RichmondSFBlog reader Beth Haddad contacted me recently about a new business she started up for seniors here in the Richmond and nearby Sunset District.
Called Carry Fairy, Beth’s business offers errand running for local seniors. She started the service after seeing an older neighbor struggling with day to day tasks after a hospital stay.
“I think our older and disabled neighbors have been/will be hit hard by the bus line changes out here in the Richmond. So I am now doing some errand running services too to help alleviate this problem,” Beth says.
Beth has experience working with seniors, as well as in project and time management and high level customer service.
Rates for Carry Fairy start at $20 for an errand but can go as high as $40 depending on the nature of the errand and how long it takes.
If you know of a senior who could use some assistance with grocery shopping, picking up prescriptions or other errands, get in touch with Carry Fairy at 379.4515 or carryfairy@yahoo.com for more information.
Beth also operates Check-In Friends, another service for seniors where they can receive services over the phone and through the mail such as well-being check-in and companionship calls, medication and doctor appointment reminders and even personalized mail and care packages.
Sarah B.
Nice, and needed too!
“Ive fallen, and I can’t get up!”
Is there a special “pick me up” rate? Sorry, couldn’t resist.
Way to go Beth!
Is this just for seniors though?
This seems like a useful service for just about anybody these days who needs a 28-hour day to accomplish everything they needed done, yesterday.
Thank you so much for seeing this need. My 86 year old mom still lives alone, and at times, does not feel secure enough on her feet to navigate the buses to pick up a few groceries or her prescription refill. I’ve already called her with your number!
The errand services Newtown Pa does the same thing that you do, and I salute you guys for that, you are a great help for our Elders who can no longer do their own chores and take care of their groceries. Great job Beth!