We help older adults feel seen, valued, and supported.
The Porchlight Friends mission is to combat loneliness and isolation and to support the well-being of older adults through companionship, in-home assistance, transportation, and community connection.
We believe no one should age alone.
What if your mom or grandma hadn’t spoken to anyone in days? No one to ask how she slept. No one to help her to the doctor. No one to sit with her while she told her favorite story. For many older adults in our community, this is reality. At Porchlight Friends, we assist with errands and rides, but more importantly, we listen to older people, really see them, and remind them that they still matter.
Our goal for the 2025 Give! Campaign is to raise $20,000, enough to provide a full year of no-cost companionship, transportation, and in-home support for 10-12 older adults through our Friends Fund Scholarship. With your donation, we can bring no-cost services to low-income seniors in our region.
Social isolation is a public health crisis. Statistics show 30,000 older adults in our region identify as lonely or isolated, which can lead to higher risks for dementia, heart disease and depression.
“The Porchlight Friends' companions have been a blessing and my mom truly enjoys you and your services.” — Anonymous son of a current Porchlight Friends' client
Phone: (719) 204-3604