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ORGANIZATION: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly's philosophy, programs and activities are focused on alleviating loneliness among elders. The need for social interaction is critical to the human spirit - we believe that nurturing the soul is as important as feeding the body. The holiday season is a time for our elders to enjoy the warmth of true friendship and appreciation. In 2022, LBFE will be visiting elders and delivering meals on Christmas Day and you can join us by volunteering your time on Christmas morning! Volunteers would be assigned 2-4 elders to see on Christmas Day with a special holiday meal, along with visiting with those elders in some way.

Contact Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly today to make an impact in an elderly person's life! Attendance at an orientation session is required, as well as a background screen. To sign up please visit www.littlebrotherschicago.org/volunteer/sign-up-to-volunteer or call (312) 455-1000 or email general@littlebrotherschicago.org for more information. More details will also be shared at orientation.

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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

Community
Seniors
Community, Seniors

WHEN

Tue Nov 29, 2022 - Fri Dec 09, 2022
10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

WHERE

City of ChicagoChicago, IL 60607

(41.87337,-87.65071)
 

DATE POSTED

November 29, 2022

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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