Our Vision
A world where LGBTQ elders are:
- Embraced and valued
- Treated with dignity and respect
- Able to freely and safely express their unique identities
Our Mission
Improving the lives of LGBTQ elders through education, advocacy, collaboration and support
Our Values
As the only fully inclusive LGBTQ elder organization in the Miami Valley, we drive positive change by:
- Delivering education and training about the LGBTQ population and the needs of LGBTQ elders specifically
- Performing advocacy that helps policy makers and the public understand and effectively respond to the needs of LGBTQ elders
- Publicly promoting information about the needs of LGBTQ elders in our area
- Collaborating with straight allies and other organizations to meet the needs of LGBTQ elders
- Providing support and leadership to university researchers who study and identify the needs of LGBTQ elders in the Miami Valley
- Providing support and leadership to local groups working to provide LGBTQ-friendly affordable housing for seniors
- Sponsoring events and activities that honor and celebrate the contributions of LGBTQ elders
- Organizing social activities that build community and reduce the isolation of LGBTQ elders
- Providing information and referrals to meet the needs of individual LGBTQ elders
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