Celebrating 50+ years of providing crucial services to seniors and people who care about them.

Visiting Neighbors wishes everyone a happy and healthy autumn. We're an organization for all seasons and volunteers are welcome to join us any time!

Welcome to Visiting Neighbors!

“Neighbors helping neighbors” since 1972

With 50+ years of experience, Visiting Neighbors has been helping seniors in New York City live meaningful and active lives by matching them with one of our dedicated volunteers. Our programs and services help seniors maintain their independence by connecting them with someone who cares. Our goal is to provide a helping hand to our community's elderly, who may not have family or friends nearby.

44,000+
seniors
Assisted by Visiting Neighbors since 1972
11,000+
neighbors
Served through Shop & Escort and Friendly Visiting
13,000+
hours
Of telephone reassurance in 2021
We serve seniors who reside in Manhattan from South Ferry to 30th Street, river to river and seniors living in Forest Hills and Rego Park, Queens. Additionally, we receive calls from all over NYC and its surrounding vicinity.
Our programs
Visiting Neighbors provides a lifeline, keeping seniors independent and connected to the community.
Giving
Every contribution goes towards helping seniors and supporting neighborhood programs.
Get involved
From shopping to playing cards, we have several opportunities to connect with seniors.
The Eisner Foundation Grantee Spotlight
September 2024

In 2022, Visiting Neighbors was named a grantee by The Eisner Foundation to continue developing the Therapeutic Walking Program that brings together youth volunteers and older adults, keeping older adults engaged in their community while creating transformative relationships as they share life experiences.

The Eisner Foundation identifies, advocates for, and invests in high-quality and innovative programs that unite multiple generations for the enrichment of our communities.

This September, they posted a spotlight about Visiting Neighbors including interviews with staff, volunteers, and seniors.

Read spotlight

The spotlight is available on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.