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Friendly visitor needed for an 86-year-old neighbor in Fayetteville

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

🇺🇸 28345, Fayetteville, North Carolina, United States647 views
Lovely J. Abad
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Fayetteville
I'm writing for my neighbor Joyce, who's 86. Joyce lives alone in Fayetteville, and lost a spouse of many years last year. The nearest family lives 400 kilometers away. Joyce loves birdwatching, and would enjoy someone to chat with. An hour a week, perhaps on Monday 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. Thank you so much.
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1 hour a week
format
In person in Fayetteville
skills
kindness, patience
#companionship#elderly#visiting

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  • Juliana Antônia Brito🇧🇷Verified donor
    Quick response, great follow-up

    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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    Reliable and compassionate

    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.

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    This is what community support looks like. They didn't just offer generic advice; they provided personalized help tailored to my specific situation.

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    The support I received was beyond what I expected. Not only did they help with the immediate need, but they also provided guidance for long-term solutions. I'm forever grateful.

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  • Michelle Beck

    You're not alone, Lovely. Looking forward to the next update. The breakdown of costs made it easy to trust.

    • Alberto R. Mendoza

      I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. Thinking of Fayetteville.

      • Arjun L. Goyal

        Thinking of you and your family, Lovely. Your post was clear and honest. My husband and I read this together. All the best

        • Kevin Kühn

          Stay strong, Lovely. I hope things turn around soon. Wish I lived closer to Parramatta so I could bring a meal. Take care

          • Harsh P. Singh

            wishing you the best, Lovely. Hope this works out for you

            • Ha-joon Ji-ho Cha

              good luck, Lovely. It takes guts to ask. Well done.

              • Roberto Leonardo Longo

                Wishing you the best, Lovely. Get well soon. I'm in teaching myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

                • Arief Ahmad Saputra

                  Hope it all works out. Wishing Joyce a smooth procedure and a full recovery.

                  • Silvia F. Solís

                    Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Love from Kingston.

                    • Rowena K. Quizon

                      Hope you get there. My daughter saw me on my phone and now she wants to give her pocket money. Greetings from Phuket.

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