Coffee Talk
A commitment-free drop-in chat line when a friendly voice is needed the most.
Learn moreMeaningful connections for older adults.
We are Friends & Co, formerly Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly.
Our Vision:
A world where every older adult thrives in meaningful relationships.
Our Mission:
Friends & Co celebrates aging through community-led service that fosters meaningful connections for everyone.
Our Commitment to Equity:
Friends & Co continues to build a more inclusive and diverse organization where everyone is welcome and feels a sense of belonging.
Our Services
Phone Companions
Lasting phone friendships for feeling warm, vibrant, connected, and engaged.
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Get Involved
Whether you join us to participate in our services for older adults, become a volunteer, a supporter, or choose to do both, you will be joining an established, trusted, accepting, compassionate, connected community, where everyone’s contributions matter and everyone is always welcome regardless of race, religion, age, orientation, gender, or beliefs.
Learn MoreIn the news
May 17, 2023
Jethra Kapp has joined Friends & Co
Jethra Kapp has joined Friends & Co as the new Director of Program Development.
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May 10, 2023
Friends & Co Unveils New Van
Friends & Co, has launched its latest initiative to connect people and communities, its new Community Connector Van.
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May 2, 2023
Surgeon general lays out loneliness framework
The surgeon general lays out a framework to tackle loneliness and 'mend the social fabric of our nation.'
Read MoreCommunity Impact
In 2022, we achieved:
1,180
Volunteers served 12.284 hours
656
Older adults served
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Your gift brings hope to older adults.
Friends & Co relies on the generosity of friends like you to help provide isolated older adults with companionship and a sense of belonging.