Wellness Together aims to improve quality of life for older adults who are homebound for health reasons or because they’re caregivers. We first ensure that basic needs are met, and then we go further to engage bodies, minds, and spirits.  

We work in two distinct phases: first, our social workers make home visits to conduct assessments and understand our neighbors’ priorities. In the beginning of these relationships we’re helping with nutrition, rent and landlord issues, and other basic needs. Then, after we’ve ensured that situations are stabilized, we focus on making community connections, including by coordinating virtual health and wellness workshops and discussions of art and history. Neighbors are also paired with volunteers who check in regularly to ensure everything’s going well.   

In-person services, conducted carefully to ensure safety for all, are available for our neighbors on the Lower East Side and in Chinatown. All our services are free of charge and available in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Cantonese. We also welcome anyone ages 60+ to join our program via telephone – from anywhere!