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We’re thrilled to have our Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Programs profiled in UJA Federation’s blog during Pride Month. For teens and seniors like Dan (he/him) and Sophie (they/them), pictured above, these programs have created community and multi-generational bonds.  For Ben, a high school student, participating in DOROT’s Intergenerational LGBTQ+ Affinity Group has been eye-opening and affirming. “I […]

And, we do too! Join us for DOROT’s Annual Benefit on Wednesday, June 15 at the Harvard Club! Ari Melber, MSNBC anchor and chief legal correspondent, is back by popular demand as our host after getting rave reviews in the role last year. This year, we are honoring Donna Jakubovitz, former DOROT Board President and community […]

DOROT is thrilled to sponsor the 2022 6th Annual UnLonely Film Festival, which will kick-off with a Virtual Launch Event featuring 36 new, powerful short films focused on loneliness from a diversity of perspectives. All films will be available to stream all year long on their website. Join the launch event virtually at 7:00 pm […]

We’re wrapping up National Volunteer Month this week and also celebrating Global Intergenerational Week! Now in its third year, this annual worldwide campaign connects everyone who is passionate about everything intergenerational. We’re thrilled to profile some volunteers who participate in DOROT’s varied intergenerational work. Our final volunteer profile is Dan Joiner! Dan has been a […]

This week marks not just the final days of National Volunteer Month but also Global Intergenerational Week! Now in its third year, this annual worldwide campaign connects everyone who is passionate about everything intergenerational. We’re thrilled to profile some volunteers who participate in DOROT’s varied intergenerational work. First up is Courtney Dennis, a volunteer for Response […]

April is National Volunteer Month! All month long, we’ll be sharing stories from our incredible community of volunteers. Today, we hear from Bridget Sullivan, a volunteer for Package Deliveries, Birthday Deliveries and more!  How did you get involved with DOROT? In the winter of 2020, a very scary time to be in NYC as the […]

At DOROT, every month could be Volunteer Month, but to the rest of the country, April is National Volunteer Month! All month long, we’ll be sharing stories from our incredible community of volunteers. Today, meet Mohab Idris, a student at Hunter College who has volunteered for every Package Delivery program during the pandemic over the […]

Intergenerational connections are going virtual! DOROT is one of only 13 New York City-based organizations to receive a grant through the Eisner Foundation’s new New York City grantmaking program. The $150,00 grant will allow DOROT to expand our Virtual Teen Internship program model as a stand-alone digital platform that will benefit older adults and teens throughout […]

April is National Volunteer Month! All month long, we’ll be sharing stories from our incredible community of volunteers. Today, we hear from Eleanor Pearson, a former DOROT Summer College Intern and current Caring Calls volunteer! How did you get involved with DOROT? I got involved with DOROT when I applied for the Summer Internship Program […]

April is National Volunteer Month! All month long, we’ll be sharing stories from our incredible community of volunteers. Today, meet Edna Davoll, a volunteer for DOROT’s Response Team, Package Delivery, Birthday Calls and more! How did you get involved with DOROT? Prior to my retirement, I was seeking volunteer opportunities and discovered DOROT. I’m very […]