You’re probably familiar with charity organizations asking to sponsor children around the world. Something along the lines of ten dollars a month can help improve their lives vastly. Did you know that there is an organization like that for seniors around the world? It’s called Unbound.
Unbound has Helped 65,000 Seniors Around the World
While helping children in the 80s, the organization realized that there were a lot of seniors around the world that needed help. Since they created their Elder Program, they, along with kind-hearted sponsors, have helped 65,000 seniors.
Unbound is the only organization in the US that offers sponsorships for people over sixty. Currently, 30,000 seniors are being sponsored by the program.
Not only does this program provide financial support but emotional as well. Many of the seniors that receive help are isolated and even abandoned in their communities. Many of the sponsors of 60 and above crowd are around the same age as well. Even though they are in a more developed nation, they feel that same loneliness.
Usually, the sponsor and sponsored will start writing to each other, eventually developing a friendship. They will talk to each other about significant life changes, both good and bad. It’s like having a shoulder to cry on across the globe.
Some are even lucky enough to meet in person.
Read more about this amazing organization here.