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Companionship wanted: Leonardo's old films and a cup of tea

An hour a week, a chat, and a cup of tea - that's all Leonardo is asking for.

🇺🇸 78771, Austin, Texas, United States1,287 views
Shawn G. Mills
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Austin
I'm writing for my neighbor Leonardo, who's 83. Leonardo lives alone in Austin, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives 788 kilometers away. Leonardo loves old films, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Friday 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. Thanks for being kind about this.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Austin
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#companionship#elderly#visiting

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People who offered to help

  • Babatunde Emeka Yusuf 🇳🇬

    I live about 18 km from Austin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Amelia Watson 🇺🇸

    i'm a social worker and I'm free on Fridays. Happy to help! Free this month.

  • Nida Noreen Ghani 🇵🇰 ID verifiedAccepted

    I live about 19 km from Austin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Yulia Elena Egorov 🇷🇺

    I live about 20 km from Austin. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

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  • Jacques Yves Colin

    hope it all works out. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Wish I lived closer to Bakersfield so I could bring a meal. Greetings from Campinas.

    • Maeve FitzpatrickID verifiedPhoto verified

      So sorry you're going through this, Shawn. Hope you get there.

      • Omolara Efe Mba

        Best of luck, Shawn. Shared this with my family. Sent it to 36 people at work. Take care.

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