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Veteran in need: Keith's next mission is stability

After four years of service, Keith is raising funds for a vocational welding course and tools.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ California, United States3,344 views
Keith Brown
Email verified
Riverside
I served four years in the marines and was discharged in 2023 with hearing damage and PTSD. I have been waiting seven months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place. I have a plan: a vocational welding course and tools. The quote I have comes to $4,200. 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 $4,200 goes: โ€ข Transport to appointments: $420 โ€ข Training provider fees: $1,850 โ€ข Housing deposit and first month: $1,930 I hope life is good to you.

Updates from Keith

  1. Update from Riverside: I made the first payment toward transport to appointments. We're at 27% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us. - Keith

  • Pedro Andrรฉ Pacheco ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $20
  • Ronke Wunmi Abdullahi ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $5
  • Haris Vino Rahman ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $25
  • Tejaswini E. Iyer ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Princess Reyes ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $100
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $10
  • Karim Salim Rashid ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $25
  • Camila Fabiana Costa ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $50
  • Mugisha Okello Ngowi ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฟ ยท $15
  • Bolaji Chinedu Adebayo ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $25
  • Ika Sari Rahman ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $72.50
  • Chioma Mercy Bankole ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $30

    โ€œFrom my family to yours. Thought of Keith all day after reading this. - Kanoโ€

  • Bayu Joko Handoko ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ ยท $15

    โ€œGet well soon. Only $15 but hope it helps. - Bandungโ€

  • Bushra Shaista Qazi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $10
  • Fabrice Roy ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $59.50

    โ€œAll the best. I'm in Boulogne-Billancourt, thinking of you. - Boulogne-Billancourtโ€

  • Gabriel A. Lozano ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ยท $58.50
  • Rohit D. Dhillon ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Joshua R. Macaraeg ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $43.50

Reviews

1.6(5 reviews)

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  • Nonso Abubakar Eze๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Restored my faith in humanity

    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.

  • Sharon W. Espinoza๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Delivered on promises

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Krit Sombat Panyarachun๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญVerified helper
    Changed my perspective

    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.

  • Masud Dipu Ahmed๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉVerified donor
    Honest and trustworthy

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Amanuel Zelalem Tadesse๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡นVerified helper
    Made a real difference

    I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.

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  • sending love, Keith. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Greetings from Poitiers.

    • hang in there. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

      • Eunice Anyango UrassaPhoto verified

        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. Greetings from Jakarta.

        • Hope it all works out, Keith. Shared this with my family.

          • Rooting for you. I hope things turn around soon. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. God bless.

            • Thinking of you. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'll check back for the next update. Take care.

              • Thinking of you, Keith. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

                • Hope it all works out. Your post was clear and honest. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care

                  • Wishing you peace, Keith. Shared it with a few friends. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it

                    • Sending strength, Keith. Shared it with a few friends. I'm in construction myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you

                      • Praying for you. Hope this works out for you. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Love from Guadalajara.

                        • Praying for you, Keith. Shared it with a few friends. Blessings.

                          • sending love, Keith. Looking forward to the next update. Greetings from Kathmandu.

                            • You're not alone, Keith. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too

                              • Keep going. Your post was clear and honest. Love from Detroit.

                                • Your post was clear and honest. I'm in social work myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you. God bless!

                                  • your post was clear and honest. After 16 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything. All the best.

                                    • Good luck, Keith. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes.

                                      • Audrey PagePhoto verified

                                        You're not alone. This could happen to any of us. Please keep us posted. God bless.

                                        • Keep going. This could happen to any of us. Sent it to 24 people at work. Thinking of Riverside

                                          • hope it all works out, Keith. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I'll check back for the next update.

                                            • Hang in there, Keith. I hope things turn around soon. It's not much but it's yours.

                                              • Thanks for sharing this. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Blessings.

                                                • rooting for you. This could happen to any of us. We're a small family in Paris but we're thinking of you. Thinking of Riverside!

                                                  • Take care. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Riverside

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