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Over one third of older adults in Boston live alone or are separated from their families, leading to feelings of loneliness and social isolation, which is proven to have serious effects on their mental and physical health. Surgeon General issued an advisory on the Epidemic of Loneliness and Social Isolation, reporting that social connection is as critical to our health and well-being as food, wate
07/16/2026
Social connection is essential to healthy aging.
On Thursday, July 23 at 12:00 p.m., join FriendshipWorks' Armenian Community Friendly Visiting Coordinator, Giselle Bravo Brown, for "Connection is Vital to Healthy Aging," an online session exploring the powerful impact of social connection on health and well-being. You'll also learn how FriendshipWorks programs bring older adults and volunteers together for friendship and support.
This webinar is part of the "Dignity in Aging" series hosted by the Armenian Women's Welfare Association (AWWA).
To register today, visit: https://www.fw4elders.org
07/07/2026
July is Social Wellness Month! Social wellness is about dedicating time to healthy relationships, strong support systems, and a deep sense of community and belonging. Connected through our Friendly Visiting program, Heather and Abeba have formed a deep friendship that epitomizes social wellness – with trips to the beach, coffee dates, and lots of laughter in everyday moments. Read their story and more: https://buff.ly/VOIjtAu 💙
06/29/2026
Congratulations👏 to FriendshipWorks’ Executive Director, Kyle Robidoux, for being recognized by the Carroll Center for the Blind and the Massachusetts Commission for the Blind as a 2026 Carroll Society Award Winner for his leadership and advocacy for inclusion and equity in the workplace.
To read more about this award visit: https://buff.ly/USWch29.
06/17/2026
This week is Global Loneliness Awareness Week — a time to reflect on the very real impact that social isolation has on older adults in our Greater Boston communities. At FriendshipWorks, all of our programs are designed to foster social connections – and we see how life changing they can be. Shawn, a Friendly Visiting program participant tells us:
"FriendshipWorks has given me more than just company. It's given me something to hold onto — something steady. It reminds me that I still matter. That my story matters. That I'm not invisible."
Many of our volunteers tell us the feeling is mutual. If you'd like explore our volunteer opportunities, visit: https://buff.ly/0INInb1.
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