DOROT

Vision

DOROT will be an innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers of all ages to improve the lives and health of older adults, addressing the challenges of an aging society.

Mission

DOROT alleviates social isolation among older adults and provides services to help them live independently as valued members of the community. We serve the Jewish and wider community, bringing the generations together in a mutually beneficial partnership of elders, volunteers, and professionals. Our work provides an effective model for others.

Values

• Jewish Communal Responsibility: Affirming our commitment to honor the older members of the community, by bringing the generations together
• Commitment to Excellence: Upholding the highest of standards in all that we do
• Compassion: Connecting personally with sensitivity and concern to provide exceptional care
• Making a Difference: Having a demonstrable impact in the lives of the people we serve
• Integrity: Being worthy of the trust of all our constituents
• Innovation: Being dedicated to learning and to creatively addressing the evolving needs of the elder and volunteer communities

Founded in 1976, DOROT (“generations” in Hebrew) facilitates a dynamic partnership between older adults, volunteers, and professionals through programs designed to combat social isolation and loneliness and bring the generations together. DOROT is dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults in the Jewish and wider community to help them live more independently as valued community members. Compassion and a commitment to excellence are hallmarks of DOROT’s programs and staff. The agency is a recognized innovative leader in mobilizing volunteers and infusing social work into its service delivery model. Our vast offerings of programs are conducted onsite, in the home, remotely and in the community.

DOROT serves clients on the Upper West Side from 59th to 125th Street, and on the East Side from 14th to 96th Street. DOROT also has a variety of services for older adults in Westchester County

For further information about DOROT, please visit www.dorotusa.org.