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Veteran in need: Viktor's next mission is stability

After ten years of service, Viktor is raising funds for a first month of rent and transport to job interviews.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Kharkiv Oblast, Ukraine1,935 views
Viktor Kovalenko
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Kharkiv
Lyudmila served ten years in the navy and was discharged in 2025 with chronic tinnitus. She has been waiting nine months for support, and meanwhile is sleeping at a brother's place. The plan: a first month of rent and transport to job interviews. The quote comes to $650. Lyudmila is receiving counseling through the veterans' clinic and is committed to recovery. Structure and a stable place to live are the missing pieces. I'll post invoices, with personal details hidden. Where the $650 goes: โ€ข Transport to appointments: $70 โ€ข Essential household items: $130 โ€ข Housing deposit and first month: $450 Thanks for being kind about this.

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  • Iqra Maryam Kazmi ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ ยท $25
  • Landon N. Norris ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $15

    โ€œBest of luck! - Anaheimโ€

  • Ochieng Waweru ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $10
  • Ephrem Getu ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡น ยท $51

    โ€œHope it all works out! - Gondarโ€

  • Aurora Giorgia Martino ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น ยท $5
  • Anonymous ๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช ยท $5
  • Beverley M. Ellis ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ฒ ยท $74

    โ€œWishing you the best - Spanish Townโ€

  • Femi Victor Falana ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20

    โ€œGod bless. I'm in Nnewi, thinking of you.โ€

  • Vaishali L. Kelkar ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $5

    โ€œHope you get the rest soon. - Mumbaiโ€

  • Miguel G. Marquez ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $7

    โ€œHappy to help. Only $7 but hope it helps.โ€

  • Patricia R. Lozano ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $5

    โ€œHang in there - San Diegoโ€

  • Meenakshi Murthy ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $10
  • Yolanda D. Treviรฑo ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $100

    โ€œHope this helps. Please keep us posted. - Vigoโ€

  • Kiara D. Sharma ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $50
  • Andrea W. Lozano ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ยท $25
  • Ebuka Victor Ekwueme ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ ยท $20

    โ€œWishing you the best. Gave what I could this week. - Lagosโ€

  • Mรกrcio Samuel Nascimento ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท ยท $10

    โ€œFrom Fortaleza with love.โ€

  • Myra L. Shukla ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ยท $75

    โ€œKeep your head up. Shared with friends too. - Nagpurโ€

  • Ryan K. Agustin ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ ยท $100
  • Gleb Antonov ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ยท $15

    โ€œPraying for you. This is from my last paycheck, glad to do it. - Kharkivโ€

Reviews

2.7(17 reviews)

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  • Valentina T. Escobar๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Idris Khoury๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    Couldn't have asked for better support. They listened carefully, understood my situation deeply, and provided thoughtful advice that actually worked. Thank you so much.

  • Anika Roy๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

  • Segun Ibrahim๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌVerified helper
    Really cared about my situation

    This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.

  • Ximena H. Lucas๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆVerified helper
    Made me feel heard

    I was going through a tough time and this person's support was invaluable. They didn't judge, just helped. That kind of genuine compassion is rare these days.

  • Joseph Grant๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บVerified donor
    Truly grateful for the support

    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.

  • Tiffany W. Campbell๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    The difference this person made in my life cannot be overstated. They were patient, kind, and persistent in helping me find solutions. Truly exceptional.

  • Tammy C. Lewis๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified donor
    Exceeded expectations

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Isabella Jimenez๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Delivered on promises

    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

  • Vignesh Shetty๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Bella Dalton๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    I was skeptical at first, but this person proved to be reliable and genuinely interested in helping. Their response time was incredible and their solutions were practical.

  • Yuma Ogawa๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified donor
    Restored my faith in humanity

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

  • Makoto Ueda๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตVerified helper
    Amazing support system

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Rajeshwari R. Rathnam๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณVerified donor
    Outstanding person

    Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.

  • Craig F. Kim๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡งVerified helper
    Professional and kind

    This experience has restored my faith in the goodness of people. The helper was professional, knowledgeable, and genuinely cared about my outcome.

  • Omer Farooqi๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐVerified donor
    Helped when no one else could

    I was struggling and didn't know where to turn. This person stepped in without hesitation and provided exactly what I needed. Their compassion and expertise made all the difference in my life.

  • Raรบl Castro๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธVerified donor
    Exceptional service

    I had a complex problem and this person helped me navigate it step by step. Their expertise combined with their kindness made all the difference.

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  • will you pay the provider directly?

    • Viktor KovalenkoOwnerAnswer

      I get the payout and then pay the provider. Every payment goes in the updates. I'll keep the page updated.

  • good luck. Your post was clear and honest. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.

    • Amparo TorresID verified

      This could happen to any of us. After 7 years in teaching I know how hard it's to ask for anything

      • Avery BurnsQuestion

        is transport to appointments the biggest cost or is there more coming?

        • Viktor KovalenkoOwnerAnswer

          It's all in the list in the story. transport to appointments is the big one at $70, I'll post a receipt when it's paid. It helps to be asked.

      • Hope it all works out, Viktor. Hope this works out for you. Take care.

        • Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Thinking of Kharkiv

          • Can I help in a way that isn't money? I'm near Kharkiv

            • Viktor KovalenkoOwnerAnswer

              Sharing the link is the biggest thing. And if you know anything about transport to appointments, advice is welcome too. Let me know if you want more detail.

          • Sending love, Viktor. Your post was clear and honest. I'm in nursing myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

            • any update on how things are going in Kharkiv?

              • sending good thoughts. Hope this works out for you. It's not much but it's yours. God bless.

                • Thinking of you and your family, Viktor. Shared it with a few friends. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Greetings from Zaporizhzhia!

                  • Stay strong. Looking forward to the next update. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry

                    • Stay strong, Viktor. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did

                      • Hope it all works out. I hope things turn around soon!

                        • Hope things get better soon. Gave what I could, wish it was more. Take care

                          • This could happen to any of us. I went through something like this 4 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

                            • Wishing you peace. Looking forward to the next update. Thinking of Kharkiv.

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