I, George Quinney, born in November of 1976, I’m a 90% disabled combat veteran who served 16 years in the Marine Corps from 1997 to 2013. After his honorable service, I transitioned to a career in the tech side petroleum industry, where I worked primarily with computers, from 2013 until facing significant employment challenges due to the previous administrations actions. A proud husband to my wife, Alexa, and father to our four children—Justin (age 2), Tiffany (age 4), Connor (age 15), and Lauren (age 16)—We have faced mounting financial and personal hardships in recent years.
Following my military service, I leaned on his skills and resilience to provide for my family. However, prolonged periods of unemployment—9 months in 2023, 7 months in 2024, and 3 months in 2025—have absolutely drained my savings entirely. Now, I am relying solely on my VA pension and credit cards to support his family of six. The VA pension, while a lifeline for disabled veterans like me, is calculated based on his 90% disability rating and family size, but it has proven insufficient to cover rising costs, especially with young children and teenagers at home. My petroleum industry job, once stable, has not provided the security we hoped for, leaving us vulnerable during these gaps in employment.
Compounding these struggles, Me and my family recently learned our landlord will not renew their lease, threatening our housing stability. They are requesting we move out within these next six weeks. With no savings left and credit card debt accumulating, We face an uncertain future. The VA offers benefits like disability compensation, health care through CHAMPVA for dependents, and potential housing assistance via the VA Home Loan Guaranty program, but navigating these resources can be daunting under such immediate time sensitive pressure. My situation reflects the challenges many veterans encounter post-service—balancing pride in their sacrifices with the harsh realities of financial strain.
For us, immediate steps could include contacting the VA for emergency assistance, such as the Veteran Rapid Retraining Assistance Program (VRRAP) for job retraining in high-demand fields, or seeking aid from veteran support organizations like the VFW or DAV. These programs have been contacted with no help available due to not qualifying or extended timelines that will not work. With a family depending on me, my Marine Corps grit will be tested anew as I fight to secure stability in an unforgiving civilian landscape. Time is critical, and community support could be the difference between recovery and collapse for my family. We are requesting help for the ability to move. Covering a first and last months rent along with deposit and moving costs for rental trucks and hiring services. Do to my injuries I’m not able to move furniture or heavy items.
I don’t like doing this! But at this point, I feel I have exhausted all my possible options and any level of support will be supremely heartfelt in appreciation