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"I now have one person every week to depend on to call me. She's really kind, she lifts my spirits, she's very dependable." - M., client age 77
"Having a phone buddy has brightened my days. I look forward to speaking to (my volunteer phone buddy) every week. I'm so grateful that my phone buddy came into my life! "
- R., client age 63
"I was lonely, it’s nice to have someone to talk to about interesting things."
- K., client, age 72
"My [senior loved one] is so happy for her phone calls. She raved and raved about [the volunteer] who calls her. I’m so appreciative." - family member of client
""Thank you so much for working so hard with (our seniors)...I know they really enjoy it and look forward to the break it gives them!"
- C. Waldner, administrator
"I think (Friendly Voices) is awesome. So many seniors are lonely and just want someone to talk to."
- A. Shivers, activities director
"Your team is a blessing to our residents."
- J. Pacaldo, assisted living director
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P.O. Box 63, Menlo Park CA, 94026-0063
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