For a number of years I drove to pick up and deliver seniors going to the Lil Bros' festive holiday dinners. The notable aspect was obvious in their logo, a rose. In other words, they put on affairs with flowers and entertainment, not just calories, although the meals were themselves quite fine, including sparkling wine.
871 Pageviews Read Stories
- EIN 41-0986200
- (612) 746-0753
- 2550 University Ave W 260-s St Paul MN 55114 USA
- www.littlebrothersmn.org
- Add to Favorites
Promote This Nonprofit
Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Human Services, Senior Centers, Seniors
Mission: Lbfe is a national network of non-profit volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life.
Programs: Visiting and advocacy, lbfe's core program: 145 elders living in their own homes who identified as isolated and lonely received visits, phone calls and advocacy on an ongoing basis. 2. Friendship and flowers program: volunteers provided monthly visits and deliveries of treats and flowers to 131 nursing home residents who lacked family connection. 3. Lbfe hosted 41 social events (birthday parties, bingo, holiday meals, etc. ) for isolated elders. Cross-program accomplishments: 4,106 in-person visits, 1,655 phone visits, and 2,654 nutritious meals. Services were supported by 618 active volunteers providing 9,983 service hours.