Personal
Support is between individual adults, not paid into a general fund.
A person-to-person idea
About Lifeline US
Lifeline US gives Canadians a place to describe practical household needs and potentially connect with individual Americans who want to help.
Two audiences, one connection
The Canadian side of the bridge
LifelineUS.org is designed for Canadian adults requesting assistance. AdoptCanada.org is designed for Americans interested in supporting a Canadian household.
If an introduction is available, the Canadian participant shares an Amazon.ca wishlist and the American participant independently chooses whether to purchase an item.
Practical
The focus is everyday household goods selected by the requester.
Optional
A request creates no entitlement, and a supporter has no purchase obligation.
Honest expectations
What Lifeline US is—and is not
Lifeline US is
- An informational website
- An introduction service
- A way to share practical needs
- A connection to individual supporters
Lifeline US is not
- A registered charity or nonprofit
- An emergency or social-service program
- A source of guaranteed assistance
- A payment processor or retailer
- A replacement for government benefits
Introduction only
The website's limited role
Lifeline US is currently a project name without separate corporate, nonprofit, charitable, or tax-exempt status. It does not accept donations, issue tax receipts, hold funds, purchase goods, or become a party to personal transactions.
Do you need practical household items?
Read how the process works, then submit a request if this model is appropriate for you.