Section 4
Ideas That Help
Not advice. Not tips. Things people actually did for someone, that someone later said made a difference. Add what worked for you — the more specific, the more useful.
Problem
Isolation
Things people found helpful
- Weekly coffee
- Walking group
- Daily check-in message
- Shared hobby
Problem
Job loss
Things people found helpful
- CV review
- Introductions
- Mock interviews
- Accountability calls
Problem
Money running out
Things people found helpful
- Cook double and drop half round
- Cover one bill quietly
- Sit with them while they call the lender
- Take the kids for an afternoon
Problem
Bereavement
Things people found helpful
- Say their person's name out loud
- Turn up on the anniversary
- Handle one piece of paperwork
- Keep inviting them, month after month
Problem
Long illness
Things people found helpful
- Lift to appointments
- Take notes in the consultation
- One household job a week
- A text that never asks for an update
Problem
New in town
Things people found helpful
- Saturday market walk
- An introduction to one group
- A standing invitation