News & Press Releases

News & Press Releases

Affordable Housing for LGBTQ/SGL Individuals to Be Built in D.C.

Affordable Housing for LGBTQ Seniors

LGBTQ elders are more likely than their age-peers to have experienced discrimination, leaving them more likely to be poor and have chronic health problems. LGBTQ-friendly senior housing aims to provide a safe and supportive place to age.  Read more...

New LGBT/SGL Research Release at 2019 Creating Change Conference

Diverse Elders: April 22, 2018: "A Lack of Fair Housing for Diverse Elders Leads to Health Disparities and Economic Insecurity"

January 28, 2018, Press Release
SAGE Presents Dr. Imani Woody its Advocacy Award for Excellence on Aging Issues

The Renewal Project (2017): She’s transforming her childhood home into a community for LGBT seniors in D.C.

The Kojo Nambde Show (May 4, 2017)

Washington’s LGBTQ Community Faces Housing Challenges In Senior Years

NBC News July 02, 2017: Black, Grey and Gay: The perils of aging LGBTQ People of Color The sparse research available on black LGBTQ elders reveals chronic levels of discrimination, poverty, social isolation and physical and mental health disparities

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