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# GenPride

Your resource for LGBTQ+ Aging

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## Posts

- [GenPride Blog](https://genprideseattle.org/blog2/) - [wp_blog_designer id="1"]
- [Housing Update 2](https://genprideseattle.org/blog-future/) - LGBTQ-Affirming Affordable SeniorHousing Comes to Seattle!GenPRIDE to be the ground floor service provider.The mayor announced on Monday, December 9 2019, that the Office of Housing has chosen to fund Washington state’s first ever LGBTQ-Affirming Affordable Senior Housing building, to be located on Capitol Hill. The property, located between Pike and Pine on Broadway in the
- [Preparing Pride Place Documents](https://genprideseattle.org/preparing-pride-place-documents/) - Hello everyone, Dr. John checking in to assist with your technology needs! For your Pride Place application, you may consider uploading your documents online to avoid delays in the process. View our new blog post on Preparing Pride Place Documents.
- [Pride Place Applications Open](https://genprideseattle.org/pride-place-applications-open/) - Here’s the message from Community Roots Housing on what you need to know:• If you called the Pride Place call center at (206) 347-1500 but were unable to get connected to a representative, please call that number again and give a representative your name and phone number. Once we have a phone number to contact
- [Join GenPride as an Instructor – We Need Your Skills!](https://genprideseattle.org/join-genpride-as-an-instructor-we-need-your-skills/) - At GenPride, we're dedicated to creating a vibrant, inclusive, and diverse community that everyone can feel a part of. Our goal is to provide programming that not only brings value but also resonates with our members' interests and needs. That's why we're reaching out to you today. We're on the hunt for talented instructors who can help us expand our programming. Do you have a unique skill or area of expertise? Are you passionate about teaching or coaching? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of our LGBTQIA+ older adults? If so, we would love to hear from you!
- [GenPride Strength & Balance](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-strength-balance/) - Boost Your Strength and Balance with GenPride's Online Fitness Class Embrace the power of movement and discover a new approach to holistic wellness with GenPride's Strength and Balance class. This 40-minute online session is designed to integrate full-body strength, balance, and core-strengthening exercises in a supportive and accessible environment. The exercises in this class focus
- [GenPride Yoga & Stretching](https://genprideseattle.org/yoga-stretch/) - Discover the Joy of Movement with GenPride's Accessible Yoga Class Are you looking to incorporate a little more movement into your routine, but not sure where to start? Or perhaps you're seeking a new way to relax, destress, and connect with a supportive community? GenPride's online yoga class might be just what you're looking for!
- [GenPride Movie Club](https://genprideseattle.org/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. This program is supported in part by a grant from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Washington State Arts Commission, City of Seattle, and the
- [Technology Tips with Dr. John](https://genprideseattle.org/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 spam emails reviewed security settings for devices and email accounts If you'd like
- [Join us and Volunteer at PRIDE Weekend](https://genprideseattle.org/join-us-and-volunteer-at-pride-weekend/) - Volunteer this PRIDE with This is a fantastic opportunity to have fun while promoting GenPride's programs and services and take part in helping folks understand how to apply for housing at Pride Place. We've lined up a series of 2-hour shifts that you can easily slot into your schedules, even with a host of other
- [New Pride Place Application Workshops](https://genprideseattle.org/new-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 connected with a guide who can assist you in learning the application process, eligibility criteria, and more. Pride Place Applications will open on June 15
- [Pride Place Residency Application & Eligibility Info Sessions in May🏳️‍🌈](https://genprideseattle.org/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 is why we're offering application workshops in advance. These sessions will guide you
- [Dyke Community Activists – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023](https://genprideseattle.org/dyke-community-activists-pop-honoree/) - 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](https://genprideseattle.org/george-dicks-pop-honoree/) - 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](https://genprideseattle.org/norma-timbang/) - 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
- [Emil Hawk Brandon – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023](https://genprideseattle.org/emil-hawk-brandon/) - 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 has been actively engaging with the Queer and Leather communities for decades. An educator, he has given his “Transgender 101” workshop, “where people can ask all the un-PC questions,” He has presented in many diverse areas: from the Leather and Sex-Positive community to church.
- [Dr. Henry Kuharic – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023](https://genprideseattle.org/dr-henry-kuharic/) - 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 medical care in Indonesia. Dr. Kuharic was also heavily involved in efforts to eradicate tuberculosis (TB): he provided training to the Peace Corps and volunteered in their effort to combat TB in Bolivia, and they were able to virtually eliminate the disease in those villages. He has also worked on TB eradication in the Olympic peninsula.
