SAGE Gives Help for the Holidays, to Both Seniors and Kids

As the holidays approach, many LGBT elders experience feelings of vulnerability and social isolation. That's why SAGE has collaborated with the Movement Advancement Project (MAP) and the Diverse Elders Coalition to produce a one-page infographic that captures a range of helpful resources, from financial support and inclusive and affirming housing to hotlines with judgment-free support.

LGBT older adults are less likely to be married or partnered, and are twice as likely to live alone, leaving them particularly vulnerable to social isolation.

MAP, along with partners at SAGE and the Diverse Elders Coalition, have released a new infographic providing resources for LGBT elders as well as information about the challenges facing LGBT older adults.

The infographic is designed to help isolated or lonely LGBT older adults know that they are not alone and that there are resources available ranging from financial support to identifying inclusive and affirming housing to hotlines with judgement-free support. The infographic is translated into six different languages: English, Spanish, Tagalog, Vietnamese, Arabic and Chinese.

To access the infographic, click here.

And remember, the SAGE LGBT Elder Hotline is always available at 1-888-234-SAGE!

Toys, Toys, Toys!

On Sunday, December 10 from 5-9 p.m. join the folks at SAGE when they gather for their 32nd Annual Toy Drive.

Special guests include Whoopi Goldberg, Chris Kann and Robby Brown. The event will be held at Chelsea Piers, Pier 60, 23rd Street and West Side Highway. Please bring an unwrapped toy(s), clothing and/or a donation to SAGE.

Toys will be distributed to the following charities: 9th Police Precinct Community Center, The Felix Organization, Ali Forney Center, Brooklyn ACE Integration Head Start, Camp Felix, God's Love We Deliver, Good Shepherd Services, Grace Baptist/Faith Mission, The Iris House, UWS Jericho Project/Brick Church and Youth Represent.

Get your tickets for $95 each to the 32nd Annual Toys Party, which will take place on December 10, 2017, from 5 to 9 p.m. at Chelsea Piers in New York City, at https://giveto.sageusa.org/TP2017Tickets

SAGE is the nation's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) elders.

For more information, visit sageusa.org