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Could you share an hour a week with Jacques?

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

🇿🇦 Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa231 views
Imran D. Van der Merwe
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Johannesburg
I'm writing for my neighbor Jacques, who's 86. Jacques lives alone in Johannesburg, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives a long flight away. Jacques loves baking, 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. I'll keep this page updated with receipts as things happen.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Johannesburg
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Alejandro L. Álvarez 🇲🇽

    I live about 4 km from Johannesburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Happy to chat first.

  • Danielle R. Li 🇺🇸

    I live about 15 km from Johannesburg. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need

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  • Andriy Vadym Hrytsenko

    hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Love from Guarulhos.

    • Fernanda J. Valdez

      Wishing you peace, Imran. Your post was clear and honest. Blessings.

      • Noman Pavel Barua

        Sending love, Imran. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. Thinking of Johannesburg

        • Luiz Wagner Freitas

          Thanks for sharing this, Imran. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes

          • Nuala S. Connolly

            praying for you, Imran. Your post was clear and honest. Take care

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