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A weekly visit for Vinod, 87, who lives alone in Howrah

Vinod lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Howrah, West Bengal, India1,144 views
Aishwarya R. Vaidyanathan
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Howrah
I'm writing for my neighbor Vinod, who's 87. Vinod lives alone in Howrah, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Vinod loves knitting, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Wednesday afternoon, would mean the world. We can also arrange a phone call if you can't visit in person. All visitors will be introduced by me and I'll be there at the first meeting. I'll share references and, if you'd like, a short orientation from the local befriending charity. No special skills are needed - just kindness and patience. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Howrah
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kindness, patience

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  • Matthew E. GrahamPhoto verified

    Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Badagry donated after I showed her your page

    • Hang in there, Aishwarya. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick

      • hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Thinking of Howrah

        • Gave what I could, wish it was more. Greetings from Warren.

          • praying for you, Aishwarya. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too.

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