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Someone To Lean On
Because caring for someone shouldn't mean carrying everything alone.
Someone To Lean On (SOLO) helps family caregivers find information, resources, guidance, community, and practical support as they care for the people they love.
You are not alone
Family caregiving can be an act of deep love and commitment. It can also bring stress, uncertainty, exhaustion, isolation, and difficult decisions.
Seeking help does not diminish your commitment to the person you care for. It can be an important part of caring for yourself, too.
How can we help?
Start with the path that best reflects where you are today.
I'm Concerned About a Caregiver
Information for family members, friends, neighbors, and others who want to help someone providing care.
Find ways to helpMy Church or Organization Wants to Help
Ways churches, community organizations, businesses, and other groups can participate in supporting caregivers and rebuilding community around them.
Connect with SOLOI Want to Support SOLO
Opportunities to volunteer, collaborate, partner, contribute, or otherwise help advance the mission.
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Caregiver resources
SOLO is building a practical collection of caregiver information, educational resources, planning tools, useful organizations, and other forms of assistance. Explore the resources available today, and check back as this collection grows.
Browse caregiver resourcesBuilding community around caregiving
Caregiving should not have to be carried by one individual or family alone. SOLO's vision is to reconnect families, neighbors, churches, community organizations, volunteers, businesses, and other resources to create stronger networks of support around caregivers and the people receiving care.
A future initiative
Someone who has walked in your shoes
“Sometimes the person you need to lean on is someone who has walked the same road.”
SOLO intends to develop a safe, supportive caregiver-to-caregiver community where people can connect with others who have experienced similar caregiving journeys. This community is part of what we are building for the future and is not currently available.
The SOLO story
Someone To Lean On was created after founder Quinard McDonald experienced the challenges of caring for an aging loved one. SOLO is being led and developed by Quinard while building new community, volunteer, organizational, and strategic relationships.
Read our storyWhat we're building
SOLO is growing thoughtfully, with a focus on what caregivers and communities need most.
Resources available today
Curated caregiver information and links to helpful public and community resources.
View resourcesSupport initiatives in development
Caregiver support initiatives, education, community partnerships, and caregiver-to-caregiver connections are part of SOLO's future vision.
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Whether you volunteer, collaborate, partner, share resources, or donate, your support helps strengthen the community around family caregivers.
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