The Power of Community

When Margaret moved to San Francisco 50 years ago, she never imagined she’d one day face the city’s noise and bustle in near silence. Her husband passed away, her friends moved away, and climbing the stairs to her apartment became harder with each passing year. Days would go by without anyone saying her name out loud.

Then, one Thanksgiving, an LBFE volunteer knocked on her door—with a warm meal and a smile. That visit didn’t end with the holiday. It was the beginning of a friendship that changed everything.

Now, every week, Margaret and her volunteer, Jasmine, share stories over coffee. They celebrate birthdays, laugh at old memories, and take short walks when the sun is out. “I don’t feel invisible anymore,” Margaret says. “I feel like I belong again.”

That’s the power of community. It’s the warmth of a phone call, the joy of shared laughter, the comfort of knowing someone cares. Every gift to Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly helps create these connection one visit, one conversation, one friendship at a time or one walk in the park!

This season, your generosity can bring light into the lives of older adults who might otherwise spend the holidays alone.
Because when we come together, no one is left behind.