Join the waitlist now. First matches planned for March 2027.
Steady Allies

For retirees

Purpose after retirement, and a place to belong.

For retirees, and for anyone finding their way in life after losing a spouse. Become an Anchor and share your skills, stories, and steady company with a local household.

Join the waitlist as an Anchor

One of the more personal volunteer opportunities for retirees.

Life after losing a spouse, or after a long career, can leave a quiet house and a lot of experience with nowhere to go. Steady Allies is not a support group or therapy, and widower support groups may be the right first step for some people. When you're ready for something more everyday, an Anchor role offers purpose after retirement: regular visits, a skill to share, and people who look forward to seeing you.

How it works

Three simple steps.

  1. Join free

    Tell us what you enjoy and what you could pass on. There is no cost to Anchors.

  2. Screening, then matching

    Planned before any in-person match: ID, photo and background checks plus 3 references.

  3. Visits at your pace

    Meet in public first, then visits on a schedule you choose together.

What you get, and what we ask.

What you get
  • A household glad to see you
  • A way to pass on a lifetime of skills
  • A steady weekly rhythm, without dating
  • Free to join. Steady Allies covers screening.
What we ask
  • Be 21 or older
  • Complete the planned screening before any in-person match
  • Keep to the agreement and the household's rules
  • Be honest about your time and energy
Questions

Good to know.

Is Steady Allies a support group?

No. Steady Allies is not a support group or therapy. If you are grieving, widower support groups and grief counselors offer care we do not. What we offer is simpler: a household that would be glad to have you visit.

Am I too old to be an Anchor?

Anchors need to be 21 or older. Retirees are very welcome.

Do I need special skills?

No. Good company, patience, and a willingness to show up count most.

Is this childcare?

No. The Keeper is present for all visits during the pilot.

Keep exploring

More about Steady Allies.

Waitlist

There's a place for you.

Join the waitlist now. First matches planned for March 2027, starting in southern New Hampshire.

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