Around the world, older persons are struggling to sustain themselves because they do not have enough food or ready access to medicine and other resources necessary for a healthy life. The Sponsor A Grandparent program consists of close to 600 older persons who are now able to enjoy a healthier life as a result of your support.
A monthly donation, starting at $40, helps support the cost of food, water, shelter, medicine and clothing. It restores dignity and hope while giving a Grandparent the respect they deserve.
In return, we will send you a photograph of the Grandparent you have sponsored and their profile. You will also receive an annual update on your Grandparent’s health and well-being and have the opportunity to communicate directly with your grandparent.
Our Grandparents live in community, whether in their own homes or assisted living. We work with partner agencies, volunteers and networks to maximize the amount of benefit for our grandparents of every dollar given in a world of fluctuating currencies and economies, sometimes in the midst of crisis or conflict. Your monthly sponsorship assists in providing what is most needed for each grandparent including food, shelter, access to clean water, medicine, emergency relief, safety and security, and provisions for a stable and dignified life.
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We will be happy to answer all of your questions and help you become a sponsor!
Dominica
John L’Homme
A native to Dominica, John is 62 years old. Although he was married, he and his wife have been separated for quite some time. One of his two children, a son, is still living. He is impoverished himself, however, and is unable to provide for his Dad.
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Celina Durand
A native to Dominica, Celina is a single woman who is 68 years old. Although she has three daughters, they are poor themselves and unable to support their mother. Celina speaks, reads, and writes English.
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Georgiana Augustus
A native to Dominica, Georgiana is a single woman who is about 66 years old. Although she has one daughter, she is poor herself and unable to support her mother. Georgiana speaks and writes English.
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Virginia Charles is sponsored!
Virginia is 75 years old and has been a widow for several years. She is a charming woman who laughs easily and finds happiness all around her despite her humble circumstances. In fact, her laughter is described as contagious.
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Magdaline Laville is sponsored!
Although Grannie Magdaline is only 56 years old, her health is poor beyond her years. Despite her humble circumstances, she is a remarkably hardworking and cheerful woman. She inspires many and is a friend to everyone in her community.
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Alline Auguste is sponsored!
Grannie Alline is an 84 year old woman who has been through much in her life. Now a widow, she and her husband had twelve children, ten of whom are still living. Alline is Catholic, reads and writes English, and speaks English and Patois.
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Haiti
Italinne Alabre
Although Italinne Alabre is unsure of her birthdate, she believes that she is approximately 74 years old. A sociable woman, she is a born storyteller who is well loved by the other residents and staff alike at the Foyer St. Etienne.
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Sedilhomme Dieujuste
Although Sedilhomme does not know his date of birth, he believes that he is about 67 years old. He and his wife had nine children, of whom two daughters and six sons are still living. He is Catholic, speaks Creole, and is illiterate.
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Savoir Alteus
Savoir is a 63 year old man who is married and has three daughters and one son. He is Protestant, speaks Creole, and is illiterate.
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Louisilia Paul is sponsored!
Louisilia is an 89 year old woman who has been through much in her life. She and her husband had eight children, of whom two daughters and one son are still living. She is Protestant, speaks Creole, and is illiterate.
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Francois Jeudi is sponsored!
Francois is approximately 55 years old. He is married with three daughters and four sons. He is Protestant, speaks Créole, and is illiterate.
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Celina Jean is sponsored!
Although Celina does not know her date of birth, she believes that she is about 81 years old. Married at one time, with one daughter and one son, she has been separated for many years. She is Catholic, speaks Creole, and is illiterate.
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Fortina Colas is sponsored!
Fortina is a pleasant woman who, despite being blind, remains in good spirits and appreciates whatever kindness is shown to her. Fortina and her common law husband had two children, one of whom is still living. For many years Fortina was a devoted homemaker who enjoyed caring for her family. She also contributed to the family income by working as a gardener. As she aged and her vision deteriorated, she was no longer able to work.
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Noralia Termidor
Noralia Termidor is an 87 year old widow. Of her twelve children, three sons and two daughters are still living. Poor themselves, they are, sadly, unable to support their mother. In her younger days Noralia worked hard to help provide for her family by working as a gardener and street vendor. Advanced inage, she is no longer able to work. With no pension and no other source of income, Noralia struggles to survive.
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Nesida Nelson
Nesida Nelson is an 86 year old widow. She had six children, of whom one son and four daughters are still living. In her younger days Nesida worked hard to help support her family by working as a gardener. Advanced in age, she is no longer able to work. With no pension and no other source of income, Nesida struggles to survive.
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Asefie Florestal
Asefie Florestal is an 80 year old widow. She had nine children, of whom only one son and one daughter are still living. In her younger days, Asefie worked hard to help support her family by working as a gardener and selling produce on the street. Advanced in age, she is no longer able to work. With no pension and no other source of income, Asefie struggles to survive.
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Solon Dorvil
Solon is approximately 80 years old. Although he is married, he was abandoned by his wife because she could not cope with his blindness or support him. With no one to look after him and no income, he was admitted to LeBon Samaritain residence for older persons in need. Solon is grateful for life at the Bon Samaritain. He enjoys the companionship of the other residents, with whom he likes to laugh and tell stories.
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Raguil Solomon
Raguil Solomon is approximately 90 years old and is widowed. He was born in Arniquet, a city in the southern department of Haiti. He is catholic and speaks creole, though he is illiterate.
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Fritz Ismael
Fritz Ismael is approximately 75 years old. Fritz never married nor had any children. He has no known family. As a young man, Fritz worked to support himself as a blacksmith. With his advancing years and declining health, he was unable to continue several years ago. Fritz has epilepsy and vison problems.
