One against loneliness

One against loneliness

The Municipality of Apeldoorn and Achmea Pensioen & Leven have entered into a fruitful partnership. In 2021, for example, they organised an event at which young people could submit ideas to tackle loneliness. Entrepreneurs in Apeldoorn were able to adopt an idea. The following ideas were put into practice:

• The Coffee Van plus: a mobile meeting place with free coffee.
• Baked goods with a story behind them. *De Stentor* wrote a story about this initiative. 
• An app that connects young people and older people.

What can you do as a resident?

Sometimes people feel lonely. You can’t always tell. So let’s look out for one another and help each other out wherever we can. Have a chat, have a cup of coffee, organise an activity or take someone to a meeting place in Apeldoorn. For more information, visit www.ontmoetelkaarinapeldoorn.nl or visit Together055. 

Even with just a little time, you can make a big difference to:

• Apeldoorn takes action

What can you do as an entrepreneur?

As an entrepreneur, you too can make a difference to people experiencing loneliness in Apeldoorn. After all, it is the link with the business community in particular that strengthens the network against loneliness.

• Entrepreneurs who wish to get involved can contact Present Foundation
• Work together with other organisations. In the municipality of Sliedrecht, for example, the library organises a story-telling afternoon in a department store.
• Organise activities for older people. For example, you could organise a coffee morning.