Blog – GenPride

New Pride Place Application Workshops

New Pride Place Workshops We expect to see apartments fill up quickly, which is why we're offering application workshops in advance! These sessions will guide you through the application process, eligibility, and requirements. There will be volunteers present to help get you...

GenPride Movie Club

GenPride has partnered with Scarecrow Video to create our new 'Movie Club' featuring free online screening, presented by Seattle’s Scarecrow Video and followed by a lively after-movie discussion. REGISTER NOW www.genpri.de/movies This program is supported in part by a grant from the...

Pride Place Residency Application & Eligibility Info Sessions in May🏳️‍🌈

The application period for residency is near, and we want to ensure our community is fully equipped to take advantage of this fantastic housing opportunity! Applications will now open on June 15 We expect to see apartments fill up quickly, which...

Dr. Henry Kuharic – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Pioneering HIV physician Dr. Henry Kuharic was at the forefront of the race to understand HIV and care for patients from the mid-1980s to the early 1990s. A dedicated internist, Henry volunteered on the first Project HOPE voyage in 1960, which provided...

Emil Hawk Brandon – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Emil Sparrowhawk Brandon, also known as “Hawk”, has been a member of the Seattle area leather community and Sex Positive Community and a volunteer advocate for over a decade. Hawk has been out and proud as Queer since the late 70’s, and...

Dyke Community Activists – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Dyke Community Activists was a group of lesbian social justice activists who worked together in Seattle for around 21 years, hosting numerous community events to bring lesbians together to learn about and support progressive political movements, both locally around the globe.

George Dicks – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

George Dicks has been devoted throughout his life to expanding health literacy in the African American and LGBTQIA+ communities. He currently works as Lead Geriatric Mental Health Specialist in Harborview Mental Health and Addiction Services, Geriatric Psychiatry Services.

Norma Timbang – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Norma Timbang is known for her skill in building effective working relationships with community activists and legislators. She has been instrumental in community campaigns that focus on human rights and immigrant issues

Low-Income Seniors: Apply Now for the SFMNP Benefit Card and Enjoy Fresh Produce from Farmers Markets

We are excited to share that the Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) has opened enrollment for the popular Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). This program offers low-income seniors a one-time SFMNP benefit card worth $80, which can be used to purchase...

Technology Tips with Dr. John

Hello everyone, this is Dr. John checking in to assist you with your technology needs. During the last session of the in-office Tech Coaching and Assistance, I helped participants: reset passwords set up an online account for accessing health records unsubscribed from...

Social Worker Position Open at GenPride

Programming includes developing and coordinating programs for GenPride Center. The development process will include meeting with various community members, volunteers, and partner associates to determine and assess programming.

Dementia Action Collaborative (DAC) Listening Sessions –

Dear Community Partners, As you may know, the Dementia Action Collaborative (DAC) is hosting a series of virtual listening sessions to better understand the unique challenges faced by those living with memory loss or dementia and their families. As an organization...

Do More Feel Better seeks participants

University of Washington is looking for participants (aged 60+) interested in a 9-week virtual program called "Do More, Feel Better" that is based on research showing that increasing participation in pleasurable and rewarding activities can lead to improvement in depressive symptoms. If...

Pillars of Pride ’23: Save The Date – May 7

Save The Date! 2023 Pillars of Pride - Sunday, May 7 We will be hosting this year's Pillars of Pride: Honoring our 2sLGBTQIA+ Elders on May 7, 2023, from 10:30 am-2 pm, at the wonderful Fischer Pavillion in Seattle Center. This event...

2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

2023 Enrollment Period Opens April 10 The application period for the 2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program is slated to open on Monday, April 10. In 2023, the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will provide an e-Benefit card valued at $80 (one-time...

Tech Assistance Workshops & Coaching

Technology often changes quickly and it can be difficult to keep track of how to access much needed services and community connections that are important to you. Our tech assistance workshops and coaching with 'Dr. John' provides in-person assistance to navigate technology...

GenPride announces the selection of Judy Kinney (she/they) as Executive Director!

GenPride, Seattle and King County's resource for LGBTQIA+ Aging, announces the selection of Judy Kinney (she/they) as Executive Director! “With the anticipated opening of Pride Place and the GenPride Community Center this fall, we are thrilled to start this monumental year with...

Write Your Story Workshop

This April, join GenPride for a free, in-person Write Your Story workshop. This popular four-week workshop is led by New York Times bestselling memoir author and writing coach Ingrid Ricks. Ingrid will help you identify and structure the personal story you need...

Gayish Podcast episode with Board Member Linda Marchesani

When was the last time you interacted with someone outside of your generation in the LGBTQ+ community? We have a conversation with our guest, Dr. Linda Marchesani, to talk about the experiences of rainbow elders, their unique needs, and the importance of...

Free Webinar on Aging Well in Community

Join author and instructor Margaret Critchlow for a free webinar discussing the easy steps you can take now, toward aging well in community. You’ll learn about: what aging in place might look like for you the difference community can make in aging...

New Pride Place Application Workshops

GenPride Movie Club

Pride Place Residency Application & Eligibility Info Sessions in May🏳️‍🌈

Dr. Henry Kuharic – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Emil Hawk Brandon – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Dyke Community Activists – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

George Dicks – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Norma Timbang – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Low-Income Seniors: Apply Now for the SFMNP Benefit Card and Enjoy Fresh Produce from Farmers Markets

Technology Tips with Dr. John

Social Worker Position Open at GenPride

Dementia Action Collaborative (DAC) Listening Sessions –

Do More Feel Better seeks participants

Pillars of Pride ’23: Save The Date – May 7

2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Tech Assistance Workshops & Coaching

GenPride announces the selection of Judy Kinney (she/they) as Executive Director!

Write Your Story Workshop

Gayish Podcast episode with Board Member Linda Marchesani

Free Webinar on Aging Well in Community

GenPride Statement of Solidarity Against Racism

Rainbow Housing Report

and other Publications of Research

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