Our innovative range of on-site social and educational opportunities help Boston’s older adults learn new skills and build new social connections within their communities.

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Welcome to LBFE!

Impact

  • Hundreds of low-income, older adults supported annually in Boston
  • Almost 30 program sites each semester:
    • 15 intergenerational CitySites programs
    • 9 Digital Dividends programs
    • 5 Creative Connections programs
  • 9 university partners
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This week, meet our friend, Laiying. "I joined LBFE because of its dedication to working to close the age gap between generations and providing support to older individuals in the community." Get to know Laiying here: lbfeboston.org/about-us/staff/

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This week, meet our friend, Laiying. I joined LBFE because of its dedication to working to close the age gap between generations and providing support to older individuals in the community. Get to know Laiying here: https://lbfeboston.org/about-us/staff/

#coop #collegestudent #intergenerational #olderadults #socialconnection #socialhealth #facetofacefriday

Reflections from Olivia, a Northeastern University co-op, who worked as an #intergenerational program coordinator with LBFE Boston from January - June this year.

#socialhealth #socialconnection #aging #olderadults
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Reflections from Olivia, a Northeastern University co-op, who worked as an #intergenerational program coordinator with LBFE Boston from January - June this year.

 #socialhealth #socialconnection #aging #olderadults

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Generations United

This Friday, July 26th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, our community partner East Boston Senior Center is hosting its final BBQ of the summer! RSVP 617-961-3131

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This Friday, July 26th from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, our community partner East Boston Senior Center is hosting its final BBQ of the summer! RSVP 617-961-3131

#olderadults #eastboston #bbq #share

To LBFE Boston's friends, former student volunteers, older adult participants, community partners, and donors, JOIN US! ⚾We're celebrating YOUR support and our friendship at LBFE Boston Night at the Mariners v. Red Sox on Tuesday, July 30th at 7:10 pm, at Fenway Park⚾

Tickets are at no cost to you thanks to our partnership with the Red Sox Community Relations team! (No donation is required for you to request tickets). You MUST have the MLB Ballpark app to receive tickets (no printed/mailed).

1️⃣ Review these directions on how to download app & receive mobile tickets. ➡ www.mlb.com/redsox/tickets/mobile/faq

2️⃣ Request up to four game tickets to here no later than Thursday, 7/25 at 3 PM ! ➡ lbfeboston.org/lbfe-boston-night-at-the-mariners-v-red-sox-game/

PLEASE READ BEFORE COMPLETING REQUEST FORM ABOVE:

⚾Enter the email address associated with your MLB Ballpark app
⚾Ticket quantities are limited, and are first come, first serve.
⚾A request does not guarantee you tickets.
⚾No more than 4 tickets per household, please.
⚾Tickets will arrive in your MLB Ballpark app one to two days before the game.
⚾Seats are not guaranteed to be next to one another.

Happy #InternationalDayofFriendship and LBFE Boston's Annual #GivingDay!
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we'll be there!

Me & my gal pals are so there!

🌟 We're just one week away from LBFE Boston's Second Annual #GivingDay & celebrating the International Day of Friendship! 🎉

Join us in spreading joy and support to #olderadults in Boston! Even better, our Board of Directors will match your gift, doubling the impact of your generosity so we can expand our #intergenerational, social, #DigitalEquity & #creativearts programs!

Let's make this Giving Day unforgettable, TOGETHER! 💙Thank you! Make your gift here > givebutter.com/givingday2024W

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🌟 Were just one week away from LBFE Bostons Second Annual #GivingDay & celebrating the International Day of Friendship! 🎉 

Join us in spreading joy and support to #olderadults in Boston! Even better, our Board of Directors will match your gift, doubling the impact of your generosity so we can expand our #intergenerational, social, #DigitalEquity & #creativearts programs! 

Lets make this Giving Day unforgettable, TOGETHER! 💙Thank you! Make your gift here > https://givebutter.com/givingday2024W

#InternationalDayofFriendship

Our summer session is heating up all over Boston where Digital Dividends and CitySites classes are in full swing! We are bridging the digital divide, offering opps for social connection, and bringing together generations one program at a time!

Thanks to our community partners, Rogerson Communities, Hearth, Inc. - ending elder homelessness, East Boston Senior Center, Boston Housing Authority, HumanGood (Springhouse Senior Living Community) for hosting us!

