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Could you share an hour a week with Ruth?

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

🇨🇦 Toronto, Ontario, Canada341 views
Claire P. Peters
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Toronto
I'm writing for my neighbor Ruth, who's 80. Ruth lives alone in Toronto, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Ruth loves local history, 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. Even a small gift gets used right away and I'll thank you myself.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Toronto
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Nnamdi Tayo Chukwu 🇳🇬 Accepted

    I live about 9 km from Toronto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Happy to chat first.

  • Hannah M. Nguyen 🇬🇧 Photo verified

    I live about 16 km from Toronto. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need Can bring a friend.

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  • Peace Grace Lasisi

    Thanks for sharing this, Claire. This could happen to any of us. Love from St. Petersburg

    • Joyce C. Quizon

      hope it all works out. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money

      • Nicolás K. MartínezPhoto verified

        Wishing Ruth a smooth procedure and a full recovery. All the best!

        • Waylon K. Henry

          thanks for sharing this, Claire. Hope the doctors have good news. We're a small family in Kazan but we're thinking of you.

          • Nattaya Busaba Chaiyasit

            Good luck, Claire. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

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