Support Friendship Bench DC

Friendship Bench DC is a program of HelpAge USA and an official adaptation of the Friendship Bench Zimbabwe model. This evidence-based program trains older volunteers (“Grandparents”) to provide free, confidential, non-clinical empathetic listening and problem-solving support to people of all ages.

Community members can schedule an appointment with a trained Friendship Bench DC Grandparent at one of our host partner sites, which include senior wellness centers, schools, social services organizations, parks and recreation sites. and houses of worship. Please donate to help ensure a Friendship Bench is accessible to all who need a listening ear within DC.

Learn more about Friendship Bench DC at helpageusa.org/friendshipbench.