Bruce, who has been using Personal Safety Nets® tools since we met last year, wrote to us recently from his home in New York City.

New York is a cold, hard and uncaring city, right? I live in a building with 19 floors and, perhaps, 300 apartments. Well, yesterday, I found a flier under my door. The flier said:

Have you ever needed someone to water your plants, pick up your mail, or accompany you to or from a medical appointment? These are a few of the services residents in 372 CPW (where I live) will offer to help their neighbors. You can participate in this volunteer program by giving and/or receiving occasional assistance.

A 372 CPW Resident Resource Directory is in the works. On the other side of this letter is a list of suggested services. Please check any you might be able to provide on occasion and return to the front desk, addressed to KH, 18C.

When I read Personal Safety Nets®, I realized that my Care-share network was not in New York. The people that I love & care about are mostly on the West Coast. Now that I have received this flier, I've realized that I can start giving care within my own building! I am smiling!

Now, with the myth of a "big cold city" busted, I sleep better at night.

We all want and need community... plus it makes us happier!