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Two new nominations to the Executive Board
MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT To all of you who support us, A few weeks before the pandemic, Little Brothers completed a Strategic Plan for 2020-2023 whose ambitions were to review and implement a more effective companionship offer for lonely and isolated seniors, to reach out to more of them, and to better accompany them for their entire… Read more
The Little Brothers in the Montreal Gazette!
Discover the history and evolution of the Little Brothers in its mandate to bring dignity and joy to isolated elderly people, by pairing them with a trusted person with who they can create real bonds. We are very proud that the work of our wonderful West-Island team is being put forward. Thanks to the Fondation… Read more
Little Brothers Reaches Out to Lonely Seniors During the Holidays Through a Variety of Initiatives
Taking a new approach in response to the realities of the pandemic As Little Brothers continues to watch over 1,800 Great Friends throughout the province amid the pandemic, recent announcements by the Quebec government have made the activities organized by the charity to reach out to socially isolated seniors during the holidays more vital and meaningful… Read more
[COVID-19] Escouade téléphonique pour les personnes aînes de 75 ans et plus souffrant d'isolement
Nous sommes heureux d’annoncer le lancement de notre escouade téléphonique pour les personnes aînées de 75 ans et plus souffrant d’isolement partout au Québec. Nous offrons à ces personnes de recevoir deux appels téléphoniques par semaine qui seront faits par des bénévoles des Petits Frères. Forts de notre expertise avec les personnes du grand âge… Read more
THEY NEED US MORE THAN EVER. Help us make sure older Quebecers aren’t being forgotten during the COVID-19 crisis.
The importance of social connection is particularly apparent these days. Our seniors are the ones who are the most seriously affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, exacerbating the isolation many of them already experience. As a society, we need to take action right away to make sure the senior population is not overlooked. Little Brothers is… Read more
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19): PREVENTIVE MEASURES IN PLACE AT LITTLE BROTHERS
Considering that the population we serve is the most vulnerable to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the fact that many of our Great Friends live in group housing, it is our responsibility as an organization to take all necessary measures to help prevent this virus from spreading. We therefore call upon all Little Brothers employees and… Read more
Give life new meaning! Volunteer with Little Brothers, the Extended Family for Lonely Elders
Little Brothers is currently looking for caring, compassionate individuals who are ready, willing and able to give back to isolated seniors in need. The organization will be holding a province-wide recruiting drive from August 14th to September 15th, 2017. Lighting up the lives of seniors and volunteers alike Little Brothers is an extended family for… Read more
Léger/Little Brothers poll: Quebecers concerned about social isolation among seniors, but few prepared to take action
Little Brothers unveiled on May 13, 2017 the findings of a detailed poll into Quebecers’ perceptions and attitudes about the living conditions of the province’s senior citizens and the social isolation they endure. The poll was conducted by Léger between April 24 and 26, 2017, and surveyed 1,005 men and women 18 and over. To begin with,… Read more
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