Because of you, Susan has someone to call
Susan recently shared something heartbreaking: “There will be like 5 days when I haven’t even spoken to a person.” For many older adults, loneliness can mean going days without a […]
Friends & Co Earns Top Transparency Rating From Candid
Friends & Co has earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition available through the Candid/GuideStar platform. The Platinum Seal recognizes nonprofits that voluntarily share […]
Why did Little Brothers become Friends & Co?
When Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly Twin Cities became Friends & Co, you may have wondered why we changed our name. Watch this short 1-minute video to learn more Changing a name […]
Friends & Co’s Pride celebration luncheon featured on KARE 11 news
Your involvement helped create belonging | Older & Bolder Pride luncheon event
Your generosity helps create spaces where LGBTQ+ older adults can simply be themselves. Your generosity creates moments like these For many LGBTQ+ older adults, Pride isn’t just about celebration. It’s […]
Creating spaces for LGBTQ+ elders – Pioneer Press
Sold-out luncheon is one way local group combats isolation among seniors. Click here to see the full article on the Pioneer Press website
Pride, Connection & Community at Lavender’s Summer Kickoff
Friends & Co was happy to be a community partner at Lavender Magazine’s 2026 Summer of Pride Kickoff Party on Thursday, May 28, at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis — an […]
Pride Luncheon Event Creates Space for LGBTQ+ Seniors, Many of Whom Feel Pressure to “Go Back into the Closet”
June 26 event offers food, entertainment, and an affirming space where older adults can be fully themselves ST. PAUL, MN: Friends & Co will welcome 120 guests to this year’s […]
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 […]
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 […]