Friendships for Life New York

Friendships for Life New York Friendships for Life New York (FFLNY) believes that no one shall grow old alone and without the social connections that make life worth living.

This is why we invite you to enter the lives of isolated elderly New Yorkers in a spirit of friendship.

On March 21, a beautiful spring day, our volunteers delivered flowers, companionship, and smiles to 25 older New Yorkers...
04/01/2026

On March 21, a beautiful spring day, our volunteers delivered flowers, companionship, and smiles to 25 older New Yorkers through our monthly Friendship & Flowers outreach. 🌸

Thank you to the 24 volunteers and 6 drivers who visited our older friends and those working behind the scenes to make these visits possible. From assembling gift bags to calling our friends with reminders and helping with transportation, we’re grateful to everyone who brings Friendship & Flowers to life. We’re especially grateful to the 7 new volunteers who joined us this time - we love to see new faces!

A special shoutout to for their generous donation of stunning floral arrangements, and a happy birthday to one of our dear old friends who turned 103 this month!! It was a joy to share in her celebration 🎉

Interested in helping alleviate loneliness among elderly New Yorkers? Volunteer at our next Friendship & Flowers outreach on April 18, or visit the link in bio for more ways to get involved.

On February 21, our volunteers delivered flowers, chocolates, and smiles to 30 older New Yorkers through our Friendship ...
03/18/2026

On February 21, our volunteers delivered flowers, chocolates, and smiles to 30 older New Yorkers through our Friendship & Flowers outreach. 🌷

Thank you to the 21 volunteers and 5 drivers who helped assemble gift bags and visit our elderly friends across the city. Your kindness truly makes a difference in the lives of homebound older adults living alone.

A special thank you as well to for their generous contribution of lovely floral arrangements that bring color and joy to the dreary winter days. Swipe to see the smiles!

📅 Our next Friendship & Flowers outreach events are on March 21 and April 18- we’d love to welcome new volunteers! Visit the link in bio for ways to get involved.

At FFLNY, we believe no one should grow old alone. One of the simplest, most powerful ways we show up for older New York...
03/04/2026

At FFLNY, we believe no one should grow old alone.

One of the simplest, most powerful ways we show up for older New Yorkers living alone is by celebrating their birthdays. Whether it’s a cake, a candle, a visit, or a call, it’s important for our elder friends to feel the love on their birthday, and know they’re growing old with friends.

This winter, we’ve had the joy of celebrating:

✨ Marguerite’s 85th birthday on January 15
✨ Joyce’s 86th birthday on February 5
✨ Daphne’s 92nd birthday on February 25

Since 2018, our volunteers have made these milestones meaningful with sweet treats, birthday hats, laughs, and beautiful floral arrangements provided by Barbara’s Flowers. And since 2022, our Birthday call volunteers have made sure no birthday week passes without a cheerful “happy birthday!” over the phone.

With your help and generosity, our friends are seen, remembered, and loved on their special day ❤️

This Black History Month, we’re proud to celebrate Ms. Joyce. She is both a recipient and volunteer for Friendships for ...
02/22/2026

This Black History Month, we’re proud to celebrate Ms. Joyce. She is both a recipient and volunteer for Friendships for Life New York, calling FFLNY volunteers on their birthdays to wish them well and show appreciation for their service. She is force of positivity in her community.

In the late 1960s, she served as a Congressional Aide to the late Honorable Shirley Chisholm, advancing daycare, community service, and housing initiatives across New York. She later partnered with local leaders to help develop senior housing and served for years on Community Board 8, shaping local policy that supported families and older adults.

Today, as President of her Tenant Association — she continues to lead by example. Whether she’s giving lectures to fellow seniors, encouraging physical activity, or building community through workshops and social programs, her message is simple: “Activation prevents stagnation.”

This Black History Month, we celebrate Ms. Joyce’s leadership, resilience, and the impact she has made. Thank you for everything you have done and continue to do, Ms. Joyce!

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” On this MLK day, we are grateful for o...
01/19/2026

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. said: “The time is always right to do what is right.” On this MLK day, we are grateful for our 19 volunteers and 6 drivers who made our first Friendship and Flowers visiting outreach of 2026 a great success. Despite the cold and snow this past Saturday January 17th, our community came together to spend time with 30 of our elderly neighbors, sharing flowers, conversation and companionship. We are so grateful for our partnership with , who generously donate the arrangements that brighten up our senior friends’ rooms (and days!) Swipe to see the smiles 💐

If volunteering is one of your resolutions this year, we are always looking for compassionate volunteers to join us for our in-person visits or remotely as phone companions. Visit the link in bio to learn more. 💙

On this last day of 2025, we are grateful for our community of caring supporters and compassionate volunteers 🥰 Thanks ...
12/31/2025

On this last day of 2025, we are grateful for our community of caring supporters and compassionate volunteers 🥰 Thanks to you, Friendships for Life New York has brightened the lives of our elderly friends this year with:

• 2,529 phone calls and 595 in-person visits 🌹
• 115 birthday calls and visits
• 23 home-cooked Thanksgiving meals on Thanksgiving Day
• 17 outreach events including 3 outdoor trips to the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park Zoo and MTA Museum
• 60 holiday gift bags before Christmas
• Additional activities on Christmas Day ✨
• 2,369 volunteer hours creating life-changing friendships and bringing generations together

Growing old is tough, and no one should grow old alone. In 2026, you can give more elderly New Yorkers and volunteers the opportunity to connect, share, learn and encourage one another.

