Welcome to LBFE!

Impact

  • Hundreds of low-income, older adults supported annually in Boston
  • Almost 30 program sites each semester:
    • 25 intergenerational CitySites programs
    • 10 Digital Dividends programs
    • 5 Creative Connections programs
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“This class is teaching me to appreciate the process instead of the product. What matters to me isn’t the painting I make, but the time spent here with all of you.”

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“This class is teaching me to appreciate the process instead of the product. What matters to me isn’t the painting I make, but the time spent here with all of you.” 

#creativeconnections #painting  #olderadults #2LifeCommunities

Did you miss our latest e-newsletter? No problem! Check it out here: conta.cc/4ci8Djd. And don't forget to sign up so you won't miss the next edition (delivered bimonthly)! lbfeboston.org/get-involved/sign-up/

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Did you miss our latest e-newsletter? No problem!  Check it out here: https://conta.cc/4ci8Djd.  And dont forget to sign up so you wont miss the next edition (delivered bimonthly)!  https://lbfeboston.org/get-involved/sign-up/

#lbfeboston #intergenerational #digitalequity #techaccess #TechSkills #creativearts #olderadults #aging #nonprofitnewsletter

Happy Patriots' Day, Boston! Whether you're cheering on the Marathon runners, visiting historic sites, or simply enjoying some quiet moments, we hope your Patriots' Day is filled with meaning and connection. ❤️🤍💙

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Happy Patriots Day, Boston! Whether youre cheering on the Marathon runners, visiting historic sites, or simply enjoying some quiet moments, we hope your Patriots Day is filled with meaning and connection. ❤️🤍💙

#PatriotsDay #LBFEBoston #BostonStrong  #Community

🌍💞 Global Intergenerational Week starts next Thursday! At LBFE Boston, we see every day how powerful connections between older and younger adults are—from card games to tech tips and heartfelt conversations. In honor of this week, please support our Spring Appeal and help us build community and even more meaningful bonds. 💚 givebutter.com/0325S

#GlobalIntergenerationalWeek #LBFEBoston #SpringAppeal #GenerationsUnited #GIW25
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🌍💞 Global Intergenerational Week starts next Thursday! At LBFE Boston, we see every day how powerful connections between older and younger adults are—from card games to tech tips and heartfelt conversations.  In honor of this week, please support our Spring Appeal and help us build community and even more meaningful bonds. 💚 https://givebutter.com/0325S

#GlobalIntergenerationalWeek #LBFEBoston #SpringAppeal #GenerationsUnited #GIW25
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Jean, one of our Creative Connections #poetry participants (she’s in the green shirt!), recently shared a heartwarming story—after class, she read the day’s poem to her 9-year-old grandson. He wasn’t sure it sounded like a “real poem” (no rhymes!), so he took the debate to ChatGPT 😄

That sparked a whole afternoon of reading more poems together. Jean wrote to instructor Patti, “I think it’s kind of fun that my 9-year-old is learning something from my senior center poetry class.”

Just one hour of poetry turned into a beautiful #multigenerational learning moment. Thank you, Partners in Rhyme!

#CreativeConnections #LBFEBoston #OlderAdults
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Jean, one of our Creative Connections #poetry participants (she’s in the green shirt!), recently shared a heartwarming story—after class, she read the day’s poem to her 9-year-old grandson. He wasn’t sure it sounded like a “real poem” (no rhymes!), so he took the debate to ChatGPT 😄

That sparked a whole afternoon of reading more poems together. Jean wrote to instructor Patti, “I think it’s kind of fun that my 9-year-old is learning something from my senior center poetry class.”

Just one hour of poetry turned into a beautiful #multigenerational learning moment. Thank you, Partners in Rhyme!

 #CreativeConnections #LBFEBoston #OlderAdults

Have your voice heard! Age Strong is hosting Listening Sessions for Boston’s older adult residents age 50+. Listening sessions offer a place for these community members to voice their thoughts on how to make the city a better place to live & age. The next listening sessions in April will take on Tuesday, April 22, in Mission Hill and on Friday, April 25, in Brighton. We want to hear from your ideas on how to make Boston more age-friendly. For more information & to RSVP, call 617-635-1953 and visit boston.gov/departments/age-strong-commission/2024-2025-age-strong-needs-assessment. ... See MoreSee Less

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LBFE Boston - Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

Juliet, LBFE Boston Program Coordinator and Co-Op from Northeastern (Jan-June 2025), reflects on one of her favorite moments from this semester's #intergenerational CitySites program.

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Juliet, LBFE Boston Program Coordinator and Co-Op from Northeastern (Jan-June 2025), reflects on one of her favorite moments from this semesters #intergenerational CitySites program.

#socialconnection #buildingcommunity #roslindale #olderadults Rogerson Communities Generations United

Yesterday we hosted our 2nd Annual Multigenerational Mixer celebrating Global Intergenerational Week! 💫 It truly was a joyful afternoon connecting our older & younger participants, community partners, sponsors, supporters, media, and Fenway neighbors.

We saw the magic that happens when generations connect—these relationships aren’t just nice to have, they’re essential to healthy aging for ALL of us and building community! ❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to our sponsors Senior Whole Health of Massachusetts & 2Life Communities, Boston Red Sox for donating the door prizes/tickets, our amazing caterer @jg_charcuterie, and Fenway Community Center for hosting again this year!

