A roomie matchmaking service
Finding the right roommate is no easy task. You know this if you’ve ever had to suffer through a roomie who leaves the sink cluttered with dirty dishes or likes blaring rock music at 2 in the morning.
If you’re a senior citizen in New York City, though, you have at least one tool to help you choose the right roommate: the Home Sharing program run by the New York Foundation for Senior Citizens.
The program, which I read about in this New York Times story written by Joyce Cohen, acts as an intergenerational roomate service that matches people with an extra bedroom in their house with guests who need an affordable place to live.
Under the program either the host or guest has to be 60 or over. Guests are required to provide a monthly contribution toward household expenses, and usually performs some set of chores around the residence.
I have to say, this is a wonderful idea. Some people like to live alone, but others hate it. This service helps homeowners find a pre-screened roommate. It connects two people previously living alone.
The days can be long when you’re on your own. Companionshp is an amazing thing. Congratulations to the New York Foundation for senior citizens for crafting such a unique program.
