Organization - FriendshipWorks, Inc.

FriendshipWorks' mission is to decrease isolation, enhance the quality of life, and promote the dignity of older adults and people with disabilities through a network of trained volunteers in the Boston/Brookline area.

Description:
We recruit, screen and train volunteers to provide a variety of services in order to relieve isolation and enhance the quality of life for elders and adults with disabilities. Our programs include the Friendly Visiting Program, the Medical Escort Program, the Short Term Assistance Program, The Strong for Life Exercise Program and the PetPals Pet Visitation Program. FriendshipWorks staff provide training and support to all volunteers.

History:
In 1984, Boston area congregations and health care organizations came together to create a new interfaith coalition dedicated to meeting the needs of frail and isolated seniors by matching them with volunteers who would provide assistance rooted in friendship. We have served over 18,000 Boston area elders and disabled adults and have provided over half a million hours of assistance.

Contact people:

Tyler Kirsch, (phone), (email) Arielle Mather, Medical Escort Program Coordinator, (email) Lois Waller, Director Of Programs, (email)

Address:

105 Chauncy Street - Suite 801 Boston, MA 02111 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.fw4elders.org

Directions:

If you are driving by car from the South you would take 1-93 going North to Boston. Take exit 20, bear left at the fork in the exit ramp (Do not get on the Mass Pike) and then turn LEFT onto KNEELAND ST. You would then turn RIGHT onto WASHINGTON ST. and then turn RIGHT onto ESSEX ST. Take a LEFT onto CHAUNCY ST. If you are driving from the NORTH you would take 1-93 South to Boston and then take Exit 21 towards KNEELAND ST./CHINATOWN. You would Merge onto SURFACE RD. (.1 miles) and then turn RIGHT onto KNEELAND ST. (.2 miles). You would turn RIGHT onto WASHINGTON ST. (.1 miles) and then turn RIGHT onto ESSEX ST. (.1 miles) and turn LEFT onto CHAUNCY ST. (>.1 miles.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Chinatown (Orange), Downtown Crossing (Red), Boylston (Green),   Walk distance (in minutes): 3-6 minute walk from all of the above T Stops   Nearest Bus Stop: Silver Line, 3-6 minutes minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

What is the type of this organization?
	501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization
Does the agency conduct CORI checks?
	Yes

Last updated on June 4, 2012