Your kindness and generosity have a lasting impact on the homebound elderly friends we serve, showing they are seen, heard and loved 💖

Please help our mission and impact grow in 2026, and donate at:
https://www.friendshipsny.org/donate

This past cold and sunny Saturday December 20th, we visited with 30 of our elder friends, sharing the joy of the season ...
12/23/2025

This past cold and sunny Saturday December 20th, we visited with 30 of our elder friends, sharing the joy of the season with carols, flowers, handwritten cards, and more.

With the help of 19 volunteers and 5 drivers, our annual Not Alone at Christmas visits brought warmth and holiday cheer to homebound older adults across NYC. From gift bag assembly earlier in the week to planning Saturday’s visits, many hands helped make this day special.

We’re especially grateful for the Living Faith Community Church youth group for their thoughtful handmade Christmas cards, and to everyone who helped behind the scenes.

As always, thank you to for the beautiful floral arrangements that continue to bring comfort and joy to elderly New Yorkers living alone, especially during the holidays.

Thanks to your support and compassion, we can ensure our elder friends are remembered, cared for, and not alone this Christmas 💚❤️

On this , we’re reflecting on our recent Thanksgiving outreach - our 8th edition was filled with food and friendship, t...
12/02/2025

On this , we’re reflecting on our recent Thanksgiving outreach - our 8th edition was filled with food and friendship, thanks to this wonderful community.

19 volunteers, 5 drivers, and 11 incredible members of Ebenezer Wesleyan Methodist Church Women’s League helped prepare and deliver 23 homemade Thanksgiving meals to our homebound elder friends across NYC.

Some of our elder friends even opened their homes to volunteers who didn’t have plans of their own! Intergenerational friendships like these ease loneliness for older adults and can also give younger neighbors a deeper sense of connection, empathy, and belonging in their own community.

For elderly neighbors who live alone, being remembered and included during the holidays is a powerful reminder that their community still cares.

On this , will you help us keep moments like this going all year long? Your gift supports friendly visits, meal deliveries, phone calls, and celebrations that remind our elders they are seen, heard, and loved - and that no one has to grow old alone.

Donate at the link in bio 🧡

This Thanksgiving, we are so for our community of volunteers (especially the ones that volunteer in a turkey costume!)...
11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we are so for our community of volunteers (especially the ones that volunteer in a turkey costume!), supporters, partners, and our elder friends🍁💐

On Saturday, November 15, our Friendship & Flowers visits brought blooms, small gifts, and handwritten cards to 30 homebound older adults across Brooklyn and Manhattan. We are especially grateful for , whose donated floral arrangements bring joy and comfort to elderly New Yorkers month after month, and for students, who wrote thoughtful Thanksgiving cards.

Thank you for helping our elderly neighbors feel seen, heard, and loved this Thanksgiving season. 💛

What are you thankful for? Let us know in the comments👇and click the link in bio to learn how you can positively impact the lives of elderly New Yorkers in need of friendship.

On October 18th, thanks to 18 volunteers and 5 drivers, we brought flowers from , tiny pumpkins, and warm conversations ...
11/25/2025

On October 18th, thanks to 18 volunteers and 5 drivers, we brought flowers from , tiny pumpkins, and warm conversations to 29 of our elderly neighbors to welcome autumn 🍂

As the weather gets cooler, our beloved elders count on the warmth of human connections. The holiday season can be an especially difficult time for those who are homebound and isolated. Can you help us make their holidays a bit brighter this year? Tap the link in our bio to learn more about getting involved and spreading the love🌻💛

We might be a little late to posting, but it’s never too late to celebrate a good day! On Saturday September 20th, we wr...
10/24/2025

We might be a little late to posting, but it’s never too late to celebrate a good day! On Saturday September 20th, we wrapped up summer with one more afternoon of Friendship & Flowers. With the help of 16 volunteers and 4 drivers, we visited 30 of our elder friends across the city, bringing conversation, comfort, and beautiful blooms to brighten their weekend.
A big thank you to for the donated arrangements that make our visits extra memorable. We’re so grateful to every volunteer who showed up (both on the day and behind the scenes) to make sure our elder neighbors feel remembered and cared for. Swipe to see smiles and tap the link in bio to learn more!

On Saturday August 16th, we spent a summer afternoon sharing flowers and stories with 30 of our elder friends across NYC...
09/04/2025

On Saturday August 16th, we spent a summer afternoon sharing flowers and stories with 30 of our elder friends across NYC.

With 16 and 5 drivers, our third Friendship & Flowers event of the summer brought smiles, gratitude, and heartfelt connection.

A special thank you to for donating the gorgeous arrangements that brighten homes (and spirits!) month after month. They’re always a highlight of the day!

Our next Friendship & Flowers visit is on Saturday, September 20. Tap the link in bio to learn how you can get involved! Until then, we’re so grateful for this caring community that helps make sure our neighbors feel seen, heard, and loved. 💕

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No One Wants to Grow Old Alone. That's why Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly enters the lives of our elderly neighbors suffering from social isolation and in need of companionship. Our desire is to build lifetime friendships with the isolated elders we encounter, remembering and listening to them when it truly matters.

Little Brothers was founded in Paris in 1946 by French nobleman Armand Marquiset. After witnessing the suffering and oppression of the elderly in war-ravaged Europe, Marquiset began delivering hot meals and flowers to his elderly neighbors.

The first US chapter started in Chicago in 1959, followed by Cincinnati in 1997. Little Brothers now serves the elderly in Boston, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and, most recently, New York City.