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Veteran in need: Mateo's next mission is stability

An infantry veteran in Pittsburgh needs help with a first month of rent and transport to job interviews after leaving service with a traumatic brain injury.

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Mateo A. Woods
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Pittsburgh
I served fourteen years in the infantry and was discharged in 2024 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 first month of rent and transport to job interviews. The quote I have comes to $5,850. 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 $5,850 goes: • Training provider fees: $2,900 • Housing deposit and first month: $2,050 • Transport to appointments: $330 • Essential household items: $570 I hope life is good to you.

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  1. Wanted to say thank you properly. 32% funded and I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($814 in total) I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

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  • Thinking of you and your family, Mateo. Shared it with a few friends. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Blessings

    • so sorry you're going through this, Mateo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Love from Los Angeles.

      • Keep going, Mateo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

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