by Shayna | Nov 5, 2020 | Inside Stories
LBFE volunteer Kerry on her way to make a contactless Slice of Summer delivery in July. The success of this program over the summer has helped our staff make plans for holiday deliveries. Little Brothers’ summer reopening gave staff time to adapt to new safety...
by Shayna | Aug 26, 2020 | Friendship, Summer 2020
Coping with a full-on pandemic? Unimaginable. But it hasn’t stopped LBFE from doing what we always do—being there, every day, for our elders. This Special Issue captures just some of LBFE’s life in the pandemic—and how we are staying safe and connected. Our own We...
by Shayna | Aug 25, 2020 | Friendship, Summer 2020
Like every Chicagoan, our elders wait all year to savor summer. While this summer is unlike any other, we knew it was still essential for our elders to feel friendship and fun. “Little Brothers did not give up on bringing the spirit of summer–safely–to our elders,”...
by Shayna | Aug 22, 2020 | Friendship, Summer 2020
The following special letter from CEO Simone Mitchell-Peterson was emailed to the Little Brothers community on June 25. We share this once again for the opportunity to reflect on the wisdom of our Black and Brown elders. Now, more than ever in these difficult days,...
by Shayna | Aug 21, 2020 | Friendship, Summer 2020
By Michael Melinger, LBFE Chair of the Board Throughout this pandemic, Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly has been there for our elders every step of the way. Our mission of alleviating elder isolation and loneliness is now more important than ever. Thanks...
by Shayna | Aug 20, 2020 | Friendship, Summer 2020
Located on five acres of wide-open green space in Batavia, IL, Audrey’s House is Little Brothers’ Year-round Program and Vacation Center. Since its grand opening in 2014, more than 1,400 elders have enjoyed a day trip, overnight stay, or three-night, four-day...
