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Individuals 50 years and older who identify as part of the gender and sexually expansive community including those who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, two-spirit or coming out or questioning their sexual orientation or gender identity.
The Transgender Emergency Fund runs a transitional housing program for the Gender Nonconforming community in Massachusetts. TEF is able to assist with financial aid for low-income Trans and Nonbinary people for necessities such as rental assistance, shelter assistance, nutrition assistance, prescription co-pay help, transportation, and winter clothing, among other forms of support. TEF is also…
Bay Windows is a print and online publication for New England’s LGBTQ+ communities. They publish articles biweekly on Thursdays and the advertising and editorial deadlines are one week before publication. All ads in Bay Windows also appear here on the website at no additional charge. Bay Windows is distributed throughout the greater Boston area and…
The Merrimac Council on Aging and AgeSpan are co-sponsoring an Aging LGBT social group every month. This group was created to provide an opportunity for the aging lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender population to network and connect with one another. It provides the direction it chooses to take in terms of social/programmatic opportunities. This group…
This is New England’s leading legal rights and advocacy organization dedicated to ending discrimination based on sexual orientation, HIV status and gender and identity expression.
This is the country’s first technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports offered to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender adults. It provides training, technical assistance and educational resources to aging providers, LGBT organizations and LGBT older adults. It is led by Services & Advocacy for LGBT Elders (SAGE) in…
Fenway Health offers primary care as well as specialty care and is an advocate on behalf of LGBT health care needs. It has a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender helpline that offers information, referrals, and support. There is also a LGBTQIA+ Older Adults’ Group where older adults of the LGBTQIA+ community can discuss the challenges…
The mission of this social group is to provide gay, bisexual and transgender men and their friends in eastern New England with educational, cultural and social activities that enrich their lives by building and reinforcing safe, supportive connections for both active and isolated members. The group meets on a regular basis continuing its history of…
This is a non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered elders have equal access to the life-prolonging benefits, protections, services and institutions that their heterosexual neighbors have. Its services and programs include education and technical assistance to mainstream providers; education and advocacy regarding administrative and legislative policies that impact the lives…