Every year across Québec, Little Brothers volunteers bring warmth and comfort to isolated Great Friends during the Holiday season. One gesture, one smile, one moment of presence — that’s the spirit of a meaningful Christmas.
What if, this year, we decorated the tree a little less — and warmed hearts a little more? Discover 8 simple, caring gestures to brighten a Great Friend’s Christmas and build genuine connection, true to Little Brothers’ mission.
Behind the magic of Christmas lies a much greater mission: supporting Great Friends all year long. The Little Brothers teams and volunteers break isolation and offer a human, caring, and lasting presence.
Understanding and preventing seniors’ isolation
When the heat hits, it becomes a real danger for many isolated older adults. Thanks to Little Brothers volunteers, a caring presence makes all the difference.
Loneliness in old age: a public health issue in Quebec Did you know that one in five people aged 75 and over feels profoundly alone, increasing the risk of depression and health problems? Often invisible, the loneliness of the elderly is nonetheless very real. In Quebec, one in five seniors has no one close to … Continued
Students from École Barthélémy-Vimont-Annexe wrote personalized cards to break the solitude of seniors in their community, as part of Canadian Intergenerational Day.
This holiday season, brighten the lives of seniors with 6 warm gestures. From regular visits to shared meals and meaningful gifts, every act counts. Together, let’s create memorable moments, breaking isolation with love and care.
In this festive season, become a ray of sunshine for our isolated seniors. Offer time, share smiles and build warm ties. This festive season, become a ray of sunshine for our isolated seniors. Offer time, share smiles and build warm ties. Together, let’s make every gesture a link that becomes a source of fulfillment and shared happiness.
Remember our isolated seniors this Remembrance Month: take part in events, make a donation, become a volunteer, organize gatherings and take moments of reflection. Together, let’s fight isolation.
