Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago
Relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly
Since 1959 Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter (LBFE), has brought companionship and social interaction to isolated and lonely elders. LBFE Chicago is part of a national network of 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. Programs offered by LBFE Chicago include visiting programs, social opportunities, holiday celebrations, vacation programs and inter generational programs, and we offered socially distanced versions of these in the pandemic. In FY2020 we served 1,060 elders, with the support of 1,549 volunteers who gave 23,850 hours of their time. Together we provide friendship to those who are aging without the support of family or friends. More than half the seniors we serve could not count on having two personal conversations in a month without our involvement in their lives.
Category: Human Services
Cause: Social Services
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