¡Feliz Mes del Orgullo! Recursos LGBTQ+ para personas mayores
El mes de Orgullo de Lesbianas, Gays, Bisexuales, Transgenero y Queer (LGBTQ) se celebra cada año en el mes de junio para honrar el Levantamiento de Stonewall en Manhattan, que se consideró el comienzo del movimiento moderno por los derechos LGBTQ+. Hoy, el Orgullo es una oportunidad para celebrar, animar y apoyar a la comunidad LGBTQ+.
In honor of Pride Month, we‘re sharing some resources for LGBTQ+ older adults. LGBTQ+ older adults are twice as likely to be single and live alone and four times less likely to have children. Because of this, elders in the community are especially vulnerable to social isolation and may not have traditional caregivers to help them age comfortably in their own homes. Meals on Wheels can help by providing nutritious meals delivered by friendly, caring volunteers.
Los adultos mayores LGBTQ+ en las Ciudades Gemelas también tienen casi el doble de probabilidades de ser cuidadores y casi el doble de probabilidades de ser voluntarios en comparación con la población general. según un estudio reciente de la Universidad de Minnesota y Rainbow Health. Meals on Wheels da la bienvenida y apoya voluntarios y destinatarios de la comida de todas identidades de género y sexualidades.
Recursos LGBTQ+ para personas mayores
SAGE
SAGE: Apoyo y servicios para personas mayores LGBTQ+ es la organización más grande y antigua del país dedicada a mejorar las vidas de personas mayores LGBTQ+. Fundado en 1978 con sede en la ciudad de Nueva York, SAGE es una organización nacional que ofrece servicios de apoyo y recursos para consumidores a personas mayores LGBTQ+ y sus cuidadores.
Entre su oferta de programas incluye SAGEConectar, “a phone-buddy program that matches LGBTQ+ elders with volunteers for weekly phone calls.” They also maintain the Centro Nacional de Recursos sobre el Envejecimiento LGBTQ+.
OutFront Minnesota
OutFront MinnesotaSu misión es crear un estado donde personas lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transgenero y queer sean libres de ser quienes son, amar a quienes aman y vivir sin temor a la violencia, al abuso o la discriminacion. La organización fue fundada en 1987 para luchar por la justicia y equidad LGBTQ+. Manejan una página de recursos para personas LGBTQ+ de todas las edades.
amigos y compañía
amigos y compañía regularly hosts gatherings called “Let’s Do Lunch” and “Let’s Do Coffee” to bring together older LGBTQ+ adults for social connection and community support over a meal or coffee. This is a “relaxed and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome” and is designed specifically for older LGBTQ+ individuals to meet, connect, and socialize.
Friends and Co is hosting their Older & Bolder Pride Celebration 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, June 27. Meals on Wheels is proud to sponsor this celebration and luncheon, open to all LGBTQ+ older adults (RSVP required).
Queermunity
Queermunity is a cafe, event space, and community hub located in Uptown, Minneapolis. Queermunity is open to the public daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and general entry is free. The space hosts resources and community programming aimed at all ages, including weekly yoga classes, “GayAA” Queer Alcoholics Anonymous Support group, book clubs, résumé support, discussion groups, and arts and cultural programming. They are one of the sites for weekly Friends and Co “Let’s Do Coffee” meetups. Check out their events lineup here.
¡Únase a nosotros en el Festival de Orgullo de las Ciudades Gemelas!
El Festival del Orgullo de las Ciudades Gemelas is the largest free Pride festival in the country. Taking place this year on June 28-29 at Loring Park, the Twin Cities Pride Festival is a celebration of the LGBTQ+ community and all LGBTQ+ people and allies are welcome. Metro Meals on Wheels is excited to march in the 2025 Twin Cities Pride Parade. We hope to see you there on June 29 starting at 11 a.m.!