Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago

Mission

Since 1959 Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago Chapter (LBFE), has brought companionship and social interaction to isolated and lonely elders. LBFE Chicago is part of a national network of volunteer-based organizations committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. We offer to people of goodwill the opportunity to join the elderly in friendship and celebration of life. Programs offered by LBFE Chicago include visiting programs, social opportunities, holiday celebrations, vacation programs and inter generational programs, and we offered socially distanced versions of these in the pandemic. In FY2020 we served 1,060 elders, with the support of 1,549 volunteers who gave 23,850 hours of their time. Together we provide friendship to those who are aging without the support of family or friends. More than half the seniors we serve could not count on having two personal conversations in a month without our involvement in their lives.

Vision

LBFE is working to end loneliness and isolation for older adults in Chicago, northwest Indiana and i

Goals

1.The number of seniors who need our services is increasing. Over 5 years we will transition to a more volunteer-driven model, adding 125 new visiting volunteers and serving 150 more Chicago seniors.
2.We have launched a new, volunteer-driven and staff-supported program model in DuPage and Kane counties to end loneliness for at least 300 DuPage and Kane county older adults in by 2027.
3.We are 1) expanding thought leadership to end senior loneliness through the End Loneliness Symposium, 2) maximizing technology to support programs, and 3) increasing resources to support expansion.

Chicago IL | EIN: 36-2651505

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501(c)(3) organization

355 North Ashland Avenue,
Chicago IL 60607

https://lbfechicago.org/

312-455-1000

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly Chicago

Mission

Vision

LBFE is working to end loneliness and isolation for older adults in Chicago, northwest Indiana and i

Goals

1.The number of seniors who need our services is increasing. Over 5 years we will transition to a more volunteer-driven model, adding 125 new visiting volunteers and serving 150 more Chicago seniors.
2.We have launched a new, volunteer-driven and staff-supported program model in DuPage and Kane counties to end loneliness for at least 300 DuPage and Kane county older adults in by 2027.
3.We are 1) expanding thought leadership to end senior loneliness through the End Loneliness Symposium, 2) maximizing technology to support programs, and 3) increasing resources to support expansion.

Chicago IL | EIN: 36-2651505

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

355 North Ashland Avenue,
Chicago IL 60607

https://lbfechicago.org/

312-455-1000

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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

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Financial Statements:Yes

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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

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Records Retention Policy:Yes

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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
0%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No

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