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Veteran in need: Ramón's next mission is stability
An army veteran in Albany needs help with a vocational welding course and tools after leaving service with a back injury.
🇺🇸 Albany, New York, United States5,471 views
I served fourteen years in the army and was discharged in 2024 with a back injury. I have been waiting nine 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 $4,150.
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 $4,150 goes:
• Essential household items: $240
• Training provider fees: $3,600
• Transport to appointments: $310
Thanks for being kind about this.
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It takes guts to ask. Well done. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Thinking of Albany.
Hope this works out for you. Love from Awka
Take care, Ramón. Shared this with my family. Don't be hard on yourself for asking.