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 meaningful conversation.
Regularly, Susan calls Coffee Talk, one of Friends & Co’s free phone programs that connects older adults with caring, background-checked community volunteers.
On her first call, she met Alex.
They talked about salmon fishing, bass fishing, and Alex’s little dog, Lulu.
They connected.
For Susan, that phone call meant having someone to talk to, share stories with, and welcome into her life, even over the phone.
“I wouldn’t have talked to anyone, no one for days. This is so huge for me.”
You Helped Make That Possible
Because of supporters like you, older adults don’t have to face loneliness alone.
Programs like Coffee Talk create opportunities for connection, conversation, and companionship. A simple phone call can remind someone they matter and that there is someone ready to listen.
For Susan, one conversation with Alex became something more than a phone call.
It became a bright spot in her week.
Across Minnesota, there are older adults who could benefit from the same kind of connection.
No One Should Go Five Days Without Hearing Another Person’s Voice
Your continued support helps ensure that older adults have someone to call, someone who listens, and someone who cares.
Every donation helps Friends & Co create meaningful social connections through programs like Coffee Talk and many others.
Because of you, older adults feel connected, valued, and remembered.
Thank you for being part of a community that believes no one should have to face life’s challenges alone.
Do you or someone you know could benefit from Coffee Talk? Learn more at: https://friendsco.org/coffee-talk
