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Companionship wanted: Harper's baking and a cup of tea

Looking for a friendly person in Yonkers to visit Harper once a week.

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Kai Joseph
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Yonkers
I'm writing for my neighbor Harper, who's 74. Harper lives alone in Yonkers, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Harper loves baking, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Monday 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. If you can't give, please share this page. It does reach people.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Yonkers
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kindness, patience

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  • Arjun S. Awasthi ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

    I'm a volunteer driver and I'm free on Mondays. Happy to help!

  • William L. Porter ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฟ

    i can give 5 hours a week for a month. Let me know how to start. Can bring a friend.

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  • Sending good thoughts, Kai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Sent it to 34 people at work.

    • Praying for you, Kai. Wishing Harper a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Yonkers.

      • Your post was clear and honest. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. All the best.

        • Thanks for sharing this, Kai. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Entebbe.

          • Best of luck, Kai. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I went through something like this 5 years ago and strangers helped me out. Blessings.

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