Wrap a gift for a lonley and isolated elder!

Save to Favorites

ORGANIZATION: Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter

LBFE Chicago Chapter
Join us and help end loneliness!

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 gather together and enjoy the warmth of true friendship and appreciation. In addition to our Christmas Day parties, LBFE gives each of its 1,200 elderly friends a holiday gift between Dec. 4th and Dec. 22nd.

We are in need of volunteers to wrap gifts at our offices at 355 N Ashland, Monday - Friday between 10 AM and 3 PM. Even 1 hour of your time would significantly support of efforts!

Contact Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly today to make an impact in an elderly person's life! For questions or to sign-up, please contact staff directly at jchartier@littlebrotherschicago.org

See you soon!

3 More opportunities with Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter

2 Reviews
Request failed
{{ opp.title }}
This is a Virtual Opportunity.
{{ opp.location }}
We'll work with your schedule
{{ opp.dateStr }}
{{ opp.timeStr }}
VIRTUAL
New
More
Opportunities

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!

More reviews on: http://greatnonprofits.org/org/little-brothers-friends-of-the-elderly

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Seniors
Community, Seniors

WHEN

Mon Dec 04, 2017 - Fri Dec 15, 2017
10:00 AM - 03:00 PM

WHERE

355 N. Ashland AvenueChicago, IL 60607

(41.88812,-87.66646)
 

DATE POSTED

December 4, 2017

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Group

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18

Report this opportunity

We're sorry, this opportunity is no longer active.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter has 4 more opportunities, please check them out.

See Opportunities