- [Malie Tiare Chanel - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/malie-tiare-chanel-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Malie Tiare Chanel, who was chosen by Utopia. Born in Fagatogo, American Samoa, Malie was raised in Saleufi, Apia & Seattle. Her passion stems from the cultural upbringing in her village setting, as well as values instilled in her by her grandparents. There were always village events that required participation or contributions. She was taught
- [Louise Chernin - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/louise-chernin-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Louise began her involvement with GSBA in the 1990s and was appointed President & CEO in 2002, a role she served in until retiring at the end of 2020. Through her tenure, Louise led GSBA to become the largest LGBTQ+ chamber in North America. The GSBA Scholarship & Education Fund wouldn't be the program it
- [Breanna Anderson - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/breanna-anderson-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - In 1990, after growing up a dutiful son in a conservative Christian home, Breanna exploded out of the closet and into a community she had no idea even existed up to that time. Waiting for her was community and support at Ingersoll Gender Center. The support groups and information helped Breanna to fully embrace and
- [Dr. Peter Shalit - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/dr-peter-shalit-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Dr. Shalit was born in New York City and raised in New Jersey and Massachusetts. He went to college at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York, then moved to Seattle where he obtained his Ph.D. in Genetics from the University of Washington in 1981. Realizing in his mid-twenties that he wanted to be a physician,
- [Martha Zuniga - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/martha-zuniga-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Martha Zuniga, the Deputy Director of Entre Hermanos. She has worked there for more than 10 years, first as a volunteer, then as a Medical Case Manager, and Prevention & Care Program Manager. Her main goal at Entre Hermanos, and in her life, is to support, educate, and advocate for the people affected by HIV,
- [Aaliyah Messiah - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/aaliyah-messiah-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - She is a Community Leader, a trailblazer, and an advocate for both the African American community and the LGBTQIA+ community. As a fierce representation of the LGBTQIA+ community, she and her partner maintain the last standing African American Book Store (LEM's) for more than 20 Years. For 31 + years, she has worked at POCAAN,
- [Arnaldo Inoncentes - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/arnaldo-inoncentes-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Arnaldo Inocentes, Ambassador for Pride ASIA. Arnaldo is a pillar within our community. As an ambassador with Pride ASIA, his history spans decades of advocacy and leadership for the LGBTQ+ and other marginalized communities. Arnaldo started as a soloist with the Seattle Men’s Chorus (SMC) and has performed with SMC in some of the major
- [Joel Aguirre - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/joel-aguirre-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Joel's role as the PrEP Navigator is to help members of the Latino Community to access available health services with an approach to people at high risk of getting HIV. Additionally, He is the host of the radio program “Mucho Gusto” transmitted every Sunday at 2 pm on 99.3 FM. Joel works at EH because
- [Domenico 'Nic' Minotti - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/domenico-minotti-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Domenico 'Nic' Minotti is a longtime supporter of Gay City and is in his eleventh year as a member of the Board of Directors of Gay City. With more than a decade of service on our Board and as a volunteer, Domenico has provided endless support to Gay City. Whether hosting dinners at his home
- [Lynda Greene - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/lynda-greene-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Lynda Greene, the Executive Director at the Southeast Seattle Senior Center located in one of the most diverse zip codes in the nation, 98118. Lynda has been a pioneering, proactive, and powerful ally for the LGBTQ community. The Southeast Seattle Senior Center is celebrating over 60 years of providing services, activities, and support to promote
- [Bill Thieleman - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/bill-thieleman-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Bill is a founding member and has always brought his cheerful spirit and empathetic heart to their work and community of members of all ages. He has engaged and gently educated younger singing members helping to enlarge the circle of acceptance and appreciation for our history within our chorus. Even now, Bill is involved in
- [Karen Fredriksen-Goldsen - Pillars of Pride Honoree 2022](https://genprideseattle.org/karen-fredriksen-goldsen-pillars-of-pride-honoree/) - Fredriksen-Goldsen, Ph.D., a professor and Director of the Goldsen Institute at the University of Washington and is a nationally and internationally recognized scholar and activist addressing health inequities across underserved, resilient communities. Karen is the founder of GenPride, Shanti Seattle, and Rainbow Research Group of the Gerontological Society of America. Characterized as an international leader
- [Tech Assistance Workshops & Coaching](https://genprideseattle.org/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 and learn digital skills in a safe and affirming environment. Participants can learn
- [Low-Income Seniors: Apply Now for the SFMNP Benefit Card and Enjoy Fresh Produce from Farmers Markets](https://genprideseattle.org/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 fresh produce at farmers markets throughout King County. Last year, the SFMNP benefit
- [Do More Feel Better seeks participants](https://genprideseattle.org/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 you are eligible to participate, you will receive up to $130 over the
