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Veteran in need: Rutuja's next mission is stability
An air force veteran in Patna needs help with a trained service dog and handler course after leaving service with hearing damage and PTSD.
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I served ten years in the air force and was discharged in 2022 with hearing damage and PTSD. I have been waiting fourteen months for support, and meanwhile I'm sleeping at my brother's place.
I have a plan: a trained service dog and handler course. The quote I have comes to $650.
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.
Money will be paid to the training provider and the landlord directly.
Where the $650 goes:
• Transport to appointments: $60
• Training provider fees: $320
• Housing deposit and first month: $270
Thanks for being kind about this.
- Rutuja
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- Changed my perspective
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.
- Great help in a difficult time
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.
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is there a list of costs somewhere? Just curious how it adds up for Rutuja.
The list at the bottom is the whole picture. transport to appointments is the biggest at $60. It helps to be asked.
Good luck. Hope you get there. Sent it to 3 people at work.
Hope things get better soon, Rutuja. Gave what I could, wish it was more. I have a 14 year old who wants to send good wishes too. All the best
Stay strong. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. It's not much but it's yours. Love from Epe