#lbfeboston #GIW25 #CommunityConnections #Intergenerational #generations #socialconnection
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Age Strong Coalition to Build Community and End Loneliness in Massachusetts Boston Senior Home Care Ethos Action for Boston Community Development GBH News The Peterborough Senior Center (a program of Operation P.E.A.C.E.) Fenway Families Community-Engaged Teaching and Research at Northeastern Generations United Northeastern Community Service & Civic Engagement Northeastern University City & Community Engagement Sharon Durkan

Thank you so much for hosting such a wonderful event! We had an amazing time connecting with older adults and community partners, and sharing in the joys of intergenerational bonds.

At LBFE Boston, every day is about building meaningful #connections and alleviating #socialisolation for older adults. 💛 And tomorrow, we're bringing our whole community together to celebrate Global Intergenerational Week! 🎉

We’re inviting everyone—supporters, donors, Fenway neighbors, community partners, and older & younger participants—to join us for this special event. ✨Be sure to RSVP, space is limited!

Can’t make it? You can still support our mission to connect generations and fight isolation. Our Spring Appeal is underway: givebutter.com/0325S 🌸

#LBFEBoston #GIW25 #CommunityConnections #EndIsolation
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At LBFE Boston, every day is about building meaningful #connections and alleviating #socialisolation for older adults. 💛 And tomorrow, were bringing our whole community together to celebrate Global Intergenerational Week! 🎉

We’re inviting everyone—supporters, donors, Fenway neighbors, community partners, and older & younger participants—to join us for this special event. ✨Be sure to RSVP, space is limited!

Can’t make it? You can still support our mission to connect generations and fight isolation. Our Spring Appeal is underway: https://givebutter.com/0325S 🌸

#LBFEBoston  #GIW25 #CommunityConnections #EndIsolation

Big thanks to Senior Whole Health of Massachusetts by Molina for sponsoring our 2nd Annual Multigenerational Mixer this Thursday! 🎉 Don’t forget to visit their table to learn more. SWH's support helps LBFE Boston fight isolation and build community and connection with older adults.

#thankyou #globalintergenerationalweek #lbfeboston #SeniorWholeHealth #endloneliness #socialconnections #communitybuilding #GIW25 #multigenerationalmixer #olderadults #corporatesponsor
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Big thanks to Senior Whole Health of Massachusetts by Molina for sponsoring our 2nd Annual Multigenerational Mixer this Thursday! 🎉 Don’t forget to visit their table to learn more. SWHs support helps LBFE Boston fight isolation and build community and connection with older adults.  

#thankyou #globalintergenerationalweek #lbfeboston #SeniorWholeHealth #endloneliness #socialconnections #communitybuilding #GIW25 #multigenerationalmixer #olderadults #corporatesponsor

Many thanks to our partner, 2Life Communities, for sponsoring our 2nd Annual Multigenerational Mixer in celebration of Global Intergenerational Week! Your support helps us build stronger connections and community, and alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults.

#thankyou #globalintergenerationalweek #lbfeboston #2LifeCommunities #endloneliness #SocialConnection #communitybuilding #GIW25 #multigenerationalmixer #olderadults #communitypartnerships
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Many thanks to our partner, 2Life Communities, for sponsoring our 2nd Annual Multigenerational Mixer in celebration of Global Intergenerational Week!  Your support helps us build stronger connections and community, and alleviate social isolation and loneliness among older adults.  

#thankyou #globalintergenerationalweek #lbfeboston #2LifeCommunities #endloneliness #SocialConnection #communitybuilding #GIW25 #multigenerationalmixer #olderadults #communitypartnerships

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Join Us! For a Multigenerational Mixer Thursday, April 10th from 4-5:30 PM at Fenway Community Center. This special event celebrates our connected community of ALL ages and April's Global Intergenerational Week! Space is limited, so RSVP ASAP at: lbfeboston.org/aprilmixer ... See MoreSee Less

Join Us! For a Multigenerational Mixer Thursday, April 10th from 4-5:30 PM at Fenway Community Center. This special event celebrates our connected community of ALL ages and Aprils Global Intergenerational Week! Space is limited, so RSVP ASAP at: lbfeboston.org/aprilmixer
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Our Generous FY25 Partners & Sponsors

Smith Sullivan & Brown
Central Boston Elder Services
Brookline Bank
Stratos Consulting
McAndrew Risk Management, Inc.
2Life
Boston Senior Home Care
AARP MA
American Tower Foundation
Ethos
Senior Whole Health
Cummings Foundation
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We are honored to be recognized as a 2025 Program of Distinction by Generations United

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We are proud to be one of 140 Cummings Foundation 2022 grant winners!

From the Community

"When 5:00 comes it’s like “what?! it’s over?!” I wish [the students] could stay longer! "
- Michelle
"It’s fun to start conversations and learn from the seniors"
- Gaetan
"I truly enjoy the students. I like hearing about them, and we all share our stories."
- Marion
"It’s beneficial, especially to that type of person that might not come out on their own to socialize. I might have been one of those people myself."
- Bob