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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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

LBFE Boston’s Friendship & Flowers program brings your team together with residents of long-term care facilities for games, conversations, cards—and, of course, flowers! 🌸 (Last week, members of LBFE’s Board of Directors joined in the fun with their families at Sherrill House).

Want to get your company involved? Learn more: lbfeboston.org/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/ Not only do your employees give back—it builds stronger bonds, boosts morale, helps build community, and alleviates loneliness and isolation.

#SherrillHouse #TeamBuilding #CommunityImpact #LBFEBoston #EmployeeEngagement #ServiceProject #CorporatePartnerships #OlderAdults #EndIsolation #BuildCommunity
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LBFE Boston’s Friendship & Flowers program brings your team together with residents of long-term care facilities for games, conversations, cards—and, of course, flowers! 🌸 (Last week, members of LBFE’s Board of Directors joined in the fun with their families at Sherrill House).

Want to get your company involved? Learn more: https://lbfeboston.org/get-involved/corporate-partnerships/ Not only do your employees give back—it builds stronger bonds, boosts morale, helps build community, and alleviates loneliness and isolation.

 #SherrillHouse #TeamBuilding #CommunityImpact #LBFEBoston #EmployeeEngagement #ServiceProject #CorporatePartnerships #OlderAdults #EndIsolation #BuildCommunity

Our Spring Fundraising Appeal starts TODAY! And with Global Intergenerational Week this month we are celebrating the power and joy of #connections between #generations! You'll meet our program participants, young and old, and hear how their special connections are making a difference in their lives! Read Priscilla and Jocelyn's story here: givebutter.com/0325S

Please, help expand LBFE Boston's programming for isolated older adults by making a gift to our spring appeal today!

#intergenerational #commnitybuilding #olderadults #youngerpeople #fundraiser #bostonnonprofit #lbfeboston #share
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Our Spring Fundraising Appeal starts TODAY!  And with Global Intergenerational Week this month we are celebrating the power and joy of #connections between #generations! Youll meet our program participants, young and old, and hear how their special connections are making a difference in their lives! Read Priscilla and Jocelyns story here:  https://givebutter.com/0325S

Please, help expand LBFE Bostons programming for isolated older adults by making a gift to our spring appeal today! 

#intergenerational #commnitybuilding #olderadults #youngerpeople #fundraiser #bostonnonprofit #lbfeboston #share
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One of our Tech Cafe's in the Fenway neighborhood welcomed WCVB Channel 5 Boston Leanna Scachetti last week! Thanks for joining us, Leanna, and learning more about LBFE Boston's mission, #intergenerational #digitalequity programs and participants, and shining a light on ending the epidemic of isolation through social connection and community building. Can't wait to see the segment!

#socialconnection #olderadults #collegestudents #fenway

Generations United Boston Housing Authority National Digital Inclusion Alliance
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One of our Tech Cafes in the Fenway neighborhood welcomed WCVB Channel 5 Boston   Leanna Scachetti last week! Thanks for joining us, Leanna, and learning more about LBFE Bostons mission, #intergenerational #digitalequity programs and participants, and shining a light on ending the epidemic of isolation through social connection and community building.  Cant wait to see the segment! 

#socialconnection  #olderadults #collegestudents #fenway 

Generations United  Boston Housing Authority National Digital Inclusion Alliance
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LBFE Boston - Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly

Abraham comes to Creative Connections for three things:

1. To learn a few techniques about painting
2. To get get to know the other neighbors
3. It’s fun to participate and paint!

Another older adult said she comes to relax and it helps her practice her mind and painting skills.

#creativearts #painting #olderadults #socialconnection Central Boston Elder Services
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Abraham comes to Creative Connections for three things:

1. To learn a few techniques about painting
2. To get get to know the other neighbors
3. It’s fun to participate and paint!

Another older adult said she comes to relax and it helps her practice her mind and painting skills.

#creativearts #painting #olderadults #socialconnection Central Boston Elder Services

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 will take place virtually on Wednesday, April 2, and at the Union Church in the South End on Thursday, April 3. 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

Boston College PULSE program and LBFE Boston student participant & team lead, Meaghan, shares her thoughts on #aging and #intergenerational connections.

#servicelearning #bostoncollege Generations United
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Boston College PULSE program and LBFE Boston student participant & team lead, Meaghan, shares her thoughts on #aging and #intergenerational connections.

#servicelearning #bostoncollege Generations United
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Our Generous 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
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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