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ORGANIZATION: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter
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DONATE TO THIS
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31 people are interested
Be a friend to older adults in your neighborhood!
Great Neighbors is flexible - you decide how often and how you prefer to interact.- Say hello and chat, play cards, have a cup of coffee, pick up the mail, chat on the phone, go on an outing, share a meal, be neighborly...
- Interact once a week or once a month or once a year...it’s up to you!
- Our new Great Neighbors program gives you the tools to connect with your neighbors to prevent older adults from becoming isolated and alone and you get to meet new people in your neighborhood!
Be more connected to your neighborhood and strengthen your community by being a friend to an older adult near you.
Great for families (kids or teens with adult).
Questions - contact Heather 312.604.7234
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About Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter
Location:
355 N Ashland Avenue, Chicago, IL 60607, US
Mission Statement
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.
Description
Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is committed to meeting the needs of elders who are isolated and alone. Our motto, flowers before bread, expresses the belief that love, dignity and beauty in life are as important as basic physical needs. This philosophy is reflected in all of our activities, which include one-on-one visits, holiday parties, vacations in the country and individual birthdays celebrated by the delivery of a cake and a gift. The quality of our services is just as important as the services themselves.The elders served by LBFE have little or no contact with family and friends, few financial resources and many reside in dangerous and deteriorating neighborhoods. When we enter their lives we provide them with companionship, which is something that many of them have not had in years.
Last year we served nearly 1,200 elders, with the indispensable help of over 1,300 volunteers giving more than 54,000 hours of their time.
We have a broad range of opportunities for volunteers, donors and elders to share, learn, grow...and to celebrate life. Opportunities are available year-round. LBFE is great way for families to volunteer together and to introduce youth to service.
Help LBFE bring elders from isolation to celebration!
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CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Throughout city of ChicagoChicago, IL 60607
DATE POSTED
May 3, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Flexible. You set your own schedule.