Video: Pat Cook talks about volunteering with Friends & Co formerly Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly
Pat Cook is no stranger to volunteering. Ever since he retired, Cook has been paired with older adults through Friends & Co’s many programs that are helping bring friends together […]
Volunteer of the Month May 2026
Mary Beth Gaines shows the kind of work we hope to do every day. Her caring nature shines through in everything she does: whether she’s spending time chatting with older […]
Twin Cities “Older & Bolder” Pride Luncheon Celebrates LGBTQ+ Adults 62+
June 26 event offers food, entertainment, and community Friends & Co will welcome 120 guests to this year’s Older & Bolder Pride Celebration Luncheon on Friday, June 26, from 11:30 […]
Friends By Your Side Fundraiser 2026
We had a relaxed, feel-good gathering filled with games, prizes, giveaways, great conversation, and delicious food from Brasa Catering (yes, that Brasa ). It’s was designed to be fun, welcoming, and easy. Thanks to our […]
Photobooth Gallery from Friends by Your Side Fundraiser
Last night was something special ✨Friends, food, laughs, and a photobooth full of unforgettable moments at Dual Citizen Brewing Company.Check out the photobooth gallery below and see who you recognize […]
Local Volunteers Make 350 Cards for Older Adults as Dual Citizen Brewing Company Matches Donations
At our in-person Cards Connect card-making event on Thursday, April 16, we had around 50 volunteers show up at Dual Citizen Brewing Company in St. Paul. About 350 cards were […]
Our Volunteers and Older Adults are Building a Vibrant Community and It’s Good for Everyone
During National Volunteer Appreciation Week 2026, we want to start with one simple message: Thank you. To our volunteers: Thank you for showing up. Thank you for bringing your time, […]
12 Women. One Meaningful Gift.
Thank you to Seeds of Hope, a self-proclaimed group of “12 ordinary women” who come together to do something extraordinary. Every month they contribute to a shared fund they then use […]
Special All-Ages “Let’s Do Coffee” Event at Dual Citizen Brewing Company
As a part of our ongoing April partnership with Dual Citizen Brewing Company’s Dual Purpose Program (Where all donations made at Friends & Co events will be matched up to […]
Volunteer of the Month April 2026
Throughout her many years of service as a Friends & Co volunteer, Katherine Schafer has gone above and beyond in every role she has taken on. From providing companionship to […]