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The Elderly

In the general population Little Brothers serves, 78% are women, 74% are African-American, 24% are Caucasian and 2% are Hispanic; 82% live in north central, west, south and the lower northeast Philadelphia; 95% are at 150% of poverty or below; 57% are over 80; all live alone with the exception of a very few who live with a close family member (spouse, sibling) who is also 65.

photo: David Fiskphoto: David Fisk 

Old Friends Comments and Quotes, Pictures

To everyone concerned, I want to thank you for the wonderful visit and for the gift you brought over for me. I sure appreciated it very much. You sure made my day. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart.

-Peter

Thank you for inviting me to the Thanksgiving party. It was marvelous. It felt like everyone there was my family.

-Charles

Thanks to everyone for caring. It has meant a lot to me and still does.

-Charlotte

You have done it again, just when I think no one cares! You send an angel to brighten my day. We had a wonderful time talking. I enjoyed the visit so much. Thank you again.

-Virginia

 
 
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