Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter

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.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) is committed to meeting the needs of older adults who are isolated and alone, serving older adults in the City of Chicago, Northwest Indiana, and DuPage & Kane Counties. 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, summer vacation experiences. 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 older adults served by LBFE have little or no contact with family and friends, limited financial resources, and are often living in vulnerable circumstances. 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 older adults, with the indispensable help of over 1,500 volunteers giving more than 35,000 hours of their time.

We have a broad range of opportunities for volunteers, donors, and older adults to share, learn, grow...and to celebrate life. Opportunities are available year-round. LBFE is also a great way for families to volunteer together and to introduce youth to service.

Help LBFE bring older adults from isolation to celebration!

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