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DOROT on CBS: Combatting Social Isolation with Intergenerational Connections

DOROT was featured on last night’s CBS Evening News as one of two organizations across the country effectively combatting social isolation and loneliness in older adults.

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The Power of Showing Up: A College Intern Reflects

As a summer college intern with DOROT’s Impact and Evaluation Department, I had the chance to accompany an older adult to the grave of her loved one through DOROT’s Cemetery Visit program.

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Aging Solo? You Don’t Have to Go It Alone: 5 Takeaways from 1,000+ Solo Agers

Who will help me if something goes wrong? That’s the burning question for older adults who live on their own and one of the questions that Aging Alone Together, DOROT’s flagship program for solo agers, tackles.

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Volunteer

Volunteer in person, online, or by phone.

Connect across generations, share your skills and knowledge, and build friendships. As a DOROT volunteer, you’ll make a meaningful difference in your life and the lives of others.

Volunteers smiling as they pick up their holiday packages to deliver to older adults in Manhattan.

Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery

Deliver joy and holiday cheer to older adults through DOROT’s Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery!

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DOROT Tech Coaches help older adults feel more comfortable and confident with technology.

Volunteer as a Tech Coach

If you’re comfortable using everyday technology, help an older neighbor develop the skills and confidence they need to navigate our digital world.

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A gift to DOROT is an investment in your community.

A gift to DOROT is an investment in a stronger and more connected community. Your generosity powers innovative programs that help older adults age with dignity, purpose, and joy—while bringing generations together. Because of you, cost is never a barrier to meaningful connection.

Upcoming Events

We offer a rich menu of programs, activities, and events that empower you to stay active and socially connected. Explore our calendar to find upcoming opportunities in person, online, or by phone.

August 11, 2025

Current Events

Join journalist and professor Gregg Birnbaum for a weekly discussion examining each week’s key news developments, both at home and abroad. From politics, health care and criminal justice/policing, to the economy, societal and global changes, foreign affairs and more.

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August 11, 2025

Tech Coaching with DOROT Teens

Bring your own device and meet with one of our Teen Interns for an hour to ask your technology questions, receive support, and make a new connection.

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August 13, 2025

Chair Yoga, Qigong, Tai Chi Easy Fusion

This fusion class combines gentle movement, energy work, and self-care techniques, with seated and standing exercises (chair modifications offered). Class ends with a yoga nidra deep relaxation and meditation to…

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When Generations Connect

In our intergenerational community, older adults and teens discover how much they have in common and how deeply they can enrich each other’s lives.

Meet some of these incredible teens and older adults.