You can help relieve and prevent social isolation and loneliness among older adults. Your generosity allows us to connect the young and old at free, weekly programs where they build mutually beneficial, joyful friendships.
Each year LBFE Boston connects Boston's college students with hundreds of older adults living in public and affordable housing. Generations enjoy social, digital literacy, and creative arts classes together and share life experiences and skills.
"One of the older adults, Vinnett, worked with a Northeastern student, recently at Groveland Apartments. Eram mentioned she liked fish and rice, and yesterday, Vinnett brought home-cooked rice pilaf and fish for Eram. Eram ended up being sick so she wasn't in class, but the sentiment was still so kind and moving. Vinnett's first question walking into class was.. "Where is my teacher?"
#intergenerational #ConnectionsMatter. These #friendships are meaningful and beneficial to #youngerpeople and #olderpeople.
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Creative Connections instructor, Rosalba, leads chair exercises at MLK apartments, and Tran Vu Arts teaches a painting class at Washington Manor. Why is access to the arts and movement important for older adults?
There are soooooo many reasons, but regular physical activity and participation in creative activities reduce the risk of cognitive decline AND alleviate stress and anxiety!
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If you’re listening to an iHeartRadio station this weekend, you may hear LBFE Boston’s Executive Director, Nikki Shults, on New England This Weekend. Thank you, Nichole Davis from WBZ NewsRadio, for having us share about our mission, programs and the season of giving!
If you didn’t hear it, here’s the segment! ihr.fm/412E1N9
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Shout outs to Age Strong Community-Engaged Teaching and Research at Northeastern Boston College ACES - Northeastern University Alliance of Civically Engaged Students Craig Sutton Entertainment Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor The Eisner Foundation
#facetofacefriday This week, meet our friend, Ella! "Working with LBFE this year I am looking forward to making connections with the older adults in the program, as well as getting to know the different neighborhoods in Boston." Get to know Ella here: lbfeboston.org/profile/meet-my-friend-ella/
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#savethedate Holiday shopping? Find that perfect gift AND help LBFE Boston with our Kendra Scott Gives Back event, December 15-17th! 20% of each purchase (in-person, online, or by phone) goes to our organization & supports our mission to prevent loneliness and isolation through intergenerational programs! Watch your inbox for more details soon!
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The LBFE Boston holiday helpers are working hard to prepare more than 300 holiday gifts and special, homemade cards for older adults. Thank you, American Tower Corporation employees for volunteering your time to send holiday greetings to our program participants!
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