Your organization can bring the Old Friends Club model to your community, offering adults living with dementia a welcoming place to connect while giving their caregivers time to rest and recharge. As an Affiliate, you’ll access the framework, guidance and tools needed to start and sustain a local Club.
Together, we can help families remain connected, supported and hopeful.
How our Affiliate Partnership works
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Startup Funding: Old Friends Club Network provides $2,500 to new nonprofit Affiliates to assist in startup costs.
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Complete Toolkit©: We provide a comprehensive proprietary guide covering every aspect of running a successful Club. This includes costs, policies, procedures, forms, and more. Our toolkit equips you with all the knowledge you need.
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Ongoing Training: We offer regular training for your staff and volunteers. This includes dementia education, programming ideas, safety protocols, and best practices for engaging members. You'll have continual support to nurture your skills.
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Access to Resources: From marketing materials to activity suggestions, we offer a wealth of resources to make your Club thrive. You'll have a library of tools at your fingertips.
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Networking and Sharing: Connect with Clubs in the Network to share ideas and inspiration.
We're here to help make the process smooth and successful. Let us know how we can support you!
Real Impact in Your Community
“You’re a lifesaver not only to me, but for my mom also—she's an alert, different person when she gets home from the OFC!”
– Spousal Caregiver