- [Pride Place Newsletter #1](https://genprideseattle.org/pride-place-newsletter-1/) - Welcome to our first Pride Place Newsletter! You’re in the right place – this newsletter is the best way to get information on Pride Place news and updates, including when to apply for residency and how to prep for your application. You can also keep up with Pride Place at https://genprideseattle.org/prideplace/
- [Social Worker Position Open at GenPride](https://genprideseattle.org/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 -](https://genprideseattle.org/dementia-action-collaborative-dac-listening-sessions/)
- [2023 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program](https://genprideseattle.org/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 distribution) to be used for the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables at
- [GenPride announces the selection of Judy Kinney (she/they) as Executive Director! ](https://genprideseattle.org/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 more exciting news,” said Richard Patterson, President, GenPride Board of Directors. “In a
- [<strong>Free Webinar on Aging Well in Community</strong>](https://genprideseattle.org/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 well planning for social connection in your later years cohousing as one model
- [GenPride Intro to Qigong](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-intro-to-qigong/) - Join instructor Kimberly Ivy, founder of Seattle’s Embrace the Moon Tai Chi and Qigong for a free, online, 10-week course: Introduction to Qigong. Qigong is a practice of contemplative movement that is one of the main branches of Chinese medicine. Qigong helps us to understand Yin/Yang philosophy, meditation, breath, and movement. All these beautiful flows
- [Gayish Podcast episode with Board Member Linda Marchesani](https://genprideseattle.org/gayish-podcast-epidsode-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 connection. In this episode: News- 2:48 || Main Topic (Rainbow Elders)- 15:31 ||
- [Season of Giving Email](https://genprideseattle.org/2023-giving/) - We’re coming out … again! Support GenPride with a year-end gift We are aiming for over 55 new recurring donors to support our 55+ community of Rainbow Elders - ensuring we can continue to provide new and exciting programming, along with fulfilling and relevant services in our new space for years to come! Hello [Contact.FirstName],
- [Just how gay is Seattle?](https://genprideseattle.org/just-how-gay-is-seattle/) - This article originally posted October 7, 2012 by Gene Balk at http://blogs.seattletimes.com/fyi-guy/2012/10/07/just-how-gay-is-seattle/ The battle is heating up over Referendum 74, which will ask voters to decide if the new law allowing same-sex marriage in Washington should be upheld. The people who will be most immediately affected by the outcome of this vote, naturally, are gay men and lesbians. So just
- [Majority of LGBT Adults Concerned About Social Support and Discrimination in Long-Term Care](https://genprideseattle.org/majority-of-lgbt-adults-concerned-about-social-support-and-discrimination-in-long-term-care/) - Originally posted by The Seattle Lesbian on April 2, 2018 at http://theseattlelesbian.com/majority-of-lgbt-adults-concerned-about-social-support-and-discrimination-in-long-term-care/ NEW AARP NATIONAL SURVEY FINDS MOST LGBT ADULTS WANT BUT DON’T HAVE ACCESS TO LGBT-SENSITIVE CARE AND SERVICES. When it comes to aging-related concerns, older LGBT adults worry most about having adequate family and other social support to rely on as they age, discrimination in long-term
- [PRIDE PLACE, FIRST WASHINGTON LGBTQIA+ AFFIRMING SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT TO BREAK GROUND ON CAPITOL HILL](https://genprideseattle.org/prideplace-pr/) - Seattle, WA (August 27, 2021) – GenPride and Community Roots Housing are breaking ground on Pride Place, a 118-unit affordable housing development on Seattle’s Capitol Hill. The project will celebrate the groundbreaking with an event on September 10th, 2021, with construction beginning shortly thereafter.
- [Program Manager Position Open at GenPride](https://genprideseattle.org/new-opening-pm/) - 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.
- [Executive Director Position Open at GenPride](https://genprideseattle.org/new-opening-ed/) - Are you a visionary nonprofit leader who is eager to advance an LGBTQIA+ older adult organization in terms of equity, capability, process, and impact? Combining inspirational leadership and proven management abilities, are you someone who can drive organizational success and empower high-performing teams? Can you inspire innovation and ensure that the organization is continually well-equipped to advance its mission through your abilities as a fiscal manager,
- [Computer Resources](https://genprideseattle.org/computer-resources/) - Please use the flyers below to access support for technology. In-person tech help on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9am - 3pm at the Lake City Community Center (Address: 12531 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125) Questions? Please call GenPride Info: (206) 393-3400 for more info. Computer-Help-FlyerDownload Smartphone-Help-Flyer-Phone-AccessDownload Scam-Safety-FlyerDownload Smartphone-Help-Flyer-Phone-Use-TipsDownload Cyber-senior-flyer-for-seniors-3-versions-11-x-8.5-in-1-1Download
- [GenPride Newsletter October 21](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-october-21/) - Newsletter Contents: Community Programming New Qigong class series Re-Connecting Together Support Group [in-person] GenPride Movie Club Dine Together with AgePRIDE and GenPride at Tin Table “Phoenix” - A Live Theater Debut - November 7th [in-person] Services and Information New Omicron-updated COVID Boosters available Fred Hutch Smoking Cessation Study 2022 US Trans Survey Covid-19 resources available
- [GenPride Newsletter October 14](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-october-14/) - Newsletter Contents: Community Programming Dementia Legal Planning for LGBTQIA+ Elders New Qigong class series Re-Connecting Together Support Group [in-person] GenPride Movie Club & the Seattle Queer Film Festival LGBTQIA+ Support Group for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers “Phoenix” - A Live Theater Debut - Nov 7 GenPride Writers Lab Fall series Services and Information New Omicron-updated
