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Could you share an hour a week with Ximena?

Ximena lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ 19197, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States185 views
Jack Pearson
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Philadelphia
I'm writing for my neighbor Ximena, who's 82. Ximena lives alone in Philadelphia, and lost a sister last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Ximena loves opera, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Saturday 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 hope life is good to you.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Philadelphia
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kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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    i live about 18 km from Philadelphia. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need.

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  • Murilo Marcelo NascimentoID verified

    Thinking of you and your family, Jack. Looking forward to the next update. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Caruaru

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      rooting for you, Jack. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Greetings from Caloocan.

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