Help us buy a new safe, reliable vehicle

Your gift will help provide the transportation Chicago elders need and so much more.

Make a new friend this year!

There are so many ways to make a difference for an elder aging alone! Sign up for an hour-long virtual volunteer orientation, with various dates and times to fit your schedule, to become an LBFE volunteer and get started.

Help bring the joys of summer to Chicago's older adults!

Your gift ensures older adults can get out to experience summer outings & luncheons, vacations and so much more!

Volunteer

By sharing their friendship and time, our volunteers truly change the lives of our elders.

Programs

From a special in-home visit to a delivery of groceries at the end of the month, our programs are designed to bring friendship and sustaining services to elders aging alone. 

Support

We’re grateful to all those who support our work and mission. Because of your dedication and generosity, 1,200 elders can count on Little Brothers.  

Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly has been dedicated to relieving isolation and loneliness among Chicago’s elders since 1959.

Women and men 70 and older who are aging alone have a family in Little Brothers. For over 60 years, we’ve been providing steadfast friendship to thousands of elders who no longer have friends and family to rely on.  All of our programs and services are always offered at no cost, and our organization receives no government assistance. We depend on the generosity of donors to bring conversation, companionship, celebration and connection to the elders we serve.

Donate

Your gift of any amount has a powerful, direct impact on the life of a lonely Chicago elder. Your generous support connects our elders with meaningful friendship, engaging programs and vital services.