Programs – Little Brothers NYC Expansion Site

Phone Companionship Program

Launched in response to the “new norm” of social distancing during the outbreak of Covid-19, our Phone Companionship Program provides our elderly friends with vital social connection over the phone on a weekly basis. Much more than just a casual check-in, the purpose of these phone calls is to develop a meaningful friendship over time, rooted in compassion and trust.

Phone Companions commit to calling their older friend once a week. Although the calls may be short, to begin with, the goal is to carry on extended and meaningful conversations over time. Phone companions also develop their own active listening skills and demonstrate how our elder friends are remembered, heard, and cared for.

Friendship and Flowers Visiting Program

Friendship and Flowers Volunteers spend time with isolated elders who live inside their own homes or assisted living facilities. This monthly visiting service reduces the isolation faced by the older homebound adults we serve, gives them the joy of being seen and belonging, and promotes inter-generational friendships.

Thanks to the support and donated flowers from BloomAgainBklyn, we can also share the gift of flowers with our elder friends when we visit them on the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Birthday Visiting Program

One of the nicest things we can do is remember our older friend’s birthday, celebrating who they are and honoring their legacy in their later years.

Birthday Volunteers visit and call our elders on their special day. During birthday visits, LBFE also provides a cake, gifts, birthday cards, and a floral arrangement. These visits are a lot of fun and give us an opportunity to cheer on our elders and show them how cherished they are.

1-1 Friendly Visiting Program

Our in-person Friendly Visiting Program provides friendship and social support for isolated elders age 70 or older. Friendly Visiting Volunteers are matched with one of our elders in need of ongoing companionship. With this program, LBFE aims to build elderly inter-generational friendships that we hope will last a lifetime.

Our Forever Friends receive indoor ot outdoor visits by by friendly visitors twice a month. Friendly visitors help out with many small but important things our elder friends need, and provide companionship found in any meaningful friendship.