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It all started in the fall of 1976 when a few recent graduates of Columbia University’s social work program saw some older adults sitting on park benches near the University and brought them Hannukah treats. This act of kindness blossomed into DOROT’s Package Delivery Program, which now occurs four times a year in Manhattan and […]

August 2021 One thing we have all learned from the COVID-19 pandemic is that social isolation and loneliness affects virtually every segment of society, and that strategies to combat this all too-pervasive issue differs from one community to another. LGBTQ+ older adults are twice as likely to live alone and have a higher propensity for […]

In the world of Jewish education, there is no more prestigious honor than the Covenant Award, given annually by the Covenant Foundation to three innovate educators for forging change in the field and the Jewish community at large. This week, Judith Turner, Senior Program Officer for Volunteer Services and Intergenerational Programs, received the award for […]

It was an evening of gratitude and mutual appreciation as more than 500 members of the DOROT community came together virtually on the evening of June 3, 2021 to celebrate our 45th anniversary and pay special tribute to those who worked tirelessly to innovate and transform DOROT programming during the pandemic year. Thank you to all who have already made […]

Karim Bukhadurov from Great.com interviewed DOROT as part of their ‘Great.com Talks With…’ podcast. This series is an antidote to negative news stories that aims to shed light on organizations and experts whose work is making a positive impact on the world. A deep conversation with a stranger is proven to confer a whole host […]

We’re thrilled to share that the Westchester County Board of Legislators is celebrating Jewish History & Heritage Month by honoring the outstanding achievements and contributions of DOROT Westchester and declaring May 11, 2021 DOROT Day in Westchester County. Read the full press release below: BOARD HONORS DOROT WESTCHESTER, HILLELS OF WESTCHESTER IN JEWISH HISTORY & […]

A new DOROT report shows increased participation in all programs during COVID-19. Learn more about the impact and scope of these programs and activities by reading the full report below.  READ THE FULL REPORT HERE  

DOROT’s Executive Director Mark Meridy will serve as a key presenter at the UnLonely Symposium 2021 — Mental Health & COVID-19: Urgency and Opportunity on May 13th at 12:00 pm EST. Register HERE!  Organized by our friends at the Foundation for Art & Healing, this year’s UnLonely Symposium will explore issues of mental health during […]

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month and we’re thrilled to take this time to celebrate our dedicated volunteers! Since our founding 45 years ago, DOROT has relied on the kindness of volunteers to step forward to be agents of change, creating a world where compassionate people of all ages come together to ensure that older adults […]

The DOROT community of donors, older adults and volunteers will come together virtually on June 3 to celebrate our 45th anniversary and pay special tribute to those who worked tirelessly to innovate and transform DOROT programming during the pandemic year. Everyone is invited to attend the event and encouraged to forward the invitation to friends […]