That's What Friends Are For Annual Report 2010 - Little Brothers

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2010 in Review LittLE BRothERS – FRiEndS oF thE ELdERLy offers each elder a lifetime commitment of companionship, an increased support base and a network of friends. In FY2010, Little Brothers provided unique programs to 1,181 Chicago elders over the age of 70. The help of 1,572 volunteers generated 41,461 hours of service. Last year, the average age for Little Brothers’ elders was 83. More than three-fourths of elders served were women. Our elders represent the ethnic diversity of Chicago: African American (43%), Caucasian (36%), Latino (19%), Asian (1%), and multiracial or other race (1%). Many of our elders are physically unable to leave their homes unassisted, many are low income with limited means, and most cannot count on regular contact with family or close friends. giving We are a private non-profit and receive no funds from the government, nor are we a United Way agency. Our ability to forge lifelong connections with our old friends comes from thousands of individuals and dozens of corporations and foundations who express their commitment to our mission through generous donations each year. Little Brothers received $2,688,455 in contributed support in FY2010. PRogRAmS Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly programs and services are free and are designed to relieve the isolation and loneliness of our elders. Through friendship, practical help and positive social experiences, we build a continuum of care, trust and hope to provide elders with a community they can count on. ouR miSSion Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly is a national network of non-profit 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. 2 2010 AnnuAL REPoRt viSiting Volunteers and staff improved the quality of life for elders through regular visits, phone calls and outings. Last year, Little Brothers completed 13,688 contacts with elders, including 9,861 in-person visits and 3,827 phone contacts. These included 432 birthday home visits to elders who could not attend our monthly birthday parties. In addition, Little Brothers staff and volunteers conducted 284 in-home celebrations—special visits from volunteers to celebrate life. cELEBRAtionS oF LiFE Our Holiday Celebrations served more elders in FY2010 than the prior year, with 2,063 meals provided for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter holidays. Year-round, Celebrations of Life activities at our Ashland facility and throughout the city provided an additional 3,973 meals at 12 monthly birthday parties, 14 celebration luncheons, movie club and a monthly Creative Café. We also held 12 family reunions for elders and organized additional group outings such as trips to shop or go to lunch. touching LivES One of our outreach efforts is to meet continually with older adults and introduce them to our programs. This year we met 649 new friends through our Touching Lives events. Some of these elders we met will join the Little Brothers family. SummER vAcAtionS Little Brothers offered 289 interested elders a summer vacation experience. We enabled 120 elders to take part in overnight vacations outside the city at St. Mary of the Lake, Mundelein, IL, or for a week at the historic lodge at Starved Rock State Park in Illinois. An additional 64 elders, who could not travel overnight, went on day trips in the city for such activities as a luncheon boat tour on Lake Michigan. An additional 105 homebound elders enjoyed in-home vacation experiences, such as a Spa Day. SPEciAL ASSiStAncE As many of our old friends faced significant challenges, Little Brothers provided special assistance to address unexpected needs and help the elders maintain their independence. We saw a 17% increase in requests last year (2,317 special requests) for financial assistance, housekeeping help or other support. A total of 1,110 food bags were delivered in FY2010, with each providing a week of meals. LLoyd wALding BRAin FitnESS cEntER In response to research that indicates that mental exercise can keep the mind sharp, Little Brothers launched the Brain Fitness Center 18 months ago. The center features computer terminals, Wii games, and other resources to help elders learn new skills and play games. The center was staffed with tutors, Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 am to 2 pm. > continued
13,688 personal visits and calls of reassurance made to our elders 289 elders participated in our Summer Programs 2,063 holiday experiences for elders either at a party or through homedelivered meals and visits 41,461 hours of service to our elders by 1,572 volunteers in Fy2010 3,973 instances when elders participated in celebrations of Life (includes luncheons, birthday parties and outings) on 2,317 separate occasions, volunteers or staff provided special assistance to an elder (including transportation to and from medical appointments, pharmacies and grocery stores) 1,100 elders each received personalized holiday gifts 193 elders joined Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly 1,110 food bags delivered www.littlebrotherschicago.org 3
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