Upcoming Events

Join FriendshipWorks for a soulful night of live music and community connection at our signature spring event! Enjoy the smooth sounds of Safiya Leslie, the talented vocalist and Manager of our MusicWorks Program, as she lights up the stage.

This free event is part of the Thursdays Jazz Night series at Long Live Roxbury Brewery & Taproom, and is all about good music, good company, and good vibes—all in support of building a more connected Boston. (Craft brews, seltzers, non-alchoholic beverages and food are available for purchase.)

This event is FREE for all members of the FriendshipWorks community, is a special appreciation event for our volunteers, and is open to the public – so invite your friends and family!

PLEASE REGISTER so we know you are attending.

Goddard House Community Initiatives is a founding partner and sponsor of the FriendshipWorks MusicWorks program.

On April 20, 2026, four dedicated runners are taking on the Boston Marathon on behalf of FriendshipWorks to help ensure that older adults in Greater Boston can age with connection, dignity, and joy.

Click the link below to meet the runners and learn more about how you can help them cross the finish line and support FriendshIpWorks at the same time.

Purchase your tickets today for FriendshipWorks' "A Cause for Connection: Changing the View on Aging, Together" — a special evening reception dedicated to reshaping how Boston thinks about aging. Set high above the city at View Boston, atop the iconic Prudential Tower, this uplifting celebration honors the extraordinary impact of human connection and the conviction that everyone deserves the opportunity to age with respect and a strong sense of community. We expect this event to sell out. For more information about sponsorships and available tickets click the link below.

Stop by the FriendshipWorks table at the Allston-Brighton "Block Party" and meet members of our staff. This fun community family event will have food, face painting, zumba, kids games & activities, raffles and more. Bring friends and family! The event is free and open to the public. A special shout out to Jane, Friendly Visiting volunteer for informing us of this opportunity. For more information visit the Block Party website.

Do you know someone in the Greater Boston Armenian community who could benefit from learning about the importance of social connection?

Join Giselle Bravo Brown, FriendshipWorks' Armenian Community Friendly Visiting Coordinator, for "Connection Is Vital to Healthy Aging." This free informative online session is presented by the Armenian Women's Welfare Association (AWWA) as part of their series, "No One Should Age Alone."

The U.S. Surgeon General issued an advisory on the epidemic of loneliness and social isolation, reporting that social connection is as critical to our health and well-being as food, water, and shelter. Over one-third of older adults in Boston live alone or are separated from their families, leading to feelings of loneliness and social isolation.

Attendees of "Connection is Vital to Healthy Aging" will learn how FriendshipWorks is working to address this issue through our Friendly Visiting program that brings older adults and volunteers together for friendship, assistance, and emotional support. The program is available at no cost to adults ages 60 and older (55+ for those with vision or hearing loss).

Thanks to the AWWA for supporting FriendshipWorks in bringing the Friendly Visiting program to the Armenian community.
To register, visit: fw4elders.org/webinar

Celebrate Good Neighbor Day with FriendshipWorks! Join us for this FREE community event where you can meet neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy fun activities.
• Make a vision board about what community means to you or what you want it to look like
• Write a note to a friend or neighbor
• Learn more about FriendshipWorks volunteering
All are welcome. Materials are provided. Please register so we have enough for everyone.

This online event is an opportunity to network with members of the FriendshipWorks community, learn about "Motivation for Longevity" from speaker Abby Altman Ph.D., where she will talk about how to build sustainable habits, improve follow-through, and navigate life transitions with greater clarity, consistency, and purpose.

You'll also hear about FriendshipWorks' last fiscal year's program accomplishments as well as goals for this year.

When you register now you'll receive reminder emails with a zoom link prior to the event. 

Are you a little tired of the chaos that Giving Tuesday creates — the endless emails, the scrolling, the hype, the noise? We invite you to slow down, gather with friends, and do something more meaningful. Let's turn the frenzy of this global day into a friendly neighborhood potluck/house crawl, cocktail hour, intimate dinner party, or game night — and help raise awareness and funds for FriendshipWorks and our mission to end elder isolation.

You set the vibe, invite your friends, and share why friendship and connection matter in your community. We’ll provide everything you need to make it easy and impactful: digital invites, talking points, donation links, and ideas to get guests engaged and in the giving spirit.

✨ Don’t forget to snap and share your photos of food, fun, and friendship — tag us on social media to spread the joy! Let’s make this Giving Tuesday one to remember — one gathering at a time.