Friends & Co

08/25/2026

Things are never quite as scary when you've got a best friend.
—Bill Watterson

08/22/2026

Friends & Co has earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid , the highest level of recognition available through the Candid/GuideStar platform!

Friends & Co has earned the 2026 Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition available through the Candid/GuideStar platform. The Platinum Seal recognizes nonprofits that voluntarily share […]

08/21/2026

Our name has changed. Our commitment to older adults, and to creating meaningful connection, has not.

Would you like a deeper look at the story behind the change?

When Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly Twin Cities became Friends & Co, you may have wondered why we changed our name. Watch this short 1-minute video to learn more Changing a name […]

08/20/2026

From Little Brothers to Friends & Co: Why We Changed Our Name

08/19/2026

Connecting with others helps me feel less alone too | Friends & Co

08/18/2026

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis MPR talks about programs that bring older adults and volunteers together through phone conversations, virtual coffee chats and in-person visits through Friends & Co

Coming up at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, MPR News host Angela Davis talks about a Minnesota-based nonprofit that helps older adults build connections with others through phone conversations, virtual coffee chats and in-person visits.

08/18/2026

We made the news!

A short phone call can make a big difference

On any given weekday afternoon, usually Tuesdays, Joyce Harris receives a phone call at her home in Minneapolis. At the other end of the line sits Mary Maas in St. Paul. Like old friends, they discuss a range of topics from weather to politics to restaurant recommendations...

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08/15/2026

"I'll never forget how every phone call ended. Robert would tell me how much he loved God and how grateful he was that we had become friends..."
https://friendsco.org/volunteer-of-the-month-august/

Imagine dialing the number of someone you’ve never met, only to discover years later that you’ll remember their voice for the rest of your life. Seven years ago, Angela called Robert […]