Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago

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Ready for some Coffee and Conversation? It’s a great way to meet new friends, see old friends, and have a cup of coffee ...
01/24/2025

Ready for some Coffee and Conversation? It’s a great way to meet new friends, see old friends, and have a cup of coffee and some refreshments. Our next Coffee and Conversation event will be on Thursday, February 6 at 355 N. Ashland, from 9:30am to 11am. You can also drop in and bring a friend. Older adults and volunteers are welcome

Cold weather advisory and tips for Chicago. Note that it says "through January 20." But it's the 21st...and still freezi...
01/21/2025

Cold weather advisory and tips for Chicago. Note that it says "through January 20." But it's the 21st...and still freezing. Check out these tips....and stay safe.

CHICAGO: Mayor Brandon Johnson and the City of Chicago encourages residents to be prepared for drop in temperatures and dangerous wind chills through Friday, January 24 with temperatures dipping into the teens and with single digit and below zero windchills between -5˚ to -30˚.

Food Bag Program: A big thank you to our volunteers who packed our food bags on Thursday! Each month, our Food Bag Progr...
01/17/2025

Food Bag Program: A big thank you to our volunteers who packed our food bags on Thursday! Each month, our Food Bag Program reaches about 150 older adults with a friendly visit – and a healthy mix of produce, perishables, and a frozen protein like turkey or chicken.

LBFE visited older adults and delivered meals on Christmas. One of our older adults wanted to share how her special meal...
01/10/2025

LBFE visited older adults and delivered meals on Christmas. One of our older adults wanted to share how her special meal from LBFE that was delivered on Christmas Day looked. She said the meal was “wonderful and tasty.”

Network and Learn event: Wednesday, January 15th at LBFE, 355 N. Ashland, from 5:30 to 7pm. Network and Learn is an info...
01/07/2025

Network and Learn event: Wednesday, January 15th at LBFE, 355 N. Ashland, from 5:30 to 7pm. Network and Learn is an informal opportunity for volunteers to network with other volunteers and share stories/best practices for befriending older adults. Light refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.

Please RSVP at 312-455-1000 Ask for a member of our Volunteer Services Department. Thank you!

Why volunteer at LBFE? Volunteers shared their stories on Christmas Day with CBS News Chicago. LBFE volunteers delivered...
01/03/2025

Why volunteer at LBFE? Volunteers shared their stories on Christmas Day with CBS News Chicago. LBFE volunteers delivered holiday meals to older adults on Christmas. If you’re interested in volunteering, go to lbfechicago.org.

https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/little-brothers-friends-of-the-elderly-christmas/

They partnered through the organization Little Brothers-Friends of the Elderly to spread joy this holiday.

Goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025!  Older adult (left) and volunteer celebrate Christmas together in Northwest Indiana.
01/02/2025

Goodbye to 2024 and hello to 2025! Older adult (left) and volunteer celebrate Christmas together in Northwest Indiana.

Spreading joy: Older adults visit with volunteers and receive gifts through our Holiday Gift Program. Happy Holidays, ev...
12/24/2024

Spreading joy: Older adults visit with volunteers and receive gifts through our Holiday Gift Program. Happy Holidays, everyone!

LBFE Board members Zarik Kahn & Ashley Roche participated in a Day of Service and did holiday gift visits earlier this m...
12/19/2024

LBFE Board members Zarik Kahn & Ashley Roche participated in a Day of Service and did holiday gift visits earlier this month. Here they are with one of our older adults. Happy Holidays!

Tomorrow, December 19:  Coffee and Conversation! Meet with folks, make new friends, enjoy coffee and refreshments....and...
12/18/2024

Tomorrow, December 19: Coffee and Conversation! Meet with folks, make new friends, enjoy coffee and refreshments....and most of all connect with people in a welcoming setting! Join us from 9:30am to 11am on Thursday, December 19 at 355 N. Ashland. Call 312-455-1000 and let us know you’ll be coming. You can also drop in and bring a friend. Older adults and volunteers are welcome.

Celebrating together! Whether it’s birthdays, holidays or a lot more, LBFE volunteers and older adults are sharing many,...
12/17/2024

Celebrating together! Whether it’s birthdays, holidays or a lot more, LBFE volunteers and older adults are sharing many, many moments together this month.

It's that time of year! LBFE is visiting and bringing holiday gifts to older adults this month. Happy Holidays!
12/16/2024

It's that time of year! LBFE is visiting and bringing holiday gifts to older adults this month. Happy Holidays!

Spreading joy: This older adult just visited with an LBFE volunteer and received a holiday gift this week!
12/13/2024

Spreading joy: This older adult just visited with an LBFE volunteer and received a holiday gift this week!

Senior Prom! Join us on February 22, 2025 for a night of great fun. You will be supporting Little Brothers – Friends of ...
12/13/2024

Senior Prom! Join us on February 22, 2025 for a night of great fun. You will be supporting Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly as we spread joy and friendship to isolated older adults. Purchase tickets at https://events.humanitix.com/90s-prom

With Christmas just two weeks away, it's a great time to volunteer with plenty of opportunities available. On Christmas ...
12/11/2024

With Christmas just two weeks away, it's a great time to volunteer with plenty of opportunities available. On Christmas Day, you can visit older adults and bring them a homemade holiday meal. To find out more and volunteer, give us a call at 312-455-1000!

Holiday Gift Program! Are you holiday shopping? Consider buying a gift for an older adult. You can make a big impact! Th...
12/06/2024

Holiday Gift Program! Are you holiday shopping? Consider buying a gift for an older adult. You can make a big impact! Thirty-five of the older adults we serve are still waiting for a holiday gift. If you, a group of coworkers, family, or friends want to participate by shopping in-person or online to fulfill a gift wish ($40-$50), let us know. Visit our website for more details: https://lbfechicago.org/support/holidaygift/
Thank you!

12/06/2024

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355 N Ashland Avenue
Chicago, IL
60607

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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