Ending Elder Isolation. Creating Connections. Our mission is to reduce social isolation, enhance the quality of life, & preserve the dignity of older adults.
Boston, MA
Joined January 2010
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When you see #fireWorks this July 4th, or enjoying a cookout with #friends, think of #FriendshipWorks and invite a neighbor or someone in your community that might need the social connection. In observance of the holiday, FriendshipWorks will be closed July 3 & 4.
Happy #FathersDay from #FriendshipWorks! Celebrate all the amazing #Dads and #father figures in your life. And remember to reach out to those older adults in your neighborhood who many not have family nearby and help bring more joy and companionship to elders.
May is Older Americans Month and we're reminding everyone about FriendshipWorks' #Elderbration and Walk to End Elder Isolation on May 21. Join us and be part of the solution to create connection and reduce loneliness and socialisolation for older adults all over GreaterBoston.
Happy #EarthDay from #FriendshipWorks! We're aiming to be better stewards of the environment. With a #ClimateResiliency grant from @LibertyMutual, our #Elderbration & Walk to #EndElderIsolation, May 21 will reflect ongoing efforts with experiential and eco friendly prizes.
#FriendshipWorks is #hiring! We are seeking those who wants to make a difference in the lives of older adults to fill two Full Time Friendly Visiting Coordinator positions in #Boston. Click here to learn more and apply. #JobSeekers #HIRINGNOW
Congratulations to Nova who is the newest PetPals volunteer at FriendshipWorks, along with her owner Estee. Nova will bring joy and unconditional love to all the older adults she meets. Who could resist that smile! Stay tuned as we follow her adventures. #FriendshipWorks #PetPals
Want to share the unconditional love of your pet and bring joy to elders in the community? #FriendshipWorks #PetPals program has volunteers and their furry friends visit nursing homes & assisted livings in Boston & Cambridge. Next screening August 27th.buff.ly/3dzg5Mr
Isolation is a real health problem with serious impact both emotionally, mentally and physically. That’s why our mission at #FriendshipWorks is so important. buff.ly/3bthIef
Feet tapping, hands clapping. The #MusicWorks program from FriendshipWorks brings people together through the shared experience of music. buff.ly/3A0cyyi
Older adults in the Dorchester area are waiting for their match. Become a FriendlyVisitor with #Friendshipworks buff.ly/3bRZza9
#volunteer #friendship #endisolation
SHARE A TWEET about you and your “bestie”. Why? Saturday is International Friendship Day! It represents the importance of having friends at every age, and is at the root of what we do at FriendshipWorks.
Feeling isolated and need to find new ways to "leave the house and talk to people"? FriendshipWorks is excited to be included in this Boston Globe's list of ideas on ways to make new friends. #endisolation #FriendshipWorks #friends
bostonglobe.com/2022/07/26/l…
Our PetPals are excited to announce that today, is National Golden Retriever Day! Dogs make wonderful companions & in our PetPals program, they provide unconditional love 2 isolated older adults! Become a PetPals volunteer. Visit fw4elders.org/what-we-do/pet…
Want to connect people in a meaningful way? FriendshipWorks is hiring! Reducing elder isolation has been our mission since 1984 & now it can be yours. Check out our job opps at fw4elders.org/who-we-are/car… #FriendshipWorks #endelderisolation
Thank you all for your caring, creations, and support! Can't wait to share these Valentines!<3
Thank you @BostonSPI and the LGBTQ+ and ally volunteers in Boston who joined us at Arlington Street Church to make valentines for @FriendshipWorks’ elder clients. We ❤️ You! #weLOVEvolunteering
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Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on this day. "I Have a Dream" remains his best-known & most-referenced speech. Learn more at tinyurl.com/4kbkrt3 #friendshipworks #endelderisolation #ihaveadream #mlkjr
TY @doliver8 for an important article on LGBTQ Elders. tinyurl.com/5swrzkse via @usatoday
Boston-based FriendshipWorks (matches vols w/older adults 4 friendship & support) has an LGBTQ Elder initiative. Learn more: fw4elders.org/lgbt-elder-ini… #endeldersisolation
Thank you for the share & shout out! Happy holidays :)
. @pruboston is lit tonight for @FriendshipWorks! Since 1984 they've worked to reduce social isolation in Boston by matching volunteers to older adults in need of assistance. fw4elders.org/
ALT Foreground is a chain fence, a d through the middle chain you can see the prudential building. It's right before sunset so the sky is starting yo gray but there are pockets of pink and orange.
#FriendshipWorks is happy to share this important story by @ShiraStoll from @NBC10Boston on social isolation & how we work to reduce elder isolation in Greater Boston. #endelderisolation fw4elders.org
Reports are showing an increase in social isolation and loneliness rates, but this has been around long before the COVID-19 pandemic.
Boston-based organization @FriendshipWorks has been trying to end this issue for more than 37 years.
Watch here:
nbcboston.com/news/local/bos…
