CORPORATE

ENGAGEMENT

2014

SERVICES & ADVOCACY FOR GLBT ELDERS

(SAGE)

ABOUT SAGE

Founded in 1978, SAGE is the country's largest and oldest

organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender

older adults.

SAGE’s MISSION

LEAD in addressing issues related to LGBT aging

WORK to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults

ADVOCATE for their rights

FOSTER a greater understanding of aging in all communities

PROMOTE positive images of LGBT life in later years

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ECONOMIC HARDSHIP

High poverty rates Twice as high in lesbian couples as heterosexuals Higher among transgender people, people of color Lifetime of discrimination

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INCREASED ISOLATION

80% of long-term care provided by family members

LGBT older adults twice as likely to be single

3-4 times as likely to be without children

Rely on families of choice

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COMPETENT SERVICES Lack of sensitivity to LGBT older adults Re-enter “the closet” Likely to fear and delay care from these settings

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WORSENED HEALTH

Less likely to report excellent or average health More likely to delay or not seek medical care More likely to abuse alcohol Few targeted interventions Transgender people at greater risk

WORKING FOR CHANGE

SAGE First’s

Friendly Visiting program for homebound LGBT elders

LGBT Senior Drop-In Center

Support group for LGBT older adults with HIV

Municipally-funded caregiver respite program for LGBT older adults

SAGE First’s

Training and technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports for LGBT older adults: the National Resource Center for LGBT Aging

LGBT-specific senior center, The SAGE Center, as part of New York City’s Innovative Senior Center Initiative

OUR PROGRAMS

National Resource Center on LGBT Aging (NRC)

SAGE Affiliate Network (SAGENet)

Diverse Elders Coalition

NATIONAL

SAGEWorks

SAGEStory

SAGECap

Advocacy

• Federal

• New York State

The SAGE Center

• THE SAGE CENTER

SAGE Harlem

• SAGE HARLEM

Social Services

• SAGE SOCIAL SERVICES

Lifelong Learning

• SAGE LIFELONG LEARNING

Women’s Program

• SAGE WOMEN’S PROGRAM

NEW YORK CITY

WHAT YOU CAN DO

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GET INVOLVED

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Dinner @ The Center

Workforce Development

Friendly Visitors

Outreach & Engagement

Special Events

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Serve meals to and engage with 130 LGBT older adults

8-10 volunteers

Monday through Friday, 5:00 to 6:30 pm

Special holidays: Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year’s

DINNER @ THE CENTER

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Work with LGBT people age 40+

Provide resume tips

Help improve interviewing skills

Demonstrate your company’s commitment to being age-affirming

Get connected to high caliber candidates to meet a range of staffing needs

Create a model program for others to follow

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

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Operates in all 5 boroughs

Visit a homebound LGBT older adult once a week for an hour or two and make calls between visits

12 month commitment of involvement with the client

FRIENDLY VISITORS

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At national conferences, health fairs, expos and Pride-related activities

Plan a panel presentation with SAGE about a program or topic on which your company is partnering us

Invite SAGE to share a booth with your company

Raise awareness about SAGE and its mission at events in which your company participates

OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT

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Fire Island Pines Celebration

Pride Parade

SAGE Awards & Gala

Toys Party

Women’s Dances @ LQ

Women's Teas @ Henrietta's

SPECIAL EVENTS

LEARN MORE

www.sageusa.org

www.lgbtagingcenter.org

www.diverseeleders.org