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Could you share an hour a week with Hailey?

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

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Douglas Harris
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Toronto
I'm writing for my neighbor Hailey, who's 74. Hailey lives alone in Toronto, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Hailey loves gardening, 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. You're what makes this possible, and I'll never forget it.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Toronto
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  • Rahma Basma Cherif ๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฆ

    I live about 12 km from Toronto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

  • Mauricio G. Gutiรฉrrez ๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ

    i live about 5 km from Toronto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Flexible on timing.

  • Yuma Uchida ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Accepted

    I've done this kind of work for 6 years and can give you a few hours Flexible on timing.

  • Mercy Ngozika Yakubu ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ

    I live about 9 km from Toronto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Harini J. Ramachandran ๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Photo verifiedAccepted

    I'm a graphic designer and I'm free on Wednesdays. Happy to help Free this month.

  • Eli Joseph ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Address verified

    I live about 5 km from Toronto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Free this month.

  • Kalpana Puja Dangol ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต

    i'm a student and I'm free on Wednesdays. Happy to help. Can bring a friend.

  • Rhea D. Villanueva ๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ

    I've done this kind of work for 24 years and can give you a few hours Happy to chat first.

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  • Zain Mubashir GillPhoto verified

    I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I'll check back for the next update. Love from Jakarta.

    • Sending love, Douglas. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. God bless.

      • Thinking of you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Spanish Town

        • Wishing you the best. Looking forward to the next update.

          • get well soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Thinking of Toronto

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