News: 2016
Ms. Owens, Elder Friend and Lorraine Dean, volunteer interviewed by CBC Radio
Listen to the interview of two women sharing a nurtiring relationship through Little Brothers paring program. They are truely family to each other as they mentionned to CBC Radio. Lorraine Dean is a volunteer with the Sherbrooke chapter of Little Brother and she’s paired up with Margaret Owens, Elder Friend. They see each other very week… Read more
The gift of a holiday meal, companionship and dignity for nearly 1,300 lonely seniors
The holiday season can be particularly challenging for seniors who no longer have anyone in their life to share it with. Being alone at this otherwise joyful time of year can be a heavy burden to bear. But Little Brothers is dedicated to lighting up the lives of Elder Friends, with an extra helping of… Read more
Little Brothers proudly accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program
Little Brothers took advantage of National Philanthropy Day to announce that it has been accredited under Imagine Canada’s Standards Program. With this achievement, it has joined a growing community of more than 200 Canadian charities and nonprofits, whose operational excellence and governance practices have successfully undergone a thorough review. “These organizations take accountability and operational… Read more
Voices for Hope collect funds for Little Brothers West Island
The community choir Voices of Hope, supervised by M. Douglas Knight, has collected funds for several causes, including 835 $ for Little Brothers. The gift will contribute to alleviate senior isolation in the West Island. We are grateful to have received the support of such a prestigious a partner after only a year in… Read more
Participate in the Jean Besré Bike and Walk a Thon on June 11, 2016
Calling all walkers, runners and cyclists! Come be a part of the 12th annual Jean Besré Bike and Walk a Thon on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Our honorary event chair will be none other than Little Brothers’ provincial patron, Béatrice Picard. This year’s fundraising target is $30,000 in honour of our Sherbrooke chapter’s 30th anniversary. All donations… Read more
Vacation Gateways for Elders... For real?
Imagine what a few days in the country can mean for isolated seniors who spend most of their time inside the same four walls. SOME MUCH-NEEDED TIME AWAY Our Elder Friends can take a trip to one of our vacation lodges for the day, overnight or for anywhere up to a full week…. Read more
Who are our Elder Friends?
“At Little Brothers, we walk alongside our Elder Friends. We don’t pull them from ahead or push them from behind – we move forward hand in hand with them, at their pace.” — Josée Giguère, Team Coordinator, Little Brothers – Terrebonne, in an interview with Point de vue, MAtv Terrebonne (around the 18-minute mark) REACHING OUT… Read more
On March 14, 2016 come to the 18th IMAX Night Out to Alleviate Seniors Isolation
18th Annual IMAX Night Out: March 14, 2016 – Save the Date! What is the IMAX Night Out? Every year, over 300 people from the business community gather together at the Montreal Science Centre for Little Brothers’ IMAX Night Out, under the patronage of honorary chair Marie-Claude Boisvert. Since the event was kicked off in… Read more
Caroline Sauriol, Little Brothers' Executive Director at CityLife - MaTV Montreal
Statistics show that more and more Montrealers are living alone. Some are doing it by choice, but others, like many Elders, don’t have a choice and it’s causing new social problems. It can even be dangerous for elders, and Caroline Sauriol, Little Brothers’ Executive Director, express her concerns about this growing phenomenon on CityLife –… Read more
Pairing is the best way to alleviate social isolation among seniors… for good.
MORE THAN 50% OF OUR ELDER FRIENDS ARE PAIRED WITH A VOLUNTEER. WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN MAKE IT 100%! 14,000+ VISITS EVERY YEAR “I love having you as my friend. I love that we can laugh about the little things in life together, that we can chat and share our experiences – from the… Read more