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Remy Daguillard
Born on April 5, 1938, Remy is almost 84 years old! He is a strong man, given the average life span in Haiti is 63 years old. He is married. He and his wife have 6 children, two sons and four daughters. Their children are impoverished themselves and unable to help support their Mum and Dad which saddens them deeply.
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Exemma Rhuma is sponsored!
Exemma is a 79 year old married man. He and his wife have seven children, six daughters and one son! He speaks Creole and is illiterate. He is known to tell a good story though, even if he can’t write it! Described as a gentle man, he loves to amuse those around him with his clever jokes.
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Tashi Dolma is sponsored!
Tashi is a kind woman who always has an eye out for others in need. Born in 1945, she is approximately 75 years old.
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Chenga Lhamo is sponsored!
Born in Tibet in 1946, Chenga is approximately 74 years old. She never married and has no children. Chenga is a much-loved resident at the home, where she lives with 47 other elders.
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Mr. Phunstok is sponsored!
Born in Tibet in 1923, Mr. Phunstok is approximately 97 years old. Mr. Phunstok spends much of his day reciting prayers and chanting mantras. He enjoys going to the nearby temple, when his health permits, and always looks forward to passing time chatting with old friends.
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Chemi Lhamo
Chemi has always been single and has no known living relatives. She is a friendly, talkative woman who has many friends. A tidy person, she takes great pride in keeping her surroundings clean.
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Mariyakutty Medackal is sponsored!
Mariyakutty is a 77 year old woman who grew up in the Franciscan Convent and then served there for forty years. Mariyakutty’s faith continues to be an importantpart of her life. Every morning she attends holy Mass in the chapel near her room, and she fills much of the rest of her day in prayer.
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Aley Vadakkel is sponsored!
Aley is a 72 year-old woman who never married and has no children. She is a pleasant, friendly woman, who enjoys the company of the other Grans and cheers them with her jovial mood.
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Jamaica
Lenora Thomas
Lenora is a 69 year old woman who has no known relatives. Lenora looks forward to the visits that she receives from her priest and other members of her church family. They always bring such welcome support and encouragement.
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Gloria Shaw
Gloria is a 70 year old pleasant, friendly woman. She spends a lot of time caring for her grandchildren, and she loves going to church. Two of her favourite activities are singing and baking, although she contends that she does neither of them particularly well.
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Eulalee McDonald
Eulalee is an 88 year old woman who is married and has two sons. She is a sociable woman, who enjoys going out to attend church functions and participate in the Senior Citizens’ Club.
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Conceita Cunningham is sponsored!
Conceita is a widow who has two sons and one daughter. A quiet woman with simple needs and a strong Christian faith, Conceita loves nothing better than listening to gospel music.
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Geoffrey Reid has been sponsored!
Geoffrey is a 76 year old good-natured man who laughs a lot but speaks little. When asked how he is, he always replies, “”Doing good.” He loves listening to music, and he enjoys watching the other men play dominoes.
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Kenya
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Maria Milonga has been sponsored!
Maria is a 96 year old widow. She is a quiet, unassuming person who appreciates the assistance that she receives from others in her community. Maria looks forward to church and Bible study and is always glad to have a visitor stop by for a chat.
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Mary Aoko Akiri
Mary is a 74 year old widow. She is a sweet Grannie who feels fortunate that, other than her hand, she is in relatively good health. Sustained by her faith, she enjoys singing praise songs as she weaves baskets.
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Lucia Atieno Boyi has been sponsored!
Lucia Atieno is a 61 year old widow cares for her orphaned niece. Despite her circumstances Lucia remains a polite and cheerful Gran who can often be heard singing as she goes about her day.
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Seline Awuor
Seline is a 63 year old widow who lives with her three orphaned grandchildren. Seline is a jovial Gran who attempts to support her family as best she can by making sisal ropes. She enjoys sitting outside her home, singing and telling stories to her grandchildren.
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Irene Aoko
Irene is a married 53 year old woman. To support her bedridden husband and three orphaned grandchildren, Irene works as a peasant farmer. Despite the devastating effect that pests can have on the crop, Irene always hopes for a good yield.
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Salina Ogol Danga
Salina is a happy 69 year old Grannie who always has a ready smile and enjoys jokes. She is an industrious person who keeps everything clean and tidy and her clothes well ironed.
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Rosemary Opiyo
Rosemary is a loving and God fearing woman who has a good relationship with the people around her. She likes gardening and keeping her compound clean as well as singing and telling stories.
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Gaudensia Juma Gwayi
Gaudensia is a 79 year old widow who has played an active role in raising her five grandchildren, especially the three who were orphaned. She is a devout Christian who draws strength from her church family and enjoys singing in the choir.
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Sri Lanka
Miyurian Somalatha
Miyurian is a kind natured, sweet woman who always has a smile for everyone. She helps enthusiastically with all the daily chores to keep the home and garden where she lives clean and tidy.
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Telge Ramalin Peiries
Miss Telge is 89 years old and has never married nor had any children. She is Buddhist and speaks and writes Sinhala. Her mother died when she was very young. Abandoned by her father, she lived with her aunt and uncle and helped take care of her younger cousins. They taught her to read and write.
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Kanthi Tewarapperuma
Miss A. Kanthi is approximately 65 years old and has never married nor had any children. She is Buddhist and speaks and writes Sinhala. Kanthi never married and lived her life with her parents until they passed away. She spent many years living with her sister and her husband.
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