March is Nutrition Month, and this year, food insecurity among seniors is one of the topics that the Little Brothers wish to address. To do this, they are launching a project against food insecurity in collaboration with local institutions and organizations. This initiative is part of the continuity of the support of the Little Brothers … Continued
Quebec’s population is aging and will soon be one of the oldest in the western world [1]. By 2030, 2.3 million people, or 25 percent of the province’s population, will be over 65 years of age. More than a third of them will be at risk of suffering from social isolation. What does isolation mean … Continued
It is with joy and excitement that the entire Little Brothers family is preparing for the return of the holiday meals, which will take place in a dozen regions of Quebec. This annual tradition was canceled in 2020 and 2021 due to pandemic restrictions. On December 24 and 25, an army of big-hearted volunteers will … Continued
Little Brothers, present throughout Quebec to support isolated elderly people, is launching a notoriety campaign that will run until December 4 in television, digital, billboards, magazines and newspapers. Thanks to the partnership with Quebecor, Little Brothers will be able to promote their mission to a wide audience. “By making links with seniors in their community, … Continued
Every year, we take the time to recognize the essential commitment of the volunteers of the Little Brothers and to thank them for the time and love given to our Great Friends. The Juliette-Huot Prize: rewarding the exemplary commitment of our volunteers In 2022, Andrée Ruel was awarded the trophy. A gentle, caring person with … Continued
Thanks to you, who are part of the big Little Brothers family, we were able to make a real difference in the lives of 2,636 seniors this year. Your solidarity and devotion to breaking the isolation of elderly people in Quebec makes it possible, year after year, to offer Great Friends the love and friendship … Continued
Little Brothers are proud to unveil their new visual identity to their entire community. The flower, emblem of the Little Brothers, expresses the attention, the love and the fraternity that we have for our Great Friends and Great Friends. This flower also represents the way in which the teams and volunteers of the Little Brothers … Continued
30 % of the 600,000 people aged 75 and over in Quebec are likely to suffer from social isolation [1] in the coming years. Making a concrete difference when dealing with a situation of this magnitude requires constant commitment. It requires coordinating and mobilizing all available resources to act effectively. It also means alerting public opinion … Continued
On this French National Holiday, we would like to highlight Little Brothers’ beginnings, in France, just after World War II, thanks to one man’s passion: Armand Marquiset. As a young man from a long line of aristocrats, Armand Marquiset took enjoyment in traveling and the simple pleasures of life. He was immediately struck by social … Continued
Multiple studies now show the adverse effects of isolation on the psychological and physical well-being of seniors, as well as their life expectancy. Studies show that loneliness and social isolation can affect longevity as significantly as a sedentary lifestyle, obesity, and smoking. In fact, the Harvard Study of Adult Development, started in 1939, shows that … Continued
