Volunteer of the Month June 2026
Ric Landers first connected with Friends & Co at one of our Let’s Do Coffee gatherings (a relaxed space where people come together to connect and build community.) Before long, […]
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 […]
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 […]
Meet Emily Beck, Teleconnection Program Manager at Friends & Co
We’d like to introduce you to the newest Friends & Co staff member Emily Beck. Her role oversees Friends & Co’s Teleconnection Programs, including Coffee Talk and Phone Companions, both […]
Help Shape the Future of Friends & Co: Join Our Board
Are you passionate about helping older adults thrive in meaningful relationships? Friends & Co is looking for thoughtful, committed volunteer leaders to join our Board of Directors and help guide […]
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 […]
Volunteers Handmade 281 Winter Cards
💙 Winter hit on Monday — and so did 281 acts of kindness. Our volunteers crushed it.Our incredible Card Creators came together and crafted 281 beautiful winter-themed cards for older […]