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Friendly Visitor Program

Volunteers are matched with socially isolated seniors with whom they visit for at least an hour each week year-round

TARGET POPULATION
Residents of Alexandria, 60 years and older, who may not have family or friends living in the community.

SOCIAL ISOLATION OR CONNECTION MEASURES USED
Checking in with the volunteers and seniors periodically. Impact study a few years ago which demonstrated the unique value of this program.

Organization

Senior Services of Alexandria

Service Area

Alexandria, VA

State

  • Virginia

Population Served

  • Residents of a Setting

Outcome

  • Successful

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Funding for this initiative was made possible by contract no. HHSP233201500088I from ACL.  The views expressed do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of Health and Human Services; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices, or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.

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