NWRAD (Northwest Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf) promotes solidarity and equality for Deaf, Deaf-Blind, and Hard of Hearing lesbians, gays, bisexuals, transgender, queer, and intersexual (LGBTQI) individuals by promoting educational and leadership opportunities and resource information; providing a support system using American Sign Language (ASL); encouraging unity and fellowship; and celebrating the diversity, history, and accomplishments with respect, dignity, and equality.

Resource agencies include Abused Deaf Women's Advocacy Services, Rainbow Alliance of the Deaf, Social58, Washington State Association of the Deaf, Southwest Washington Center of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, Deaf Leather Fraternity, Deaf Lesbian Festival, International Deaf Leather, and ASL Films.

A referral agency for seniors in the Pacific Northwest offering assistance in finding solutions to their housing and care needs.

Seattle Prime Timers is a social and outreach organization for gay men over forty that supports other gay groups while fostering camaraderie between its members and the broader community.

Membership dues:
$35.00 annually with hard copy monthly newsletters mailed to member's address.
$25.00 annually with online-accessed newsletters.

Dues renew January of each year and are pro-rated on a quarterly basis for those joining during the year.

"Prime Timers' activities are as diverse as the membership. All events are member-generated and sponsored and are limited only to the imagination and support of the group."

Prime Timers Worldwide: FOR THE BEST TIMES OF YOUR LIFE
Prime Timers are older gay or bisexual men (and younger men who admire mature men) who enrich their social lives, engage in diverse activities, and enjoy opportunities and friendships with other Prime Timers throughout the world. Our organization is emerging as a leading force in the gay and bisexual communities with over 75 chapters throughout North America and Australia.

Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

As the only designated Level I adult and pediatric trauma and verified burn center in the state of Washington, Harborview serves as the regional trauma and burn referral center for Alaska, Montana and Idaho and the disaster preparedness and disaster control hospital for Seattle and King County.

Patients given priority for care include the non-English speaking poor; the uninsured or underinsured, victims of domestic violence or sexual assault; people incarcerated in King County's jails; people with mental illness or substance abuse problems, particularly those treated involuntarily; people with sexually transmitted diseases; and those who require specialized emergency, trauma or burn care.

Sammamish Mortgage is a family owned and operated lender who has been proudly serving the Pacific Northwest since 1992. We believe in making the mortgage process as transparent as possible and we were a pioneer in allowing clients to price their own loan, track rates and experience an online digital mortgage process. Combining technology with advice from our highly experienced team, we consistently provide an efficient 5-star experience for our clients and referral partners.

The Northwest LGBT Senior Care Providers Network is a network of senior care providers working together to provide advocacy and quality of care for the LGBT seniors of Washington State. Members offer their expertise in fields that include, but are not limited to, attorneys, community services and senior centers, fiduciaries, financial planning, government agencies, home care agencies, home health agencies, housing providers, information services, insurance providers, moving services, and pharmacy services.

Monthly meetings, with guest speakers, cover a wide array of topics focusing on LGBT elders today and tomorrow.

ResCare Washington offers daily living support services and in-home care, vocational training, job placement, pharmacy, rehab and behavioral health services for people of all ages and skill levels.

The Lynnwood Senior Center provides people 62 years of age and older with a variety of services, activities, and special events, e.g., fitness classes, outdoor recreation, trips and tours, and hiking.

elder law, estate planning, probate and Medicaid planning

Catholic Community Services (CCS) and Catholic Housing Services (CHS) are outreaches of the Catholic Church in Western Washington. CCS and CHS employees and volunteers come from many faith traditions to serve and support poor and vulnerable people through the provision of quality, integrated services and housing.

Areas of focus: Shelter & Homeless; Child, Youth & Family; Housing; Specialized Services (e.g., services for veterans, immigrants, refugees in Western Washington); Seniors & In-Home Care; Mental Health; and Addiction Recovery.

LGBT-related therapy services.

Services include elderly home care; care management & RN oversight; comprehensive in-home care assessment and planning; flexible in-home care options without long-term contracts; short shifts (1 to 4 hours), hourly care, overnight care, respite care, transitional care, travel services, skilled nursing care; friendly companionship & conversation; bathing, dressing & grooming assistance; light housekeeping; transportation & errands; meal prep planning; foot care; medication reminders & glucose monitoring; wound care & skilled nursing services; toileting & incontinence care; ambulation support & transfer assistance; and end-of-life comfort and care.

Cara Lauer works with Elderwise as part of her contributions as a member of the Momentia Seattle Stewardship Team.