Friendly visitor needed for a 73-year-old neighbor in Oakland
Emma lives alone and has no family nearby; a weekly hour of conversation would transform the week.
- effort
- 1 hour a week
- format
- In person in Oakland
- skills
- kindness, patience
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Reviews
3.3(6 reviews)Only people who gave to this need, or whose offer to help was accepted, can review it.
- Would recommend to anyone
I was nervous about reaching out, but this person made me feel comfortable and supported from the very first interaction. Their help was invaluable.
- Delivered on promises
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
- Changed my perspective
I can't speak highly enough about this helper. They were available when I needed them, supportive when I felt lost, and practical in their solutions.
- Professional and kind
The help I received was exactly what was described and more. This person follows through on their commitments and genuinely cares about making a positive impact.
- Trustworthy helper
Perfect example of someone making a real difference. They took time out of their busy schedule to help me and never made me feel like a burden.
- Exceptional service
This is the kind of person who restores your faith in humanity. They didn't just offer help; they genuinely cared about my wellbeing and followed through on every commitment.
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Wishing Emma a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Thinking of Oakland
Thanks for sharing this. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I'll check back for the next update.
Best of luck, Logan. Wishing Emma a smooth procedure and a full recovery. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry.
Hang in there. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. After 14 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything!
Sending good thoughts. It takes guts to ask. Well done. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like. Greetings from Shubra.
So sorry you're going through this, Logan. I hope things turn around soon. God bless
Keep going. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Please keep us posted
rooting for you, Logan. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Wish I lived closer to Greensboro so I could bring a meal.
Sending good thoughts. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from Duisburg.
Best of luck. I hope things turn around soon. We had a similar scare last year, I know what it feels like.
Hope it all works out, Logan. Looking forward to the next update. My neighbor in Saket donated after I showed her your page. Thinking of Oakland
Rooting for you, Logan. Wishing Emma a smooth procedure and a full recovery. I hope September is when things finally get easier.
hope it all works out, Logan. This could happen to any of us. It's not much but it's yours.
Take care, Logan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home.
hope things get better soon, Logan. Hope the doctors have good news. All the best.
Hope things get better soon. Hope the doctors have good news. My colleague had a similar thing happen so this one hit home. God bless
Praying for you, Logan. Wishing Emma a smooth procedure and a full recovery. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Mumbai.
I hope things turn around soon. After 7 years in logistics I know how hard it's to ask for anything.
Sending strength. Get well soon. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. Take care.
good luck, Logan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. Love from London.
You're not alone, Logan. I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it.
Sending strength. Shared it with a few friends. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day. All the best.
Wishing you the best, Logan. Shared it with a few friends.
stay strong, Logan. Hope you get there. Greetings from Los Angeles.
Thinking of you and your family. Hope you get there. We lost years of savings to something like this so I get it. Love from Corpus Christi.
Sending good thoughts, Logan. I hope things turn around soon
Sending good thoughts. Gave what I could, wish it was more. My husband and I read this together
Hope things get better soon, Logan. Hope you get there. Read this on the bus and kept thinking about it all day
Hope things get better soon. Hope this works out for you. My neighbor in San Sebastián donated after I showed her your page. Love from San Sebastián.
Sending good thoughts, Logan. Hope you get there. Love from Lille.
So sorry you're going through this, Logan. Get well soon. God bless.
Sending strength, Logan. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier.
I work in healthcare and wanted you to know people are on your side. I have a 16 year old who wants to send good wishes too.