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Veteran in need: Samuel's next mission is stability

An air force veteran in Anaheim needs help with a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment after leaving service with a back injury.

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Samuel Obrien
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Anaheim
I served twelve years in the air force and was discharged in 2023 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 deposit on a one-bedroom apartment. The quote I have comes to $4,550. 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 $4,550 goes: • Training provider fees: $2,800 • Housing deposit and first month: $890 • Transport to appointments: $470 • Essential household items: $390 I never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support. - Samuel
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Samuel

  1. Good news. Because of your gifts ($592 in total) I met with the provider and confirmed the amounts. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  2. 33% there. the plan for training provider fees is now scheduled. Thank you.

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    “You got this. Hope this covers a bit of it. - Indore”

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    “Thinking of you. I'm in Kandy, thinking of you.”

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    “Get well soon. Hope you get the rest soon. - Bellevue”

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    “Thought of Samuel all day after reading this. - Kelowna”

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  • Arturo S. IbáñezPhoto verified

    Hope you get there. My neighbor in Campinas donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Anaheim

    • Nora C. Cook

      Best of luck. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Put this on a community board in Johannesburg this morning

      • Hong Bin Xiong

        Thinking of you. I hope things turn around soon. Thinking of Anaheim.

        • Amaka Lola Gbadamosi

          Hope it all works out, Samuel. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Greetings from Mohammedia.

          • Sneha E. Naik

            Sending love, Samuel. It takes guts to ask. Well done. God bless.

            • Shapla Mousumi Barua

              Keep going, Samuel. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Greetings from Mukono

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