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At DOROT, it’s no secret that volunteering has mutual benefits for all involved – including teens and older adults alike! CBS News featured the story of teen volunteer, Penelope Segerdahl, who matched with senior, Laura Lehrman, for weekly visits, knitting lessons, and so much more through DOROT’s Teen Internship Program. Penelope quickly found that her time […]

Meet our College Summer Intern, Lily McBride. Lily spends her days working with our Volunteer Services and Impact and Evaluation Team. Continue reading to hear her take on what it’s like interning with DOROT: “My name is Lily McBride, and I am a summer college intern at DOROT working in their Volunteer Services and Impact […]

As DOROT’s Chief Program Officer, I am privileged to work daily with staff that connect deeply with DOROT’s commitment to alleviate social isolation and bring generations together. We get to see the effect human interaction can have on the spirit of older adults and volunteers alike. Last month, as part of Global Loneliness Awareness Week, […]

We’re excited to share a new DOROT series, Love Sex & Friendship After 60. This series speaks directly to the U.S. Surgeon General’s recent health advisory warning that people of all ages are experiencing an epidemic of loneliness and isolation. But there is a solution. The single best thing you can do to live a […]

DOROT intergenerational pair Nathan Goldberg and Alex Mastey were recently featured on One Move At A Time, a podcast that highlights people and organizations who empower people, enrich lives, and enhance communities through chess. Nathan and Alex meet up face-to-face across the chessboard every Wednesday for DOROT Westchester’s Intergenerational After-School Chess program. The intergenerational friends […]

We are thrilled to announce our partnership with NYU Chai, the Center for Health and Aging Innovation at the NYU Silver School of Social Work, and other NYC-based organizations pioneering in our field of intergenerational programs and connection, in celebrating NYC Intergen Month.  Throughout the month of June, together with our partners, we’re participating in […]

We’re excited to welcome 13 outstanding Summer College Interns who will be working at DOROT over the next few months. From helping facilitate intergenerational programs to working on dynamic events for 65+ adults to digging into our impact and evaluation work – we’re grateful to have them on our team! Get to know them below:

June 13, 2023 Earlier today, members of the Coalition to End Social Isolation & Loneliness, including DOROT, submitted a letter to the Offices of Majority Leader Charles Schumer, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, Speaker Kevin McCarthy, and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. The letter urged Congressional Leadership to include critical reforms in future legislative efforts that address […]

We are thrilled to serve as a sponsor of Project UnLonely’s 7th Annual UnLonely Film Festival! The Virtual Launch Event will kick off the 7th season, featuring 30 new, influential short films focused on loneliness from diverse perspectives. Join us to find out the winning films and celebrate the power of film to engage, inspire, empower […]

Each year during Volunteer Appreciation Month, we shine a light on the power of volunteers to tackle society’s greatest challenges, build stronger communities, and be a force that transforms the world. This year, we heard from older adults in the DOROT community who wanted to share their gratitude to the volunteers who lend their time […]