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Could you share an hour a week with Colton?
Colton lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
🇺🇸 Bakersfield, California, United States722 views
I'm writing for my neighbor Colton, who's 77. Colton lives alone in Bakersfield, and lost a lifelong friend last year. The nearest family lives several hours away.
Colton loves crossword puzzles, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Tuesday 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 never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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- 1 hour a week
- format
- In person in Bakersfield
- skills
- kindness, patience
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People who offered to help
- Roman B. Coleman 🇺🇸
I live about 7 km from Bakersfield. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.
- Jakub Jakub Dudek 🇵🇱
I live about 7 km from Bakersfield. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.
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Sending good thoughts, Carter. Wishing Colton a smooth procedure and a full recovery. My late mom used to say help given quietly counts double. Thinking of Bakersfield.
Thanks for sharing this, Carter. Your post was clear and honest. Don't give up!
Rooting for you, Carter. Hope the doctors have good news. Thinking of Bakersfield