- [GenPride Newsletter October 7](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-october-7/) - Newsletter Contents: Community Programming New Qigong class series starts October 7 Dementia Legal Planning for LGBTQIA+ Elders Re-Connecting Together Support Group [in-person] GenPride Movie Club & the Seattle Queer Film Festival LGBTQIA+ Support Group for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Services and Information New Omicron-updated COVID Boosters available Covid-19 resources available through GenPride Latest News on
- [GenPride Newsletter September 30](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-september-30/) - Newsletter Contents: Community Programming: Dementia Legal Planning for LGBTQIA+ Elders Re-Connecting Together Support Group [in-person] Do More, Feel Better seeks participants Qigong class starts October 7 Dine Together with AgePRIDE and GenPride at Tin Table Services and Information: New Omicron-based COVID Boosters available Covid-19 resources available through GenPride What You Should Know About Monkeypox Wellness
- [Summer Construction Updates](https://genprideseattle.org/summer-construction-updates/) - GenPride is thrilled to see the construction move forward on Pride Place, where we're partnering with Community Roots Housing to be the bottom floor community center and service provider! Watch our progress video to see the exciting developments of the past few months.
- [GenPride Newsletter September 23](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-september-23/) - Newsletter Contents: Community Programming: GenPride Writers Lab resumes CPR & First Aid Class for Caregivers [in-person] GenPride's Movie Club - Friday evening, Sept 23 Dementia Legal Planning for LGBTQIA+ Elders Re-Connecting Together Support Group [in-person] Qigong class starts October 7 Services and Information: New Omicron-based COVID Boosters available Covid-19 resources available through GenPride What You
- [What You Should Know About Monkeypox](https://genprideseattle.org/what-you-should-know-about-monkeypox/) - What you should know about Monkeypox Seattle - King County Public Health posts the latest information here: kingcounty.gov/monkeypox. So far, most cases of monkeypox in King County have been reported among men who had close intimate contact with other men, sometimes with multiple partners. But others can become infected, regardless of age, sexual orientation
- [GenPride Newsletter September 16](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-september-16/) - Newsletter Contents: Community Programming: GenPride Writers Lab resumes! CPR & First Aid Class for Caregivers [in-person] LGBTQIA+ Support Group for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers GenPride's Movie Club kicks off with 'PRIDE - the Movie' Do More, Feel Better study seeks participants Qigong resumes in October Apply to GenPride Advisory Circle (GPAC) Services and Information: What You Should Know About
- [GenPride Newsletter August 26](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-august-26/) - Newsletter Contents: Community Programming: Senior Companion Volunteer Opportunity Dine Together with AgePRIDE Trans Pride Seattle 2022 Qigong resumes in October Yoga & Stretching Strength & Balance Subscribe to the Pride Place Newsletter Services and Information: Wellness with Pride: COVID-19 and LGBTQ+ Communities What You Should Know About Monkeypox Community Programming GenPride has wrapped
- [GenPride Newsletter September 13](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-september-13/) - Newsletter Contents: Community Programming: GenPride Writers Lab resumes! LGBTQIA+ Support Group for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers GenPride's Movie Club kicks off with 'PRIDE - the Movie' Do More, Feel Better study seeks participants Qigong resumes in October Yoga & Stretching`` Strength & Balance Subscribe to the Pride Place Newsletter Apply to GenPride Advisory Circle (GPAC) Services and Information: What
- [GenPride Newsletter September 2](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-september-2/) - Newsletter Contents: Community Programming: Trans Pride Seattle 2022 GenPride Writers Lab resumes! LGBTQIA+ Support Group for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers GenPride's Movie Club kicks off with 'PRIDE - the Movie' Qigong resumes in October Yoga & Stretching`` Strength & Balance Subscribe to the Pride Place Newsletter Services and Information: What You Should Know About Monkeypox
- [Construction Resumed on Pride Place](https://genprideseattle.org/construction-resumed-on-pride-place/) - Construction has officially started back up on Pride Place! Walsh Construction has already made a tremendous amount of progress since the end of the construction strike. You can see the advances of the past month in the video below. We will also be posting continual updates in our Pride Place Construction Updates youtube playlist Please
- [The Future Pride Place!](https://genprideseattle.org/the-future-pride-place/) - GenPride is excited to announce the official name for our collaborative project with Community Roots Housing to build LGBTQIA+ affirming affordable housing and a community center in the heart of Capitol Hill: Pride Place! Thank you to Capitol Hill Seattle blog for highlighting Pride Place, as well as a number of other worthwhile housing projects
- [LGBTQ seniors fear discrimination when searching for housing - PBS Newshour](https://genprideseattle.org/lgbtq-seniors-fear-discrimination-when-searching-for-housing-pbs-newshour/) - Many LGBTQ+ seniors who live in long-term care communities and senior housing are fearful of being mistreated, refused care, neglected, or abused—with some even re-closeting themselves for safety. In many states, it's still legal to deny access to housing and public resources, and few long-term care facilities have policies to protect residents based on sexual
- [Pride Place Construction Updates](https://genprideseattle.org/pride-place-construction-updates-nov2021/) - It’s been a successful month of construction at the Pride Place project! Select demolition of the two landmark structures being salvaged, as well as the full demolition of the Atlas building, was successfully completed. The project is now underway into the installation of the perimeter soldier piles.
