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Veteran in need: Maya's next mission is stability

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

🇬🇧 NG17 4NU, Nottingham, England, United KingdomPosted Oct 1, 20262,030 views
Maya F. Jimenez
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Member since Sep 23, 2026 · Nottingham
I served fourteen years in the marines and was discharged in 2025 with chronic tinnitus. I have been waiting fourteen 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 $3,950. 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 $3,950 goes: • Transport to appointments: $470 • Housing deposit and first month: $2,050 • Training provider fees: $1,430 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Maya

  1. Thank you all. We're at 5% now ($216). I'm honestly stunned. the plan for housing deposit and first month is now scheduled.

  2. We're at 14% thanks to 19 of you. we've booked the dates and paid the deposit. More news soon.

  3. Small update. $589 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

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  • Carlos P. Peña2h ago

    Thinking of you, Maya. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. All the best.

    • Giorgia Martina Cattaneo2h ago

      Good luck, Maya. Looking forward to the next update. It's not much but it's yours.

      • Pooja Naik2h ago

        Looking forward to the next update. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend

        $1,228 raised of $3,950

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