#olderadults #intergenerational #socialhealth #DigitalEquity #socialconnection #Dorchester #eastboston #roslindale #jamaicaplain #JP #Roxbury
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Big shout out to our newest top fan! 💎

Marylou Cassidy

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, @topfans
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Big shout out to our newest top fan! 💎

Marylou Cassidy

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community, @topfans

This week, meet our friend, Jeremy. "I chose to come to LBFE because one of my goals was to work within the community that I grew up in. I also wanted to learn more about the non-profit aspect of LBFE. This will allow me to visit and engage with different communities in Boston."

Get to know Jeremy better here: lbfeboston.org/about-us/staff/

#coop #collegestudent #intergenerational #olderadults #socialconnection #socialhealth
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This week, meet our friend, Jeremy.  I chose to come to LBFE because one of my goals was to work within the community that I grew up in. I also wanted to learn more about the non-profit aspect of LBFE. This will allow me to visit and engage with different communities in Boston.  

Get to know Jeremy better here: https://lbfeboston.org/about-us/staff/

#coop #collegestudent #intergenerational #olderadults #socialconnection #socialhealth

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Northeastern University

Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Aging is holding listening sessions across the state this summer.

The commission wants to hear from a diverse group of LGBTQ+ older adults, family, friends and allies about what is and isn’t working well for LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers across the state.

Visit states.aarp.org/massachusetts/lgbtq-aging-listening-sessions-scheduled

#lgbtqiaplus #olderadults
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Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Aging is holding listening sessions across the state this summer. 

The commission wants to hear from a diverse group of  LGBTQ+ older adults, family, friends and allies about what is and isn’t working well for LGBTQ+ older adults and caregivers across the state.

Visit https://states.aarp.org/massachusetts/lgbtq-aging-listening-sessions-scheduled

#lgbtqiaplus #olderadults

#givingday2024 LBFE Boston has been dedicated to preventing isolation & loneliness among #olderadults for 45 years, providing opportunities for essential programs and #socialconnection, which ensure healthy aging. Your support on our 2nd Annual Giving Day helps us continue these vital efforts!

Here’s how you can help:

💙 Donate today to have your gift matched! givebutter.com/givingday2024W
💬 Share this post to spread awareness and encourage others to join our cause.
🤝 Subscribe to our newsletter
lbfeboston.org/get-involved/sign-up/

Let’s celebrate #friendship and make a meaningful impact together! 🌈 Thank you for your generosity and support.

#InternationalDayofFriendship
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#givingday2024 LBFE Boston has been dedicated to preventing isolation & loneliness among #olderadults for 45 years, providing opportunities for essential programs and #socialconnection, which ensure healthy aging. Your support on our 2nd Annual Giving Day helps us continue these vital efforts!

Here’s how you can help:

💙 Donate today to have your gift matched! https://givebutter.com/givingday2024W 
💬 Share this post to spread awareness and encourage others to join our cause.
🤝 Subscribe to our newsletter 
https://lbfeboston.org/get-involved/sign-up/

Let’s celebrate #friendship and make a meaningful impact together! 🌈 Thank you for your generosity and support.

#InternationalDayofFriendship

We love this conversation with Damon and Oleg, participants in our CitySites program at The Peterborough Senior Center (a program of Operation P.E.A.C.E.). It shows just how important it is to create opportunities for older and younger generations to connect, share stories and skills, learn about one another, and experience joy!

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As shown in Boston University graduate students, Zichang Liu and Julia McCrone's, "The Domino Effects of Intergenerational Relationships Among Boston's Residents" new.express.adobe.com/webpage/izPBpSXf9VZjG

#intergenerational #olderadults #socialhealth #socialconnection
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Generations United

Community-Engaged Teaching and Research at Northeastern

Bay State Banner recently reached out to LBFE Boston to learn how programs like ours help relieve #isolation & #loneliness & positively impact the physical, emotional, & mental health of #olderadults.

Read the article here> baystatebanner.com/2024/07/10/for-older-adults-loneliness-could-mean-increased-risk-of-stroke-new...

#socialhealth #socialconnection #intergenerational
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Bay State Banner recently reached out to LBFE Boston to learn how programs like ours help relieve #isolation & #loneliness & positively impact the physical, emotional, & mental health of #olderadults. 

Read the article here> https://baystatebanner.com/2024/07/10/for-older-adults-loneliness-could-mean-increased-risk-of-stroke-new-study-finds/ 

#socialhealth #socialconnection #intergenerational
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We are honored to be recognized as a 2022 Program of Distinction by Generations United

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

2024Corporate Partners

Smith Sullivan & Brown
Brookline Bank
2Life
Boston Senior Home Care

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