- [New Construction!](https://genprideseattle.org/new-construction/) - Directly following our September groundbreaking ceremony, October brings a blank slate for construction!
- [Saturday, November 20th, 2021 – Installation of Tower Crane](https://genprideseattle.org/saturday-november-20th-2021-installation-of-tower-crane/) - SDOT and Metro have approved a full closure of Broadway between East Pike and East Pine for the installation of the onsite tower crane.
- [Monday, December 13, 2021 – Crane goes up!](https://genprideseattle.org/monday-december-13-2021-crane-goes-up/) - It was truly a triumph of teamwork, including support from more than a dozen different organizations—including Community Roots Housing, Environmental Works, Leavitt Cranes, Barnhart Crane & Rigging, Northwest Tower Crane, CEC Equipment, Seattle Blue, Yes We Can Flagging, Albrecht Birkenbuel, Inc., RDF BUILDERS CO, Swenson Say Faget, Merit Electric, Seattle DOT, King County Metro, & NW Skyview Imagery! Continued daily
- [Tuesday, November 30th, 2021 – Installation of Storm Main & Utility Tie-Ins in Broadway](https://genprideseattle.org/tuesday-november-30th-2021-installation-of-storm-main-utility-tie-ins-in-broadway/) - Utility work will begin end of November and is scheduled to take 6 weeks to complete Closures will begin at 7AM and Broadway will be fully re-opened at 4PM, daily Monday – Friday. During the working hours, Broadway will be closed to standard vehicular traffic between East Pike and East Pine. Buses, Streetcar, and bike
- [Wednesday, November 17 – 18th, 2021 – Seattle City Light Exploration in Alley](https://genprideseattle.org/update0/) - Excavation of the alley will be taking place to the west of the jobsite location to expose the existing Seattle City Light below ground infrastructure. This work is taking place to locate a feasible installation location for the pre-cast concrete electrical vault that will feed temporary and permanent power to the Pride Place building. Alley will be closed from 7AM – 5PM on these days.
- [GenPride Newsletter - July 15](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-july-15/) - Newsletter Contents: Powerful Tools for Caregiving Class LGBTQIA+ Support Group for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers Art in the Park: Free Outdoor Watercolor Workshop Covid-19 resources available through GenPride Transgender Legal Clinic through QLaw Low-Income Energy Assistance Program GenPride Qigong starts summer session July 22 Check-Out GenPride's Community Event Calendar Yoga & Stretching Strength & Balance
- [Welcome to Pride Place, the state's first LGBTQ senior housing community](https://genprideseattle.org/psbj-article/) - By Marc Stiles – Senior Reporter, Puget Sound Business Journal Jun 9, 2022 Updated Jun 10, 2022, 7:37 am PDT This Pride Month, the Seattle LGBTQ community can celebrate that it will soon have a newly built senior center to call its own. The GenPride center will be at the base of Pride Place, a $52.2 million project that
- [5 Races to Help You Celebrate Pride Month](https://genprideseattle.org/5-races-to-help-you-celebrate-pride-month/) - In honor of pride month, here are some of the best races you can run this summer and fall. BY CAITLIN NA GIDDINGS JUN 10, 2022 Each year I participated in the Pride Run, it featured high-energy fields, festive costumes, and a relatively late start that helpfully accommodates Friday night shenanigans. In addition to a
- [GenPride Hannah Gadsby at The Moore Ticket Giveaway!](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-hannah-gadsby-at-the-moore-ticket-giveaway/) - GenPride Hannah Gadsby at the Moore Ticket Giveaway! GenPride will be holding a free raffle/giveaway from now until June 6 (Monday). The prize we are giving out will be 2 tickets to Hannah Gadsby on Saturday, June 11 at 6 pm. We have 4 prizes to give out, meaning 4 winners will win 2 tickets
- [Inside a Home for L.G.B.T.Q. Seniors: ‘I Made Friends Here.’ (New York Times Article)](https://genprideseattle.org/inside-a-home-for-l-g-b-t-q-seniors-i-made-friends-here-new-york-times-article/) - Shunned when they were younger, older L.G.B.T.Q. adults have found a community at a senior home created for them by SAGE, a New York advocacy group.
