Homeless Young Veteran & His Service Dog Need HELP

To earn some money I was told by donating plasma from my blood I could earn about $500 $600 a month. Ok so I woke up at 5am and was the first one there when they opened the doors at 7am. Now I knew the first time I would be there for about 4 hours. Well 2 1/2 into it I was at the final step before I would be on the machine that separates the plasma from my blood and then return it into my body. Well during this physical stage I asked a question about why wouldn't all my red blood cells return back to my body sometimes well I got a look and then an answer that blamed the person and another answer but with different language that meant the same thing. Then I went to question her and a smile and says we need to hurry I have 4 other people waiting. So I told her I will not ask anymore questions and as she continued I stared at CiCi [ service dog ] who was looking me in the eye and I just got up said were done and am leaving. She was startled  and shocked I put my hand out to thank her for her time. " I rather broke and homeless then to do that to my body" Thanks Steven & Denise god will confront you two someday. HOMELESS for 18 months WHY?   I am a Raymond a 56 year old Disabled Decorated Marine Corps. Veteran and my amazing service dog CiCi who turned 6 years old on Nov. 10th. the Marine Corps birthday. A year and half ago we were living in Long Beach, CA. struggling to make ends meet due to my injuries to work full time. I have still maintained my love of sports by continuing to play in organized leagues. WE ARE BOTH LEFTIES    WORKING ANIMAL  HER FUNCTION CiCi is trained to walk on my left side due to my loss of hearing. She turns her head when alert my noises causing me to follow suit and look that way. She also anticipates a rise in my blood pressure from a escalating stressful situations. She disarms me by leaning her full weight up against my leg and looks up at me. And it works ever time. SHOW OFF  [UP]  [UP]  CiCi is a black and chocolate Labrador Retriever. From day one I just knew this was love at first site. Her energy as labs are known for can go on for hours at a time. Super playful without a mean bone in her body, friendly to all kids, adults other dogs and even chipmunks. CiCi was the pre-game show by shagging balls in the outfield during batting practice at my games. She loves showing off her skills by snagging Frisbee out of the air.    [UP]   [AND AWAY]    HOMELESS  CiCi's INJURY  CiCi"s is ill she has a growth on her eyelid which has not subsided. I am praying  it is not cancer. She does not deserve this I should of be prepared for a problem arising.                    SEE UPDATES: Through the generosity of donors and Mandy from Pets of the Homeless in Reno, NV. CiCi received the must needed medical attention. SEE UPDATE FOR DETAILS ENOUGH IS ENOUGH This was ALL taken away from us one night when my truck bed was broken into. Never has that happened to me and I have to say it is a eye opening experience. It leaves you with a certain vulnerability. With me not able to work and on a monthly government stipend it will takes months to replace to gear. Taken was all my baseball equipment, camping gear, golfing, mountain climbing equipment including personal tools and even one of CiCi's backup Frisbee's   BECOMING HOMELESS Factual: Contact organizations information & documentation is included throughout to ensure the integrity of this situation.  This is were the anger kicked in and I signed out of my apartment. We went into the mountains with a couple other servicemen to get away from the negatively of society. The time there calmed me down and disarmed a situation that I could have regretted for many years to come.  One night while sleeping in the truck we were hit my an uninsured & unlicensed driver totaling my truck.  OFFICIALLY LABELED This is when we became officially homeless and entered a shelter.  This was maybe a godsend in a way because the veterans program associated with the shelter allowed me to received the needed care and knowledge to what is going on with me and why.  THE GOVERNMENT KNEW  Marines Poisoned with Cancer Contaminated Water !!!                     .  THE GOVERNMENT KNEW  Dan Rather reports Camp Lejeune Toxic Water PART 1    Dan Rather reports Camp Lejeune Toxic Water PART 2   Dan Rather reports on Camp Lejeune Toxic Water PART 3   HOUSING PROBLEMS It has been 15 months and now I have a matter of days before I have to leave. I am already past the time allotted here by 12 days. This area "silicon valley" is way to expensive for someone in my situation and leaves me to find another area to locate housing. So how it works is I have to sign out of this counties veteran program and sign into the county am going to which will take a week to process me in leaving us again  The following are facts and supported by documentation & official contacts.  