Creating Friendship and Combating Isolation

Friendship Circle volunteer plays games with children during drive-thru event. Photo Courtesy of Zelik Moscowitz

Friendship is essential for all of us. But during the pandemic, children with intellectual disabilities have needed friends more than ever. The Friendship Circle of Illinois, based in Northbrook, pairs children with special needs with teen volunteers to create lasting bonds. The volunteers enjoy being mentors and the children, mainly ages 4 to 12, are […]