Veteran in Need

PO3 Brendan "Smitty" Smith — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:28:03 -0500

I'm a proud guy, it pains me to do this but, SSgt Private RallyPoint Member recommended I set this up as a last resort. As some of you may have seen me lamenting, I recently lost my job at Whole Foods because I was late for a store meeting, aka pep rally, while I was a probationary employee. My wife doesn't make that much and the State of Texas hasn't decided whether or not they will pay me unemployment after 3.5 weeks. I'm currently 8 days late on my rent and about to be evicted. I've tried numerous Veteran's Charities, but apparently I'm not Veteran enough. I got out 11 years ago and don't have a campaign medal. So, my service doesn't count I guess. Anyway, as SSG Olson suggested, I've set up this fundraiser. If you can help, great and I'll be eternally grateful. If not, no worries.
http://www.youcaring.com/other/navy-veteran-in-need/261784

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 11 at 2014 6:45 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 11 Nov 2014 18:45:12 -0500

Best wishes and we will do what we need to, to get this going.

Response by CPT Jack Durish made Nov 12 at 2014 1:15 PM

CPT Jack Durish — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:15:03 -0500

Advice is a poor substitute for money but it's all I have to offer. You have to get back to work and the best way of doing that in this economy is by networking. As a veteran (and yes, you are a veteran) you can find many resources for meeting up with other veterans in your community. I suggest that you begin with the American Legion. Inasmuch as I don't live in your community, I can't help much more than that. Best wishes and keep the faith...

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 12 at 2014 1:31 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 12 Nov 2014 13:31:26 -0500

Shouldn't have been late to work.

Response by PV2 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 13 at 2014 10:56 AM

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 10:56:10 -0500

My thoughts are with you. I have been there myself. I would suggest also if you haven't already call the VA tell them you are about to be evicted and see what they can do as well. Are you in the Dallas city limits or suburbs?

Response by CPT Richard Riley made Nov 13 at 2014 11:11 AM

CPT Richard Riley — Thu, 13 Nov 2014 11:11:06 -0500

Organize yourself. Put into priority order what you need to accomplish and how you'll go about doing it. If there are items that assistance will improve - ASK. Tackle what you can and stay busy doing what you need to do to solve the problem.
Stay positive and continue to keep in touch. I may be wrong but I do not perceive that you're looking to accept charity so on a technical point your tag is inaccurate ... that said, guidance may have been a better selection. You do have to accept the good and the bad when you open this type of discussion so realize there may be some who respond tersely. It is the end results that count.