DOROT

03/12/2026

How do two strangers, decades apart in age, meet — let alone become good friends?

Kira, 30, and Kamal, 84, were paired through DOROT’s Friendly Visiting program in 2022. Their weekly visits often include lively discussions about movies, with Kamal sharing his love of film noir and Kira enjoying the historical and cultural context he includes about the movies he loves.

They talk about their different cultural backgrounds—Kamal’s Indian heritage and Kira’s Japanese heritage—and a shared love for exploring other cultures through food. Sometimes they work on a new recipe together.

Over time, these moments of connection have grown into a meaningful friendship across generations.

Every Friendly Visiting pair is different. But behind each one is DOROT’s social work team, matching volunteers and older adults in a process that’s part instinct, part formula, and great deal of care. It’s the art of making friends.

👉 Read Kira & Kamal’s story — and see how meaningful connections begin.

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Despite different cultural backgrounds and a 52-year age gap, Kira and Kamal have been good friends since 2022, when they were paired through DOROT’s Friendly Visiting program.

03/11/2026

Bring joy and connection this Passover! ✨

There’s still time to sign up for DOROT’s Passover Package Delivery on March 22—and your participation makes a difference in more ways than one.

Spend an hour delivering a package and sharing a conversation, and you’ll discover how much both you and an older neighbor can gain from one meaningful visit.

Give a little time. Make a big impact.

🔗 https://www.dorotusa.org/volunteer/passover-package-delivery/

03/06/2026

Pianist Kessa Mefford shares her experience performing at DOROT. 🎹

👉 Explore upcoming music and cultural offerings at DOROT 🔗 dorotusa.org/calendar.

03/05/2026

At DOROT, the principles of social work guide how we build community: with compassion, integrity, and a commitment to meeting older adults exactly where they are. 💟

This National Social Work Month, we’re honoring DOROT team members whose empathy and dedication touch every corner of our organization.

➡️ Swipe to read reflections on the remarkable impact social workers have on our work—and on all of us who learn from them.

Stay tuned for more! 👀

03/04/2026

Today is DOROT Executive Director Mark Meridy's birthday 🥳 We hope you'll help us celebrate! Here's how:

🎁Give a gift to DOROT to celebrate Mark's commitment to our community! Donate to our special birthday campaign: dorotusa.org/donate.

🎈Drop a birthday note for Mark in the comments below!

03/03/2026

Winter Package Delivery gave us snow, slush, and a whole lot of great volunteer selfies — but it also reminded us of something we already know: DOROT can count on volunteers through any weather.

You showed up, you delivered, you made it happen. ❄️💙

Next up: join us for Passover Package Delivery on March 22!

https://www.dorotusa.org/volunteer/passover-package-delivery/

02/19/2026

Don't miss our upcoming Black History Month programs, starting as early as tomorrow (2/20)!

🏳️‍🌈 Explore the vibrant world of Black LGBTQ+ life in the 1920s–30s with a live, online tour of The New York Historical's Gay Harlem Renaissance exhibition.

📖 Hear stories from DOROT’s Pearls of Wisdom ensemble in an intimate storytelling session honoring Black History Month.

🎨 Learn how three influential African-American artists used bold, narrative-driven art to convey powerful stories about history, politics, everyday life, and fantasy.

Learn more & sign up: dorotusa.org/calendar/?event_type=black-history-month.

02/13/2026

It's true! Whether you volunteer, participate, donate, or cheer us on, YOU are a cherished part of our community. ❤️

Thank you for everything you do to help us make a difference 🤗

02/12/2026

"As we celebrate Black History Month, I’ve been thinking deeply about resilience and legacy and how they are shaped not only by historical moments but by everyday acts of courage, love, and connection." —Charlie Markham | Manager, Onsite and Special Programs

In honor of Black History Month, read Charlie’s full reflection and explore our upcoming programs that highlight the profound contributions Black communities have made to New York City’s culture, history, and beyond.

📖 dorotusa.org/news-stories/a-legacy-rooted-in-resilience.

01/27/2026

‼️ Do you have an hour to spare this week? Post-snow storm, we are looking for help delivering packages and arranging visits + calls for older adults in Manhattan.

If you have a little time to help in any way, we’d truly appreciate it. 💜

All you need to do is pick up a package at DOROT on the UWS on 1/28 or 1/29, then you can make your delivery and visit or call before 2/6.

🔗 Sign up here: https://dorotusa.jotform.com/260197523974971.

01/23/2026

Due to the inclement weather, Winter Package Delivery on 1/25 is cancelled.

If you were registered as a volunteer, please refer to the email you received for more information and next steps.

01/22/2026

Creativity isn’t limited to art—it’s about how we live, dress, and express ourselves! ✨

Join us tomorrow (1/23) as we hear from style icon Debra Rapoport, the beloved New York City artist known for turning everyday materials into extraordinary, sculptural fashion.

For this second session in our Aging and Beauty series, we’ll be exploring how creativity shows up in the choices we make, the clothes we wear, and the ways we express who we are at every stage of life. 👒

Sign up now ➡️ dorotusa.org/DebraRapoport.