Whom We Serve

Since 1959 Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly serves lonely and isolated elderly in the United States. These people most often lack a social network of family and friends or have few social skills to develop relationships. They need and want companionship and friendship.

By visiting, socializing, and offering programs that promote independent living, we strive to meet the emotional and physical needs of our elderly friends. For some, isolation comes with growing older. Children move away to follow their work, spouses and friends die, a car wears out and is not replaced, or a driver's license is surrendered or revoked because of illness. This isolation is compounded by poverty. In these difficult situations we extend a helping hand. Our programs combat loneliness and help our elderly friends remain in their own homes.

"The silent ache of being alone is only real to those who have experienced it. - Thank you, Little Brothers, for being my most loyal friends these past years." - An Old Friend   "Keep giving roses. That's what no one else does." - An Old Friend

Although being poor is not a criterion for our friendship, we do take into consideration the impact a lack of financial resources has on a person's quality of life. All of our services are free and designed to relieve isolation and loneliness, which can produce emotional pain as well as mental and physical deterioration.