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Join me in supporting real change. Let’s support good in the world and make a difference. Help support North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy's efforts to recruit a helpful friend and a connection into the community for people in need in the North Quabbin area.

Just a small donation will go a long way to helping me meet my goal for North Quabbin Citizen Advocacy!

Vicki has been Lilian’s advocate for more than 10 years. Lilian is an avid Elvis Presley fan and she frequently attends Elvis impersonator concerts with Vicki. They often visit Yankee Candle and the Whately Truck Stop. Vicki and Lilian also take extended trips around New England. They have built relationships in the community where people recognize them and welcome their friendship, and acquaintances have formed. Lilian has been welcomed into Vicki’s family. She has attended birthday parties, cookouts, and holidays. Vicki feels that Lilian has touched her heart and she feels so blessed to have Lilian in her life. They share a special bond. She feels that Lilian can tell when she is down and out, Lilian will purposely engage her into a positive spirit.

NQCA is the only non-profit organization in the North Quabbin area that recruits, matches and supports over 200 local people in voluntary advocacy relationships. NQCA finds friends for people with a mental disability or disorder. That friend helps out free of charge because they care about the person, not because it's their job.

In the midst of the continued pandemic, that has even meant ensuring life-saving basics like food, medical care and safe shelter. NQCA encourages the advocates to be there for the long-term, to offer practical help and to advocate on behalf of their friend. These inspiring relationships are meaningful for both partners.

Your support makes a profound difference. One relationship at a time, NQCA fosters a genuinely caring community where all are welcomed, included and valued.