rent and transport to job interviews. The quote I have comes to $500. 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 $500 goes: โ€ข Essential household items: $65 โ€ข Transport to appointments: $55 โ€ข Training provider fees: $380 I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.

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  • Comfort Hannah Wiredu ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100

    โ€œGood luck. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Tarkwaโ€

  • Dineo E. Govender ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $50
  • Burak Ahmet ร‡iftรงi ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $30
  • Ahmad Rizky Setiawan ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $30
  • Anoma Chathurika De Silva ๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $20
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $10
  • Florence Atim Onyango ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Grace Lucy Mbwambo ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10

Reviews

3.7(9 reviews)

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  • Ifeoma Favour Chukwu๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    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.

  • Benjamin L. Magsaysay๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Cristian J. Urbina๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Batuhan Batuhan ลžahin๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชVerified helper
    Genuine person with a big heart

    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.

  • Camille Marie Prevost๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified donor
    Changed my perspective

    I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.

  • Shanice C. Jacobs๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Exactly what I needed

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Ruth E. Walters๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Bo Hong Cai๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Practical and effective help

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Nabil Ahmed Nassar๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ทVerified helper
    Exceeded expectations

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

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  • hope it all works out, Ifeoma. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Blessings

    • Best of luck, Ifeoma. I hope things turn around soon. After 12 years in social work I know how hard it is to ask for anything. Take care

      • Wishing you the best. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Put this on a community board in San Diego this morning. Take care!

        • Shared it with a few friends. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Lagos.

          • Stay strong, Ifeoma. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

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