- [March 28 Newsletter](https://genprideseattle.org/march-28-newsletter/) - Newsletter Contents: Free At-Home COVID Test Kits New In-Person Fitness Classes from Seattle Parks T'ai Chi Chih Class Yoga & Stretching Strength & Balance COVID-19 Updates on Masks Free At-Home COVID Test Kits Good news! Starting this week, if you already ordered 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests from the federal government's website COVIDtests.gov, you can now
- [Newsletter March 11](https://genprideseattle.org/newsletter-march-11/) - Newsletter Contents: New Support Group for Alzheimer's Caregivers Covid-19 Community Vaccination Event GenPride at the Movies: The Power of the Dog Intro to Qigong T'ai Chi Chih Class Yoga & Stretching Strength & Balance COVID-19 Updates on Masks LGBTQIA+ Support Group for Alzheimer's & Dementia Caregivers GenPride and the Alzheimer's Association - Washington State
- [Newsletter 1/14/2022](https://genprideseattle.org/january-14-newsletter/) - Newsletter Contents: Mask-up for Omicron COVID Intro to Qigong Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body LGBTQIA+ Writers Lab T'ai Chi Chih Class Restarts GenPride at the Movies: Supernova Health Equity Listening Sessions Yoga & Stretching Strength & Balance Note these dates: January 14, Friday -- Intro to Qigong January 25, Tuesday -- LGBTQIA+
- [Newsletter 1/28/2022](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-newsletter-1-28-2022/) - Newsletter Contents: Writers Lab LGBTQIA+ Community Forum on Alzheimer's & Dementia Mask-up for Omicron COVID Intro to Qigong T'ai Chi Chih Class Yoga & Stretching Strength & Balance Last call for GenPride's new Writers Lab! If you have completed the GenPride Writers Workshop with Ingrid Ricks, or a comparable formal writing class, this twice a
- [Newsletter 1/24/2022](https://genprideseattle.org/newsletter-1-24-2022/) - Newsletter Contents: Mask-up for Omicron COVID LGBTQIA+ Writers Lab Intro to Qigong T'ai Chi Chih Class Restarts GenPride at the Movies: Supernova Yoga & Stretching Strength & Balance Note these dates: January 25, Tuesday -- LGBTQIA+ Writers Lab January 27, Thursday -- T'ai Chi Chih: Joy of Movement January 28, Friday -- GenPride at
- [Holiday Break](https://genprideseattle.org/holiday-break/) - A reminder that the GenPride office will be closed for winter holiday break, from Friday Dec 24 through Sunday Jan 2. Our ongoing fitness classes will also take a break during that time. We are back to a regular schedule on Monday Jan 3, 2022. Happy holidays!
- [GenPRIDE stands with Taking B(l)ack Pride.](https://genprideseattle.org/genpride-stands-with-taking-black-pride/)
- [Housing update 3](https://genprideseattle.org/housing-update-3/) - Now that the LGBTQ-Affirming Senior Housing project has received funding commitments from the city, county, and state, the project team is advancing into the next phase of design work for the project and initiating the entitlements process to obtain all necessary land use and building approvals with the city. We are currently working to optimize
- [Sexuality in Later Life](https://genprideseattle.org/sexuality-in-later-life/) - Many people want and need to be close to others as they grow older. For some, this includes the desire to continue an active, satisfying sex life. With aging, that may mean adapting sexual activity to accommodate physical, health, and other changes. There are many different ways to have sex and be intimate—alone or with
- [Discrimination Prevents LGBTQ People from Accessing Health Care](https://genprideseattle.org/discrimination-prevents-lgbtq-people-from-accessing-health-care/) - All people who need medical care should be able to see their doctor without worrying about being mistreated, harassed, or denied service outright. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) helped address this issue by prohibiting health care providers and insurance companies from engaging in discrimination. As a result of several court rulings and an Obama administration
- [13 Mental Health Benefits Of Exercise](https://genprideseattle.org/13-mental-health-benefits-of-exercise/) - Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get a rockin’ bod, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too. For the past decade or so, scientists have pondered how exercising can boost brain function. Regardless of age or fitness level (yup, this includes everyone from mall-walkers
- [How simply moving benefits your mental health](https://genprideseattle.org/how-simply-moving-benefits-your-mental-health/) - While it is obvious that your feelings can influence your movement, it is not as obvious that your movement can impact your feelings too. For example, when you feel tired and sad, you may move more slowly. When you feel anxious, you may either rush around or become completely paralyzed. But recent studies show that the connection between
