Since 1976, DOROT has worked to provide food, housing, companionship, education, and cultural enrichment to thousands of elderly New Yorkers and fosters friendship and respect between the generations. DOROT enhances the lives of thousands of seniors and their caregivers through a partnership of professional staff and a pool of 10,000 volunteers of all ages. In a world whose aging population is increasing at an exponential rate, DOROT is a model for volunteer-based communal service to the elderly.

Description and/or History:
DOROT has provided thousands of seniors with food, friendship, and opportunities for educational and cultural enrichment. Every year, DOROT's programs serve more than 10,000 seniors and their caregivers who live on Manhattan's East and Upper West Sides. DOROT's telephone services are also available to seniors and volunteers throughout the Greater New York Metropolitan Area.

DOROT's mission is to achieve three goals:

• Enhance the lives of older people through a dynamic partnership of volunteers, professionals and the elderly.
• Foster beneficial relationships between the generations.
• Provide education and leadership in developing volunteer-based programs for seniors,locally, nationally and internationally.
  
  

Contact people:

Carrie Jacobs, Volunteer Manager, (212) 769-2850, (email) Sima Kelner, Program Coordinator, (212) 769-2850, (email) Judith Turner, Director Of Volunteer Services, (212) 769-2850, (email)

Address:

171 West 85th Street New York, NY 10024 (See a map)

Directions:

The crosstown buses stops at Amsterdam Avenue and 86th Street; walk one block to 85th Street. Subway 1 stop at 86th Street.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: 86th Street/Broadway,   Walk distance (in minutes): 4 minutes   Nearest Bus Stop: 86th Street/Amsterdam Avenue, 2 minutes minute walk