Mary Ornberg The Safety Net program is based on a simple premise: A person who is alone (the Home Aloner) and wants the feeling of safety that comes with letting someone know they are okay by a text or phone call checks in daily or twice daily with a volunteer (the Safety Net person) who…
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Generals, March 2024
Do You Have a Safety Net?
Mary Ornberg The Safety Net program is based on a simple premise: A person who is alone (the Home Aloner) and wants the feeling of safety that comes with letting someone know they are okay by a text or phone call checks in daily or twice daily with a volunteer (the Safety Net person) who…
Generals, February 2024
Do You Have a ‘Safety Net’?
Mary Ornberg Do you live alone or are a caregiver for your spouse/partner? You need to have a “Safety Net.” The program involves a Home Aloner who wishes to feel secure by checking in with a volunteer Safety Net person daily or twice daily. If the Safety Net person doesn’t receive the expected contact, they will…
Generals, January 2024
Do You Have a ‘Safety Net’?
Mary Ornberg Do you live alone or are a caregiver for your spouse/partner? You need to have a “Safety Net.” The program involves a Home Aloner who wishes to feel secure by checking in with a volunteer Safety Net person daily or twice daily. If the Safety Net person doesn’t receive the expected contact, they will…
Generals, October 2023
Do You Have a ‘Safety Net’?
Mary Ornberg The Safety Net program started in July. The program is based on a simple premise—a person who is alone (the Home Aloner) and wants the feeling of safety that comes with letting someone know they are okay by a text or phone call checks in daily or twice daily with a volunteer (the…