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Sage 2014 Corporate Engagement
- 1. CORPORATE ENGAGEMENT 2014 SERVICES & ADVOCACY FOR GLBT ELDERS (SAGE)
- 2. 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.
- 4. 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
- 5. THEISSUES ECONOMIC HARDSHIP High poverty rates Twice as high in lesbian couples as heterosexuals Higher among transgender people, people of color Lifetime of discrimination
- 6. THEISSUES 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
- 7. THEISSUES COMPETENT SERVICES Lack of sensitivity to LGBT older adults Re-enter “the closet” Likely to fear and delay care from these settings
- 8. THEISSUES 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
- 10. 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
- 11. 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
- 12. OUR PROGRAMS
- 13. National Resource Center on LGBT Aging (NRC) SAGE Affiliate Network (SAGENet) Diverse Elders Coalition NATIONAL SAGEWorks SAGEStory SAGECap Advocacy • Federal • New York State
- 14. 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
- 15. WHAT YOU CAN DO 15
- 16. GET INVOLVED 16 Dinner @ The Center Workforce Development Friendly Visitors Outreach & Engagement Special Events
- 17. 17 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
- 18. 18 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
- 19. 19 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
- 20. 20 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
- 21. 21 Fire Island Pines Celebration Pride Parade SAGE Awards & Gala Toys Party Women’s Dances @ LQ Women's Teas @ Henrietta's SPECIAL EVENTS