Press and quotes

"Having a phone buddy has brightened my days. I look forward to speaking to (my volunteer phone buddy) every week. I'm so grateful that my phone buddy came into my life! " 

- R., senior client, age 63

"I was lonely, it’s nice to have someone to talk to about interesting things." 

- K., senior client, age 72

"I think (Friendly Voices) is awesome. So many seniors are lonely and just want someone to talk to." 

- A. Shivers, Activity Director, Via at Carlisle Senior Living, Iowa  

"Thank you so much for working so hard with (our residents)...I know they really enjoy it and look forward to the break it gives them!" 

- C.W., administrator, Chase County Care & Rehab, Kansas

"Your team is a blessing to our residents." 

- J. Pacaldo, director, A&J Assisted Living, Daly City, California  

"(My senior phone buddy) has shared many heartfelt stories from her past, her love of history, and her immense kind and positive spirit." 

- Friendly Voices volunteer