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  • 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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The LBFE Boston's offices and programs are closed today, Monday, October 14th, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Take some time today to recognize the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of their communities.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #HonorIndigenousVoices
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The LBFE Bostons offices and programs are closed today, Monday, October 14th, in honor of Indigenous Peoples Day. Take some time today to recognize the rich histories, cultures, and contributions of their communities.

#IndigenousPeoplesDay #HonorIndigenousVoices

Up-to-date internet infrastructure is vital for residents to access essential services. The Residential Retrofit Program can help public & affordable housing operators update wiring to improve internet. Complete an expression of interest now: mbicx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3aCFDYWAyTbEBUy ... See MoreSee Less

#DIW24. It’s device distribution week at East Boston Senior Center & Mission Main apartments!

All hands on deck with LBFE’s staff and college-student volunteers to assist our older adult program participants set up their grant-funded Chromebooks & free hotspots! Weekly training up next 💻

#TechForAll #DigitalEquity #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech ​#InclusionMatters #TogetherInTech #DigitalDivide #TechEquity#DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryone #DIW24 #digitalequitynow #digitalinclusion

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#DIW24.  It’s device distribution week at East Boston Senior Center & Mission Main apartments!  

All hands on deck with LBFE’s staff and college-student volunteers to assist our older adult program participants set up their grant-funded Chromebooks & free hotspots!  Weekly training up next 💻

#TechForAll #DigitalEquity #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech ​#InclusionMatters #TogetherInTech #DigitalDivide #TechEquity ​#DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryone #DIW24 #digitalequitynow #digitalinclusion

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As we wrap up #DIW24, we are reminded of WHY #digitalinclusion is critical, especially for #olderadults like Lana, Junxin, and Dana....just a few of the past participants in our Digital Dividends program!

"I HAVE to learn what to do with my phone and computers so I can keep up with my grandkids. I'm GOING to learn so I can send THEM videos, so I can FaceTime THEM. I'm like a little kid. I LOVE it and I'll never stop learning! Thank you!" -Lana

(Translated from a Mandarin-speaking older adult re: learning Google Translate on the Chromebook) "I can more precisely read and understand the English documents, mails, food labels, medicine drug labels. It increased my English level." -Junxin

"I like to go to class and sit and listen. If I learn one thing, that's great. Getting myself up, dressed, and out of my apartment into the community room is good for me. I am logging more hours on the Internet: how to cook chicken thighs, military history..I find YouTube endlessly interesting!" -Dana

#DIW2024 #DigitalEquityNow #TechForAll #DigitalEquity #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech ​#InclusionMatters #TogetherInTech #DigitalDivide #TechEquity#DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryone
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As we wrap up #DIW24, we are reminded of WHY #digitalinclusion is critical, especially for #olderadults like Lana, Junxin, and Dana....just a few of the past participants in our Digital Dividends program! 

I HAVE to learn what to do with my phone and computers so I can keep up with my grandkids. Im GOING to learn so I can send THEM videos, so I can FaceTime THEM. Im like a little kid. I LOVE it and Ill never stop learning! Thank you! -Lana
 
(Translated from a Mandarin-speaking older adult re: learning Google Translate on the Chromebook) I can more precisely read and understand the English documents, mails, food labels, medicine drug labels. It increased my English level. -Junxin
 
I like to go to class and sit and listen.  If I learn one thing, thats great.  Getting myself up, dressed, and out of my apartment into the community room is good for me. I am logging more hours on the Internet: how to cook chicken thighs, military history..I find YouTube endlessly interesting! -Dana

#DIW2024  #DigitalEquityNow #TechForAll #DigitalEquity #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech ​#InclusionMatters #TogetherInTech #DigitalDivide #TechEquity ​#DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryone

Today, Friday 10/11 at 12:30 PM ET, join LBFE Boston's Digital Dividends Manager, Chrisom Nnajiofor, and colleagues from Older Adults Technology Services and AARP Livable Communities for a virtual panel about the evolving #digitalinclusion landscape and the impact of federal funding on programs for #olderadults.

Register here for this important discussion on bridging the #digitaldivide: spr.ly/6185UIG8B

#DIW2024 #digitalinclusion ##olderadults #digitaldivide #DigitalEquityNow
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Today, Friday 10/11 at 12:30 PM ET, join LBFE Bostons Digital Dividends Manager, Chrisom Nnajiofor, and colleagues from Older Adults Technology Services and AARP Livable Communities for a virtual panel about the evolving #digitalinclusion landscape and the impact of federal funding on programs for #olderadults. 

