Volunteers Fight Elderly Isolation.
A letter is asking the Stockholm City to keep funding for volunteers. These volunteers help older people who feel lonely. The future of the Frivillig väntjänst is at risk.
The Frivillig väntjänst organization helps older people in Stockholm. They do this by having volunteers visit them. The city is planning to cut money for these volunteers. This could stop the organization from working. People are worried about the impact on the elderly.
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Highlights
Stockholm Cuts Funding
The city is reducing money for volunteers helping lonely seniors.
Frivillig väntjänst at Risk
This threatens the future of the organization providing the service.
Volunteers Need Support
The letter asks for continued support for the volunteers.
Concern Over Reduction
The letter expresses worry about the funding cut.
Elderly Isolation Targeted
The volunteers work to fight loneliness among older people.