I am left to know choice but to ask for help. The VA Veterans Administration is not honoring what was agreed upon joining the service. And now I understand why 20 vets daily take their lives.  How true: https://foreignpolicy.com/2016/04/15/veteran-suicide-here-is-a-name-to-put-with-the-numbers-that-numb-us-so/amp/      This has been a very humbling experience for me as I fought for years to stay above water. My health both physically & mentally have been both deteriorating. These issues are escalating to the point that I am struggling physically & mentally to maintain basic everyday functional life. And the V.A. "Veterans Administration" keeps denying claims for me to get the proper help and assistance. We need financial help for a place to live, food and just everyday living expenses. The V.A. is a mess this is why am reaching out. My Daily Dinner I can't even tell you the half of it, not only from lack of memory but I am in pain when typing. My teeth, I have almost no backs and the front temporary cap the root is dead and yellowing. The finished tooth is at Moor park Dental and would of cost me $500.00 but that was 3 years ago. Going to a movie or a sit down home cooked meal, well I haven't had since about a year ago at Denny's. Everyday I eat cereal out of a plastic bowl and for dinner I make a baloney sandwich and 2 ramen soups  just 4 minutes using the shelters microwave. Last summer I would just leave the soup out in the sun and by the afternoon the soup would be warm enough to eat.  >What I do for a steak >What I do to sleep on a bed mattress, it's been 8 years no 9 years since I slept on a regular mattress >Real Silverware  >My bowel movements flair up out of nowhere and it's probably from the 5 gallon water container we drink out of. And the water sources are not always the best Right now am writing this from Martin Luther King Library in San Jose , CA. Am going to need to stop because my thumb, middle finger and index finger have no feelings. My neck the nerves are shot causing non stop pain. Oh and I have driving pain down both legs right now that's from the sciatica & two lower lumbar [ something like  This is all from the jumping out of helicopters like the CH53 Sea Stallions & 46’s also jumping from HST loads of 198 howitzers and other maneuvers back in the Marine Corps.  ME Furthermore, I suffer from neurobehavioral effects which makes me unable to maintain full-time employment due to memory loss of cognitive abilities, dementia, chronic headaches, insomnia, and PTSD, which are all recognized compensable disorders by VA. But they keep denying us.                                                                                                                                                          US Department of Veteran Affairs Who I am I am the guy when you enter the building I hold the door open for you. I am the guy that during rush hour will jog across the street so you can make your left turn. I am the guy in the doctors lobby that will surrender my seat for a women. I am the guy who in line will plead for a second register to be open. I am the guy who will make a kid comfortable by talking kids language. I am the guy who at 3 am in 1969 walked downstairs to ask what's going on dad. Only to here my father say "go back to bed your brother has been in a accident.”                                                      I am the guy that NEEDS your help!  Your donation goes for: >Vet bill for removal of cyst >Flea medication >CiCi's Food >Pet insurance for 1 year >Daily food stores that I cannot obtain for FREE >1st & last month's security deposit >Hygiene products >Gas Those are the majors. Donate If you could support my GoFundMe by making a donation and then sharing it with your network, I would greatly appreciate it. I know that money can be tight, so please know that even $10 or even $5 helps us get closer to our goal!                                                    Help us get back to enjoying a little bit of life.    CREDITABLY If it is an issue of trust that is holding you back from donating please contact to verify. HomeFirst Sobrato Center For Nonprofits 507 Valley Way Milpitas, CA 95035 Phone: (408) [phone redacted] Email: [email redacted] Andrea K. Urton, Chief Executive Officer Kelly Sumner, Director of Veteran Services Raymond Larkin, (201)-682-7920