2014
The opening of Audrey’s House, our Year-Round Program and Vacation Center in Batavia, IL. Named after elder Audrey Chesner, who cherished vacationing with her LBFE friends, Audrey’s House offers elders afternoon visits, overnight stays, or four-night, three-day...2013
A new spring holiday tradition began with the first Fête d’Armand Marquiset to honor our founder. Today, the Fête is our largest party of the year.2012
We launched evidence- based evaluations to measure our programs’ effectiveness in ending elder loneliness.2011
We expand to serve elders in Northwest Indiana where, today, we’re active in Crown Point, Gary, Hammond, Hobart, Merrillville, Schererville, East Chicago, Highland, and Whiting.2010
The Young Professionals Advisory Board launches. The YPAB is a group of civically minded individuals, ages 24-40, who support LBFE and our elders through fundraising and social and volunteer activities.2009
We opened our computer lab, The Lloyd Walding Brain Fitness Center, named in honor of Lloyd Walding, a loyal friend and supporter. Every Monday and Thursday, elders learn new skills to stay sharp and enjoy online puzzles or listening to music.2008
We purchased our first minibus. Today, we have a fleet of 14 vehicles to provide our elders with safe, comfortable transportation to and from LBFE events and outings.2003
To fulfill the wishes of every elder, we launched the Holiday Gift Program. Today, more than 1,000 elders receive a special, personalized gift—often, the only holiday present they can expect.1998
We moved from Belmont Avenue to a multipurpose facility at 355 N. Ashland Avenue with more space for programs and a more central location for elders and volunteers from every Chicago neighborhood.1994
Intergenerational experiences were launched to bring students of every age together with elders to promote interaction and share history— and life—lessons.1987
Services in Spanish were started to reach out to Spanish-speaking elders.1985
Our name changed to Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly (LBFE) to better reflect who we are and the individuals we serve.
1974
We purchased a vacation home in Rochelle, IL, to begin welcoming large groups of elders for longer getaways.
1967
Little Brothers bought a building at Belmont and Paulina, which would be our home for 31 years.
1962
Based on the French experience, we began offering vacations to Delavan, WI, to provide elders with the opportunity to forge new friendships and close bonds.