Remembering Jerry

On January 8, 2021, Rainbow Elder Care of Greater Dayton lost its founder and fearless leader. Jerry Mallicoat was a force in the LGBT community. Not only did he take the reigns of this organization, but Jerry also forged relatioships with LGBT and allied leaders throughout Greater Dayton toward making the lives of LGBT elders […]

Happy New Year 2021!

It’s been a REALLY challenging and strange year, hasn’t it? So many things made 2020 infamous, but it still reminded us that there are things we value and never want to take for granted. As we head into a new year filled with hope and possibilities, we at Rainbow Elder Care of Greater Dayton value YOU and […]

Join Us at the LGBT Horizons of Aging VIRTUAL Summit 2020

This three half-day virtual conference is designed to affirm the lives of older LGBTQ people and to educate senior service providers and others about the unique needs of this community. The event will feature keynote Arykah Carter, a trans woman of color serving on the board of TransOhio and TransSaints, working on the Black Trans Project, a photo exhibit designed to […]

Don’t Miss the Oct. 21 Virtual Rubi Awards

It’s time to register to attend the second annual Greater Dayton LGBTQ+ VIRTUAL Her/History Rubi Awards on Oct. 21. If you attended last year, you know what a great evening of community and celebration it was . . . and this year, it will be even better. We have some special things planned, including a […]

Help Preserve and Honor Our Her/History

IT’S TIME !! It’s time to start nominating people, places and events that have been pivotal in our local Miami Valley LGBTQ history. WE NEED YOU to tell us about important history we should capture and preserve in historical archives at Wright State, whether it’s stories, memorabilia you want to donate, or nominating trailblazers for […]

Inclusive Affordable Housing Downtown May Be for You

For older LGBT adults, it can be important — yet challenging — to find a welcoming and affirming place to live in our later years so it’s exciting to have an option like the Art Lofts in our beautiful newly renovated Arcade. If downtown living appeals to you, don’t miss this opportunity to get your […]

Virtual Pride 2020: Join Our Virtual Book Club

Happy Pride Month! We know it’s difficult being cooped up during the pandemic when we can’t get out and about and celebrate with our people. So, Rainbow Elder Care is starting a virtual book club in honor of Pride Month as a way for us to come together virtually via ZOOM while we read a […]

Call for Proposals November 16 – 18 Virtual Summit DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: June 1, 2020, 12:00 PM Eastern Time EMAIL TO: jmallicoat@phdmc.org AND Sheila Fox at sfox@eventinsite.com The Horizons Planning Committee is requesting proposals for session presentations, due by June 1, 2020, at 11:59 pm Eastern time. Conference Purpose: The goal of the conference is to provide interdisciplinary education and conversation about aging and the LGBT community for individuals who identify in this community and the professionals who […]

Rainbow Helps Advocate for Vulnerable Prisoner Release Amidst COVID19

Rainbow Elder Care is part of a statewide task force called the Ohio Healthcare Modernization Movement working to modernize Ohio’s HIV criminalization laws to conform with current science and treatment that can suppress the virus to the point of begging undetectable and therefore untransmittable to others. The group also advocates for those accused or convicted […]

Rainbow Meal Delivery during Coronavirus Pandemic

During these difficult times, Rainbow Elder Care will be offering FREE meals to those age 60 and older who are in need because of the coronavirus emergency. Perhaps you are ill and unable to get out to shop or are facing a financial hardship. If so, Rainbow Elder Care may be able to help. For […]