Help a Veteran Get His Dream Job!

Hello! I'm Jennifer and I'm fundraising on behalf of my amazing fiancée, Antonio. Look at his recent trials and see a persevering man trying to do better.

10 years in the United States Navy and over 30 years of professional experience gives a brief summary of the character of veteran Antonio Brown. Then life knocked him down with a near lethal infection and two surgery visits. That didn’t matter anymore though. His one call came through---a once-in-a-lifetime job position within the walls of the Navy yard; he could provide his infant daughter and fiancée with the security they deserved. There’s only one big problem in this story: the job is over 600 miles away.

• Never Give Up, Never Surrender

Antonio has worked hard all his life, utilizing his talent in places such as NASCAR and Vanity Fair. He’s also worked in smaller businesses in the South, creating stunning graphics and persuasive marketing material. Of course, COVID hit and like so many others his “non-essential” job was cut to try to prevent the spread of this deadly disease. He hung in there, positive that he will be back to work soon and even found a job working from home. Then what started as a simple ulcer turned into a fight for his life in the VA hospital. The infection entered his bloodstream, planting him in a hospital bed for almost a week. After his stay he returned to his work job, taking calls while his fiancée administers antibiotics through an IV. With a growing family in a collapsing economy, he couldn’t afford to miss a day. Even through his pain he went on, taking care of his responsibilities.

• Opportunity comes knocking

Finally, after searching months for secure work Antonio was blessed. A position in the Navy Yard opened and he applied for it, hoping for a miracle. This job would offer job security at a livable wage with the chance to live closer to his home state of New York. His prayers were answered with just one phone call: he’s hired! Finally, he could move up North, giving his family better lives with a better salary, benefits, and the wealth of opportunities that exist near NY, NJ, and PA. The issue is that he needs to move out of Georgia.

• Expenses

For a successful move his total costs will come around $5,600 USD. Here's a breakdown.

1st and last month rent (average) in New Jersey = $2, 400

Moving truck rental (from GA to NJ) = $500

Gas for transportation (600 miles), cheap lodging if needed = $800

Utilities (for the new apartment) = $500

Money to break lease & utilities contracts in GA (shut off everything) = $1,400

• Giving a Veteran Another Chance

On behalf of my fiancée thank you for sharing, supporting, and giving our family another chance at the American dream.