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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 […]

DOROT commends the U.S. Surgeon General Vivek H. Murthy, MD, MBA, on releasing the first ever Advisory on the dangers that loneliness and social isolation pose to the American public. Since its founding, DOROT has worked to alleviate social isolation and loneliness in older adults by bringing the generations together. We are thrilled that Dr. […]

Did you know that an estimated one-third of adults age 60+ live alone? And as solo agers they may lack a greater family support structure as they face inevitable challenges — from quality of life to end-of-life decision making.  On this month’s Exit Strategy podcast, Stephanie Garry, Executive Vice President at Plaza Jewish Community Chapel […]

DOROT’s Annual Benefit on May 8, 2023 was a joyous celebration of the generations of volunteers who’ve given their time and hearts to furthering our mission and work. Thank you to all who attended and supported the Benefit!  The weather was perfect for the event, held at the Museum of the City of New York, […]

To wrap up Intergenerational Week, DOROT Westchester joined our partners at the JCC Mid-Westchester for our first Intergenerational Social Action event. Over 40 volunteers, many of them new to DOROT, came together to enjoy a bagel brunch before making sandwiches for HOPE, a local soup kitchen.  Over 200 lunch bags were packed for the HOPE Pantry! […]

It’s Global Intergenerational Week! It’s never been more important to combat loneliness and isolation. This week we’re joining organizations across the world, including Generations United and the Eisner Foundation, in celebrating the power of connecting younger and older people. All week we’ll be highlighting DOROT’s intergenerational programs and the impact of intergeneration connections more broadly. […]

Each March, National Social Work Month recognizes the impact social workers deliver while providing services to people of all ages. Social work is at the heart of every program and service DOROT offers to keep older adults connected, engaged and living independently as valued members of the community. In fact, nearly 28% of DOROT’s staff […]

DOROT was excited to attend and facilitate sessions at the American Society on Aging’s “On Aging” Conference, taking place March 27-30, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. The theme of this year’s conference is is Advancing Health & Well-Being. Over the course of the week, presenters and participants learned from one another and leaders in aging through […]