- [What men can gain from therapy](https://genprideseattle.org/what-men-can-gain-from-therapy/) - Speaking for my gender, there are two qualities that define most men: we seldom like to ask for help, and we do not like to talk about our feelings. Combining the two — asking for help about our feelings — is the ultimate affront to many men’s masculinity. We like to think of ourselves as
- [HIV and Older Adults](https://genprideseattle.org/hiv-and-older-adults/) - Key Points According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), in 2014, an estimated 45% of Americans living with diagnosed HIV were aged 50 and older. Many HIV risk factors are the same for adults of any age, but older people are less likely to get tested for HIV. Treatment with HIV medicines (called antiretroviral
- [Black, Gray and Gay: The Perils of Aging LGBTQ People of Color](https://genprideseattle.org/black-gray-and-gay-the-perils-of-aging-lgbtq-people-of-color/) - Cecelia Hayden Smith, 72, knows exactly how she wants to live out the remainder of her golden years: lounging lazily on the porch of a cozy house tucked along a quiet, treelined street in Washington, D.C. She’d greet her partner each morning with a homemade country breakfast, and their afternoons and evenings would be filled
- [Most LGBTQ People are Cyberbullied. Here’s How to Stay Safe Online](https://genprideseattle.org/most-lgbtq-people-are-cyberbullied-heres-how-to-stay-safe-online/) - Originally posted by Sarah Turner at https://www.vpnmentor.com/blog/lgbtq-guide-online-safety/ We at vpnMentor conducted a survey in which we asked 695 LGBTQ+ people worldwide about their experiences online as they relate to their sexual orientation and gender identity. The results – referenced throughout this article – illuminated the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community. Here are some of our key findings:+ 73% of all
- [3 Differences Between the Terms ‘Gay’ and ‘Queer’ — and Why It Matters](https://genprideseattle.org/3-differences-between-the-terms-gay-and-queer-and-why-it-matters/) - Originally posted March 1, 2016 by Hari Ziyad at https://everydayfeminism.com/2016/03/difference-between-gay-queer/ For a while, I thought I was gay. And maybe I was for some of that time – there’s nothing wrong with being gay. But I’m definitely not now. I thought I was gay because I thought I was a man, and I thought I was only and always attracted
- [An epidemic of loneliness](https://genprideseattle.org/an-epidemic-of-loneliness/) - This article originally posted January 6th, 2019 by The Week Staff at https://theweek.com/articles-amp/815518/epidemic-loneliness Nearly half of all Americans today say they are lonely. Why is that so, and what are the consequences? Here's everything you need to know: How is loneliness defined? Loneliness isn't determined by the actual number of friends or social contacts a person
- [Building Better Mental Health](https://genprideseattle.org/building-better-mental-health/) - Your mental health influences how you think, feel, and behave in daily life. It also affects your ability to cope with stress, overcome challenges, build relationships, and recover from life’s setbacks and hardships. Whether you’re looking to cope with a specific mental health problem, handle your emotions better, or simply to feel more positive and
- [Fact Sheet: Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity](https://genprideseattle.org/fact-sheet-health-disparities-by-race-and-ethnicity/) - Download this fact sheet (pdf) Below are the facts that outline racial and ethnic health care disparities in the United States. The reports “ Easing the Burden: Using Health Care Reform to Address Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health Care for the Chronically Ill” and “ Measuring the Gaps: Collecting Data to Drive Improvements in Health Care Disparities”
- [Special Event Support](https://genprideseattle.org/social-media/) - Provide set up, tear down, hosting of special events.
- [Modern Senior Living for LGBT Seniors](https://genprideseattle.org/modern-senior-living-for-lgbt-seniors/) - These days, more people can openly say, “I”m gay,” without fear of ridicule or outright rejection. Society as a whole tends to feel that the world has become more open to differences in sexual orientation and lifestyles that were once considered strictly taboo. But to those in the LGBT community, the stigma still feels very

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- [Homepage](https://genprideseattle.org/) - 🏳️‍🌈 Your resource for LGBTQ+ Aging - At GenPride we advocate for the unique needs of older LGBTQIA+ adults, offer innovative programs and services that promote wellbeing and prevent social isolation, cultivate belonging through community connection, and work to eliminate discrimination in all its forms.
