social connection

Lane Johnson of the Philadelphia Eagles stands between three older women smiling.

Eagles’ Lane Johnson Highlights DOROT’s Work Fighting Loneliness

Philadelphia Eagles offensive tackle, and mental health advocate, Lane Johnson spotlighted DOROT's mission to alleviate social isolation and loneliness for The Philadelphia Citizen.

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DOROT’s Mark Meridy Speaks at a Conference on Social Prescribing

DOROT's Executive Director Mark Meridy recently spoke at a summit hosted by UJA-Federation of New York —“The Power of Connection: Social Prescribing to Combat Isolation and Loneliness.”

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Volunteer Spotlight: Talbot Hall

Get to know DOROT volunteer Talbot Hall, a writer and director for film and theatre—and self-proclaimed lifelong creative and goofball. In her time with DOROT, she has volunteered as a University Without Walls (UWW) presenter and Caring Calls volunteer, both of which have brought her a great deal of personal fulfillment. Tell us a little […]

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NPR Spotlights DOROT’s Intergenerational Programs

This wonderful story from NPR’s All Things Considered introduces Andrea and Angelo, an older adult and high school student who formed a friendship at DOROT last summer. Connecting people from different generations is a powerful way to combat social isolation and loneliness–and it’s at the heart of everything we do. Listen below: Read the full […]

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The Human Stories of October 7

Author and journalist Lee Yaron recently visited DOROT to discuss her new book, 10/7: 100 Human Stories, which chronicles the October 7 Hamas attack on Israel through the personal accounts of 100 people. In a discussion with Executive Director Mark L. Meridy, the longtime Haaretz reporter shared some of the moving, often harrowing, stories she […]

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Thank You, Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery Volunteers!

Thank you to the hundreds of volunteers who gave their time and made connections during Rosh Hashanah Package Delivery on September 22! Volunteers delivered joy and connection to over 500 older adults across Manhattan and Westchester and ranged from individuals to families, pairs of friends to groups of colleagues, and even former DOROT interns. See […]

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Pianist and Artist/Scholar in Residence Jeanne Golan Presents Musical Series on “Recovered Voices”

We’re excited to welcome back Jeanne Golan to DOROT, this time as Artist/Scholar in Residence for four concerts over the next year. In addition to being a decorated pianist whose playing has been described by the New York Times as, “technically polished and superbly expressive,” Golan is a Professor of Music at SUNY/Nassau. Golan, who […]

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DOROT Named as Finalist in 4th Annual NYC Imagine Awards

We’re thrilled to announce that DOROT has been named a finalist in the 4th Annual NYC Imagine Awards. The NYC Imagine Awards was created to offer formal acknowledgment to some of NYC metro’s most effective and innovative nonprofit organizations. The 4th Annual NYC Imagine Awards nonprofit competition will take place on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 […]

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Celebrating the Life of Dr. Ruth

DOROT mourns the loss of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, z”l, the renowned sex therapist, author, and Holocaust survivor who passed away at the age of 96. We were honored to feature Dr. Ruth at our 2021 Annual Benefit, where she shared words of wisdom on building social connections with host Ari Melber. Revisit their charming exchange […]

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Volunteer Spotlight: Judi Squire

Judi Squire has been a volunteer with DOROT for seven years! In her time with DOROT, she has worn many volunteer hats—Package Delivery volunteer, office volunteer, Tech Coach, Friendly Visitor, and Response Team volunteer. She was recently recognized for her volunteer efforts by UJA-Federation of New York — pictured above with Laura Klein (left), Director […]

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