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CBS New York reported on DOROT’s Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery Program on Sunday, September 10. DOROT’s Executive Director, Mark Meridy shared, “It gives volunteers the opportunity to do something good in the community, and it’s the way that we’re able to bring the generations together and be able to provide a sense of belonging for many […]

NBC’s Lester Holt shares the story of DOROT’s Intergenerational Chess Program on an all-new “NBC Nightly News: Kids Edition”! The program got its start when Zachary Targoff, then 13 years old, was matched by DOROT with senior Herman Bomze, z”l, to play chess every week. Their bond grew over years of shared chess and friendship […]

For this week’s Summer College Intern Takeover, we’re hearing from Grace Sacco and Daniella Acosta who are interning with our Kosher Meals at Home program. Below they share some reflections on their internship experience as it comes to a close:  Daniella Acosta My name is Daniella Acosta, and I am in intern with Kosher Meals at […]

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: