CfA LGBT's
Social Engagement ProgramThe Social Engagement Committee facilitates social support, connection to resources, and access to area programs in North Texas to everyone in the LGBT community over age 55. The reason we do this is to foster a high quality of life and an ongoing vibrant experience of living through later decades of life. This allows our members to continue learning, growing, and celebrating themselves and each other through strengthening social networks.
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Social support, Connection to resources
We spend our time building alliances, developing fresh, relevant content, and planning and executing events that will ignite your imagination and help you remember how wonderful it is to connect with others in your community.
Every demographic experiences challenges and needs social engagement support. The aging LGBT community is particularly vulnerable in:
- Isolation: loss of family and friends who passed away, lost touch, or overwhelmed by their own circumstances
- Fear: facing hardships with regard to being “out” and/or losing medical or housing benefits – due to sexuality, gender identity, or gender presentation
- Uncertainty: concerns about reaching out for help and being perceived as “needy” or facing the unknown of meeting new people
Attendees gathered at the start of the program for April’s Social Engagement Money Matters in Retirement program at Chadra Mezza Grill.
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Event sponsor Mike Torres, from Agency for the Retired, Elderly and Disabled, sharing information with attendees at Kicking-Off the Holidays Social Engagement Program at Chadra Mezza Grill.
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Attendees dancing at the Valentine’s Party & Tea Dance Social Engagement celebration.
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Activities of CfA LGBT's Social Engagement Program
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We continually seek ways to open pathways between LGBT seniors and the solutions that will be of greatest benefit. We want to create programs, host events, introduce members to new ideas and allies in a manner that is easy and most comfortable for them, including information about an ever-expanding list of partner agencies. If you have ever wondered how you will discover LGBT-focused, culturally competent resources, social outings, gender-specific LGBT social groups, educational programs, housing, and/or wellness initiatives – come meet the Coalition for Aging LGBT, get on our mailing list, check our calendar or Facebook page or join our Facebook groups.
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Are you interested in volunteering for the CfA LGBT?If you have a specific skill or experience to add value to our Coalition for Aging LGBT (CfA LGBT), join us and we will be grateful for your commitment.
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Are you a Service Provider?If you have a great service that can include LGBT seniors, we would love your partnership to the Coalition for Aging LGBT (CfA LGBT).
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