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Could you share an hour a week with Douglas?

Looking for a friendly person in Houston to visit Douglas once a week.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 77092, Houston, Texas, United States475 views
Joyce T. Nash
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Houston
I'm writing for my neighbor Douglas, who's 86. Douglas lives alone in Houston, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives several hours away. Douglas loves baking, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Sunday 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
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In person in Houston
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kindness, patience

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People who offered to help

  • Douglas C. Reynolds ๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง

    i've done this kind of work for 7 years and can give you a few hours.

  • Guillaume Meunier ๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท

    I live about 20 km from Houston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

  • Regina E. Orozco ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ด

    I live about 5 km from Houston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Sabina Lamia Kabir ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ฉ Address verifiedAccepted

    I'm a electrician and I'm free on Sundays. Happy to help Flexible on timing.

  • Hira Anum Javed ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฐ

    I live about 8 km from Houston. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Flexible on timing.

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  • Shilpa B. AgarwalPhoto verified

    sending good thoughts, Joyce. Get well soon. We're a small family in Thane but we're thinking of you. All the best

    • Hope you get there. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. All the best.

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