"I am so looking forward to the Easter dinner party.  I am 89 now and can't get out much any more so the winters seem so long.  I appreciate all that Little Brothers do for me and can't wait to see my friends and all of those smiling faces.  God Bless"
Love ,
Mary

Dear Friend of the Elderly:
For Mary, age 89 and many elderly people like her, the harsh Upper Peninsula winters are extremely hard because of the isolation and loneliness it creates for our old friends. Mary lives alone on a small farm 10 miles from Houghton. Arthritis makes it difficult for Mary to walk out to get her mail, especially in two feet of snow.

Elsa, a volunteer, and her two children will soon be stopping by Mary's house to visit, drop off groceries and make sure she has received her invitation to the Little Brothers Easter Day dinner party. It's been January since Mary left the house and that was to attend a birthday party sponsored by Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly.

During this Easter season, we are asking donors like yourselves to please send a gift to extend the loving hand of friendship and service to elderly people that have no family and no place else to turn.

Little Brothers - Friends of the Elderly is committed to relieving isolation and loneliness among the elderly. When Little Brothers welcome a new friend like Mary, we commit to a lifetime of friendship and services. We promise to be there to the end of their lives.

As part of our continuing celebrations we are reaching out on Easter Sunday, in friendship to more than 800 isolated elderly. Little Brothers will hold parties at nine locations in the Copper Country, parties that will lift the spirits and provide badly needed social opportunities for many elderly people who are alone like Mary. In addition, hot meals with a visit, homemade desserts, flowers, and an Easter basket will be delivered to those who are homebound and unable to attend the parties.

Please take a moment to write a check today. Your gift to Little Brothers will make a big difference in the lives of our elderly friend.
During Easter week over 800 volunteers during Easter week will help Little Brothers provide an opportunity for our elderly friends to enjoy a home cooked meal, candlelight, fresh flowers, great friendship, the Easter bunny, and most importantly a sense of being loved.
We are seeking your help and partnership with our volunteers so that Little Brothers can continue to bring happiness, dignity and independence to our elderly friends during the Easter season.

* Your gift of $20 will help an elderly friend.
* $50 will provide Easter Day dinners with home made Easter baskets and flowers to three elderly friends.
* $75 will provide Easter Day dinners with homemade Easter baskets, flowers, and entertainment for five elderly friends.
* $100 will provide on Easter Day home delivered meal, homemade Easter basket and dessert, flowers, and a friendly visit for six elderly friends.
* $150 - $300 will provide support for the many Little Brothers programs offered to our elderly friends.

There's one very simple reason why our old friends can count on us... to be there to the end of their lives. Because we know that we can count on you! With your support we are able to provide a lifetime of help for those in need.

We appreciate your past partnership and look forward with gratitude to whatever you can give. On behalf of our elderly friends, volunteers, board, and staff thank you for your kindness and generosity.

Gratefully,

Michael J. Aten
Executive Director

Consider purchasing a Brick for our "Wall of Honor". They are only $150, you can purchase one to memorialize or honor a loved one.

Consider joining our "Friendship Club" by becoming a monthly donor and in turn you will receive a monthly story about our elderly and the programs that we are providing.

Nonprofit organization contributions tax deductible