Volunteer of the Month January 2026
Laurie is an exceptional volunteer who consistently goes above and beyond for both our organization and the older adults we serve. She dedicates several hours each week as a “Coffee […]
Harmony in the Key of Friendship
By Georgie Afton, Director of Visiting Companions & Advocacy When Sylvia, in her 90s, and Jolynne, in her 50s, were paired through Friends & Co’s Visiting Companions program. Almost immediately, […]
Admin Volunteer
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Cards Connect
Full volunteer details coming soon! In the meantime, feel free to sign up to make cards Cards Connect FAQ Question: How many cards should I make? Answer: Make as many cards […]
Visiting Companion
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Phone Companion
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Volunteer of the Month December 2026
Lori joined Friends & Co in September of 2024. As a retired nurse who worked with older adults her entire career, Lori chose to continue helping others by volunteering. Through […]
Let’s Do Lunch Annual Holiday Luncheon 2025
On December 9th, our community came together for an afternoon of festive warmth in the middle of winter. Older LGBTQ+ adults from across the Twin Cities filled the room with […]
Ordinary Doors. Extraordinary People.
By Georgie Afton, Director of Visiting Companions & Advocacy Every day, I knock on ordinary doors and enter extraordinary lives. Sometimes, before the door opens, the low throb or loud […]
Manos, Tinta y Corazón
Participantes de Friends & Co exploran el arte de la impresión con la artista docente de COMPAS, Constanza Carballo Read this in English Café y Conversaciones, a Friends & Co […]