Love through the mail
To reduce the increasing feeling of being alone, the Unie Van Vrijwilligers Rotterdam (UVV) and Zorgzaam010 have joined forces. Together we ensured that the elderly who did not get further than the waste container due to the corona measures received some extra attention through a ticket promotion!
The coronavirus is causing a lot around the world, including in the Netherlands. Measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus have a major impact on us. Our elderly are also at home or in a care home. Not all of them have someone around them or much to do. So it was time for some fun! Rotterdammers have sent massive messages to the elderly in their city. Personal and from the heart. You could send the tickets to the UVV for free and they made sure that they ended up properly.
"Hope is a light in your heart that gives courage and tomorrow strength"
Many elderly people were personally surprised and put in the spotlight in this way. The response from both sides was very positive. Because helping, no matter how big or small, makes you happy! And receiving such a card also gives a good feeling. For example, one of the elderly who received a card wrote the following: 'Thank you very much for the card! It gives me courage to receive this in these harsh times. It pleases me if someone shows that he is thinking of me!' but also this reaction from an 87 year old woman:
'How nice to receive a card and indeed in this time, it brought tears to my eyes'
Do you also want to send a card or do something good for someone else in another way? Then take a look at the help questions on Zorgzaam010.
From all ticket recipients to the ticket writers: Thank you!
Buddies Fenne and Fleur
Buddies Fenne and Fleur Fleur and Fenne have been a Buddy couple since September. It was very exciting to meet each other, but we clicked right away. And they already know for sure: after Fenne's internship, they will remain each other's [Buddies]. Because I now have a buddy, I have a good feeling and I'm less lonely Without [Buddies] we wouldn't know each other Fenne and Fleur: 'We try to meet every week to do fun things. We have already had coffee in the city, shopped a bit and we went out for dinner at the Italian. We also cooked together a few times. We both love to tinker and color so we do that often. In between we text or facetime with each other.' Fleur: 'Because I now have a buddy, I have a good feeling and I am less lonely. I have a friend who is also lonely, she also wanted a buddy. I helped her find a buddy too, by putting her in touch with [Buddies].' Fenne: 'I really enjoy being a buddy. It is nice and cozy with Fleur. I also notice how happy and grateful she is and that makes it even more fun for me. I think [Buddies] is a really good program because it brings people together who wouldn't otherwise meet. This is how beautiful and new friendships can be formed.' I also notice how happy and grateful she is and that makes it even more fun for me Fleur teaches Fenne sign language Fleur and Fenne also learn a lot from each other. Fleur teaches Fenne sign language. Fleur: 'She can do it a bit already.' Fenne: 'I can already sign, but I still have a lot to learn. It is very nice to do this together. That way I get to know the deaf world a little bit.' And Fleur went to a yoga class with Fenne. 'It was so nice that Fleur wanted and dared to come along, she also did a great job!' Do you want to be a buddy for someone with a disability, just like Fenne? Or do you just like Fleur want to find a buddy? Then sign up now at Buddies Handicap NL and maybe you'll find just as beautiful a friendship as Fenne and Fleur! Share these stories and inspire others to help too! Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Whatsapp Forward
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