Lauren and Robert first met in September 2023 through the Florida State University chapter. Their friendship began with a simple conversation in the main living room of Robert's assisted living facility and grew as they discovered shared interests. They spoke about Lauren’s classes, favorite movies, and their mutual love for FSU football! Over time, solving various puzzles together became their favorite activity. One impressive puzzle they completed was an entire map of the U

Meet Alex and Mr. Tommy from San Francisco State University, who have built a strong connection over multiple visits together. Over time, their conversations have become more open and familiar, allowing them to really get to know each other. They’ve talked about Tommy’s life in detail, including his kids, where he grew up, his education, and his career. Tommy has shared stories from his past, including his father making the best fried chicken, his love for pizza, and his enjo

We’re excited to highlight a special match from the Pairs with Pride program at our University of Michigan chapter. A wonderful friendship has grown between student Michelle and her pair Beth. Over the past several months, the pair has built a meaningful connection through regular conversations, puzzles, and shared stories about their lives. Many of their meetings take place at the library, where they’ve developed a tradition of working on puzzles together—recently completin

When Charlie and Joy first met, their conversation flowed easily. What started as a simple first meeting quickly turned into a friendship built on curiosity, laughter, and meaningful conversation. Joy is warm, welcoming, and full of stories, and Charlie loved getting to learn about her life and interests right away. During their early visits, Charlie helped Joy with a few practical things—working on her computer, helping start an online tutoring application, and assisting aro