Compeer International

03/02/2026

But connection doesn’t happen by accident.
It requires structure. Training. Oversight. Coordination. Community partnerships.

If we want to reduce loneliness at scale, we must invest in the infrastructure that makes connection possible.

Investment in Compeer’s infrastructure allows us to:
• Expand into new communities
• Support and train volunteers
• Increase access to programs
• Sustain long-term, measurable impact

If this message resonates with you, we invite you to be part of the solution.

🌍 Support Compeer’s mission
🤝 Invest in connection
📍 Help us grow sustainable communities of friendship

Because building connection isn’t just meaningful — it’s essential.

03/01/2026

One friendship can reduce isolation, build confidence, and change the course of someone’s life.

That’s why Compeer exists.

Watch. Share. And if you’re ready to make a difference — or need connection yourself —

📍 Visit Compeer.org and find a program near you.

Together, we can build communities where no one feels alone.

02/28/2026

But the solution isn’t complicated.

It’s connection.
It’s presence.
It’s friendship.

Compeer exists to bridge the gap between being a stranger and becoming a friend.

Watch this video and reflect on who in your life may need connection — or how you can step into that role for someone else.

Ready to take the next step?

🌎 Find a Compeer program near you at Compeer.org
🤝 Volunteer. Refer. Get connected.

Friendship is powerful. And it starts with one step.

02/27/2026

Sometimes it’s quiet.
Sometimes it’s hidden behind a smile.
Sometimes it’s simply the absence of someone to call a friend.

At Compeer, we believe friendship is more than social interaction its protection against isolation, depression, and disconnection.

This video is a reminder that connection matters.
And one meaningful relationship can change everything.

If you or someone you know could benefit from a supportive friendship, or if you’re ready to become that connection for someone else…

🌍 Visit Compeer.org
📍 Find a program near you
🤝 Be the difference in someone’s life

Because no one should have to navigate life alone.

02/26/2026

We made it easier to connect.

Compeer is now more accessible than ever.

🌎 Explore our new Find a Program page
📍 Locate a Compeer program near you
🤝 Start your journey toward connection

No matter where you are — support is closer than you think.

👉 Visit Compeer.org and find your location today.

https://compeer.org/find-a-program/

02/15/2026

✨We're excited to share that Compeer is featured in the new documentary "Travels With George: A Journey Through Depression, Connection, and Friendship." This powerful film highlights the story of Dan Lukasik and George Tillmon, a friendship that may have started as mentorship but grew into something much deeper.

The documentary features Compeer CEO Cheri Alvarez and founder Bunny Skirboll and is now available to watch.
View the full film at compeer.org (featured on the homepage)

Learn more about the project at buffalodepressionproject.com
We encourage you to watch and share this meaningful story about friendship, mental health, and the power of connection.

Please check video 👉🏼 https://compeer.org

02/13/2026

🎥 Local Documentary on Depression to Air on PBS

A new article from Buffalo Rising highlights an upcoming local documentary on depression that will air on PBS, bringing critical awareness to mental health in our community.

We’re encouraged to see stories like this being shared publicly. Open conversations about depression help reduce stigma, increase understanding, and remind individuals that they are not alone.

At Compeer International, we know that mental health challenges are often deeply connected to isolation and loneliness. Through friendship-based mentoring, youth programs, veteran support, and community social engagement initiatives, we work every day to build meaningful connections that strengthen emotional wellness.

Awareness creates understanding.
Connection creates healing.

We encourage our community to read the article and tune in to support this important dialogue.

🔗 Source: Buffalo Rising
https://www.buffalorising.com/2026/02/local-documentary-on-depression-to-air-on-pbs/amp/

The original documentary, Travels with George: A Journey Through Depression, Connection, & Friendship, will premiere on Buffalo Toronto PBS this Sunday, February 15, 2026, at 5:30 p.m., and again on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 10:30 p.m. The 18-minute film follows Dan Lukasik, a local attorney, an...