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Zoey served six years; now needs help to get home

After six years of service, Zoey is raising funds for a deposit on a one-bedroom apartment.

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Zoey Barnes
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Auckland
I served six years in the marines and was discharged in 2024 with a back injury. I have been waiting fourteen 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 $4,200. 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 $4,200 goes: • Training provider fees: $1,400 • Housing deposit and first month: $1,700 • Transport to appointments: $490 • Essential household items: $610 I'll pay this kindness forward the moment I'm able to. - Zoey
#veterans#service#recovery

Updates from Zoey

  1. Small update. $431 so far, the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Quick update: $168 raised so far (4%). I made the first payment toward training provider fees. Receipts coming as soon as I have them.

Donations

RecentTop gifts
  • Diya M. Pandey 🇳🇿 · $16
  • Nokuthula W. Padayachee 🇿🇦 · $73
  • Gabriel Wellington Moreira 🇧🇷 · $25

    “Best of luck. Thought of Zoey all day after reading this. - Pelotas”

  • Rubén E. Rivera 🇪🇸 · $5

    “Wishing you the best. Only $5 but hope it helps. - Alcalá de Henares”

  • Fabiana Carvalho 🇧🇷 · $20
  • Kato Mugisha 🇺🇬 · $10
  • Josiane Regina Dantas 🇧🇷 · $15
  • Anonymous 🇪🇹 · $50
  • Sebastião Edson Almeida 🇧🇷 · $100
  • Aishwarya S. Rajan 🇮🇳 · $13
  • Paul Brian Mugisha 🇰🇪 · $100
  • Todd P. Henry 🇬🇧 · $100

    “Good luck. Only $100 but hope it helps. - Sheffield”

  • Juliet Folake Musa 🇳🇬 · $20
  • Anonymous 🇮🇳 · $25
  • Sadia Humaira Qureshi 🇵🇰 · $23

Reviews

3.0(6 reviews)

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  • Adnan Rashid Cheema🇵🇰Verified donor
    Went above and beyond

    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.

  • Donna Whitaker🇺🇸Verified helper
    Trustworthy helper

    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.

  • Reagan P. Cooper🇺🇸Verified helper
    Honest and trustworthy

    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.

  • Adalynn F. Haynes🇺🇸Verified donor
    Outstanding person

    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.

  • Sharon N. Chapman🇬🇧Verified helper
    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.

  • Leonardo C. Jensen🇺🇸Verified helper
    Delivered on promises

    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.

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$595 raised of $4,200

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