Register here for this important discussion on bridging the #digitaldivide: http://spr.ly/6185UIG8B

#DIW2024 #DigitalInclusion ##OlderAdults #digitaldivide #DigitalEquityNow

Older adults in Brighton! Join Pasha from OmDrum every Tuesday through 11/12 from 12-1 pm at The Presentation School Foundation Community Center in #Brighton for drumming 🪘class!

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Older adults in Brighton! Join Pasha from OmDrum every Tuesday through 11/12 from 12-1 pm at The Presentation School Foundation Community Center in #Brighton for drumming 🪘class! 

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We are have a GREAT time !! Come join us on Tuesdays 😉

Yes! It’s such a fun time and so great learning a new instrument all together!

Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon

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LBFE Boston - Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

TOMORROW 10/11 at 12:30 PM ET, LBFE Boston's Digital Dividends Manager, Chisom Nnajiofor, will join a thought-provoking panel about the evolving landscape of digital inclusion and the impact of federal funding on programs for older adults along with OATS Executive Director, Tom Kamber, and Tim Morstad, Government Affairs Director at AARP Livable Communities.

Don't miss this important conversation on bridging the digital divide: spr.ly/6185UIG8B

#DIW2024 #DigitalInclusion ##OlderAdults #digitaldivide #DigitalEquityNow
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TOMORROW 10/11 at 12:30 PM ET, LBFE Bostons Digital Dividends Manager, Chisom Nnajiofor, will join a thought-provoking panel about the evolving landscape of digital inclusion and the impact of federal funding on programs for older adults along with OATS Executive Director, Tom Kamber, and Tim Morstad, Government Affairs Director at AARP Livable Communities.

Dont miss this important conversation on bridging the digital divide: http://spr.ly/6185UIG8B

#DIW2024 #DigitalInclusion ##OlderAdults #digitaldivide #DigitalEquityNow

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#TechForAll #DigitalEquity #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech ​#InclusionMatters #TogetherInTech #DigitalDivide #TechEquity ​#DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryone #DIW24 #digitalequitynow #digitalinclusion

#AgeismAwarenessDay Be a role model for aging by having meaningful conversations about age to help spark change and combat age stereotypes. #talkaboutageism

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#AgeismAwarenessDay Be a role model for aging by having meaningful conversations about age to help spark change and combat age stereotypes. #talkaboutageism 

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#ageismawarenessday DID YOU KNOW these facts about ageism? It takes us all working together to #EndAgeism.

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It’s #AgeismAwarenessDay! Let's #TalkAboutAgeism and explore how it affects our communities, workplaces, and lives.

Question 1: What does #ageism look like in everyday life? Share examples you’ve encountered or witnessed.

Ageism can be subtle or obvious, and every story about it matters. Share your thoughts in the comments, or share this post with your perspective!

#endageism #OlderAdults American Society on Aging
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It’s #AgeismAwarenessDay! Lets #TalkAboutAgeism and explore how it affects our communities, workplaces, and lives.

Question 1: What does #ageism look like in everyday life? Share examples you’ve encountered or witnessed.

Ageism can be subtle or obvious, and every story about it matters. Share your thoughts in the comments, or share this post with your perspective! 

#endageism #OlderAdults American Society on Aging

The City of Boston and , in partnership with and at the request of LBFE Boston, and with our partners from National Digital Inclusion Alliance, lit up Boston City Hall in teal last night (Tuesday, 10/8) and will again tonight (Wednesday 10/9) in celebration of #DIW24 and as a symbol of #digitalequity and #DigitalInclusion.

EVERYONE deserves access to and use of digital technology, including #OlderAdults.

#digitalequityNOW #TechForAll #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech#inclusionmatters #togetherintech #digitaldivide #TechEquity#DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryone
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The City of Boston and Mayor Michelle Wu  吳弭, in partnership with and at the request of LBFE Boston, and with our partners from National Digital Inclusion Alliance, lit up Boston City Hall in teal last night (Tuesday, 10/8) and will again tonight (Wednesday 10/9) in celebration of #DIW24 and as a symbol of #digitalequity and #DigitalInclusion.

EVERYONE deserves access to and use of digital technology, including #OlderAdults.

#digitalequityNOW #TechForAll #InclusiveTech #EmpoweringTech ​#inclusionmatters #togetherintech #digitaldivide #TechEquity ​#DigitalEmpowerment #TechForEveryoneImage attachment
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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