Suzanne Chapdelaine
Fundraising on behalf of Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
Fundraising on behalf of Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly
$1,076.46
Raised
19
Gifts
$1,000
Goal
Little Brothers Friends of the Elderly helps relieves loneliness among seniors by offering intergenerational friendships. I began volunteering with LBFE around the holidays in 2019. I thought I'd go once and that would be it. Instead it became a commitment I looked forward to after spending time with the seniors, and becoming friends with other volunteers.
Everybody needs human connection- and that basic necessity does not go away when you become immobile or unable to see family and friends. This organization does so much for a population that's often disregarded and anything you can donate will help us bring more joy into our seniors' lives, so they feel more connected, dignified and loved as they age. Thank you
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Since 2019 Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is a national network of nonprofit organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join older adults in friendship and celebration of life.
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New York City Expansion Site History
In 2016, LBFE expanded into New York City, offering friendly visiting programs to elderly New Yorkers who had limited mobility and little social support. All programs are offered free of charge for the elderly recipients' lifetime. Since we started, our caring volunteers have conducted over 5,000 home visits and 10,000 phone calls to homebound elders ranging in age from 61 to 111.
Mission
LBFE's mission of relieving elder isolation is made possible by a caring community of volunteers who wish to develop a meaningful bond of friendship with those we serve. Our motto, "flowers before bread," expresses our belief that in addition to basic life necessities, everyone has a strong need for love, beauty, dignity, and the social interactions that make life worth living.
The Perils of Social Isolation
Social isolation has been especially prevalent in the past few years. Most elders we serve live alone, have limited mobility, and receive little or no family support. Imagine being all alone, trapped within your four walls during the most difficult season of your life!
Recently, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy talked about the public health crisis caused by our nation's loneliness epidemic and how meaningful social connections can have a healing effect. He stated, "Lacking connection can increase the risk of premature death to levels comparable to smoking daily. Social connection is as fundamental to our mental and physical health as food, water and sleep."
More than ever, now is the time to invest in building social connections with those who need it the most.
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Andy Burridge | $50
Matthew Carl | $53.03
Conor Woelfel | $53.03
Kelli Rooney | $105.75
Aunty Donna | $53.03
Debra Chapdelaine | $105.75
Such a thoughtful way to celebrate your birthday! So proud of you! Love, mom & dad
Sarah Sabatini | $105.75
So proud of your continued service to people that need a little SueChap in their life! You’re amazing !!
Marshall Clabeaux | $27
Nicole Rooney | $26.67
Emily | $105.75