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Friendly visitor needed for a 75-year-old neighbor in Tampa

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

🇺🇸 Tampa, Florida, United States611 views
Gustavo J. Cordero
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Tampa
I'm writing for my neighbor Javier, who's 75. Javier lives alone in Tampa, and lost a son last year. The nearest family lives on the other side of the country. Javier loves crossword puzzles, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Thursday 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 never thought I'd be the one asking, and I'm grateful for every bit of support.
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1 hour a week
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In person in Tampa
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#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Audrey L. Hill 🇺🇸 Accepted

    I live about 17 km from Tampa. I can help at the weekend, tell me what you need. Can bring a friend.

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  • Yue Na Pan

    Hang in there. Wishing Javier a smooth procedure and a full recovery

    • Mackenzie F. Johnston

      keep going, Gustavo. Hope you get there. I told my book club about it and three of them are giving too. Greetings from Lucknow.

      • Krishna B. NandaID verifiedPhoto verified

        You're not alone, Gustavo. Gave what I could, wish it was more. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust. Take care.

        • Uche Godwin Musa

          Sending strength, Gustavo. Shared this with my family. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

          • Rohan C. AnandID verified

            Sending good thoughts. Get well soon. Love from Newcastle

            • Chanida Kanokwan Udomsak

              keep going, Gustavo. I hope things turn around soon. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Blessings.

              • Rubén D. Cabrera

                Stay strong, Gustavo. Looking forward to the next update. Please keep us posted.

                • Furkan Tarık Taş

                  Best of luck, Gustavo. Reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. Please keep us posted. Love from Hubballi

                  • Folake Kehinde Shittu

                    Stay strong, Gustavo. Shared it with a few friends. God bless.

                    • Runa Tithi Uddin

                      So sorry you're going through this, Gustavo. Shared this with my family. Please keep us posted. Thinking of Tampa.

                      • Festus BelloPhoto verified

                        You're not alone, Gustavo. This could happen to any of us. This is the second need I've supported on here and the first that made me cry. Love from Tarragona.

                        • Nicole F. Ramirez

                          Praying for you, Gustavo. Hope you get there. All the best

                          • Abdul Karim Howlader

                            rooting for you, Gustavo. Shared it with a few friends. Thinking of Tampa.

                            • Luis J. Salazar

                              thinking of you and your family, Gustavo. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. My husband and I read this together. Take care.

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