- [The GenPride Blog](https://genprideseattle.org/the-genpride-blog/) - Stories by, for, and about LGBTQ+ seniors in King County, showcasing the GenPride community and our works. GenPride Living Legacies Personal History Video Project August 11th, 2026Click Here to Read What is the GenPride Living Legacies Personal History Video Project?The GenPride Living Legacy Project will be a documented celebration of the life journeys and resilience of
- [Programs](https://genprideseattle.org/programs/) - GenPride Center & OnlineProgrammingView CalendarFREEAll Programming is Free for the community with Support & funding from the City of Seattle & Donors!Need Information?Contact our new Programs Manager, Rochelle Hazard. rochelle@genprideseattle.org Senior Men's Support Group2nd & 4th Tuesday2:00 PM - 3:30 PMRead More Senior Men's Support GroupA safe, open environment where men-identifying people 50+ can share their
- [Hot Lunch](https://genprideseattle.org/hot-lunch/) - VIEW MONTHLY LUNCH MENUClick Below to View, Download, or Print this month's menu!Hot Lunch is here to bring LGBT+ seniors and friends together for a delicious meal and great company! Serving up tasty meals every Tuesday and Thursday from 12pm to 1pm at the GenPride Community CenterDETAILS:60 years and over: $5.00 Freewill DonationUnder 60 years:
- [Proof of Vaccine](https://genprideseattle.org/proof-of-vaccine/)
- [Staff & Board](https://genprideseattle.org/staff/) - Meet the TeamWe're a passionate group dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ seniors in our community. Click on a staff member's name to learn more about the incredible people behind the programs, resources, and events that make GenPride shine. Want to join the team? View open positions by visiting our Career page HERE. Staff photos taken by
- [Capital](https://genprideseattle.org/capital/) - You can make a secure contribution to GenPride's Capital Campaign today! Use this donation/pledge form to mail a donation to GenPride or to explore gifts of stock, wire transfers and other ways to be a part of this campaign. EIN: 47-5593899CLick Here to download the Mail-in Formor donate directly & securely through the form belowUnder
- [5 Ways to Engage With GenPride](https://genprideseattle.org/5ways/) - GETINVLOVED ParticipateJoin our programs and events to connect with the community and support LGBTQ+ seniors. View ProgramsStay in TouchKeep up with the latest news, events, and opportunities by signing up for our newsletter or following us on social media at @genprideseattle on Facebook & InstagramVolunteerLend your time and skills to help make our programs and
- [Chris](https://genprideseattle.org/chris/) - “GenPride has changed my life by opening my eyes. Coming here, learning, hearing new ideas, and hearing people explain their experiences…it helped me realize it’s not just about me and my ways. There’s a whole world out there.” - Chris Lloyd As a GenPride Community, we find ourselves reflecting on a milestone that few non-profit organizations get
- [CCD](https://genprideseattle.org/ccd/) - Pride Place Donation Form
- [GPAC Packet](https://genprideseattle.org/gpac-packet/) - Thank you community members, volunteers, staff, and board!Below you'll find three ways of accessing the files from home.Need Help? Email Us!How can we help?SEND NOW!We are currently working on some files and will change the links soon!CHOICE ADownload a .zip file of the packet by clicking hereCHOICE BVisit our SharePoint and download the files yourself
- [Founder’s Circle Donations](https://genprideseattle.org/founderscircledonation/) - Founder's Circle Donations
- [Ground-Breaking Registration](https://genprideseattle.org/ground-breaking-registration/) - .wFormHeader {display:none}
- [Peter & Ed](https://genprideseattle.org/peter-ed/) - Celebrating Love & Embracing Elderhood Through ServiceFinding Purpose, Fulfillment and Happiness by Volunteering and GivingBy Peter GalliAs February is the month of love, the month in which we celebrate Valentine’s Day, I wanted to write a profile about Ed Tauscher, my partner of 25-years and husband of 17.His life story is one of resilience and
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- [We all need a little (Technical) assistance sometimes](https://genprideseattle.org/we-all-need-a-little-technical-assistance-sometimes/) - We all need a little (Technical) assistance sometimesBy Peter GalliThe rapid advances in technology offer amazing benefits to our lives, but learning how to use them is often a continuous process that can prove more than a little daunting to some, including many seniors, which is why GenPride - recognizing the large need in our community
- [Social Services](https://genprideseattle.org/social-services/) - Our Available Social Work Services Need help finding a resource? Want assistance enrolling in benefit and assistance programs? Are you looking for a safe space to get support around a problem or life transition? GenPride can provide face to face or telephone consultation. Schedule an appointment with our social worker, who specializes in programs and supports for older
- [workshop-eval](https://genprideseattle.org/workshop-eval/)
- [Rename Survey](https://genprideseattle.org/rename-survey/)
- [PTC](https://genprideseattle.org/ptc/) - Powerful Tools for CaregiversSupporting You on Your Caregiving JourneyCaring for a loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. This free 6 week class series is designed to equip family caregivers with practical skills, emotional support, and tools to care for themselves while caring for others.Caregiver participants learn to minimize the stress of caregiving in
- [GPAC App](https://genprideseattle.org/gpac-app/) - GenPride Advisory Circle (GPAC) Thank you for considering a role in our new board-level committee. Below you will find more information about the GPAC, and the application process. Purpose The GenPride Advisory Circle (GPAC) is established to advise the GenPride organization in their efforts to create an inclusive LGBTQIA+ senior community center located in Pride Place. The specific
- [Secrat](https://genprideseattle.org/secrat/)
- [About Us](https://genprideseattle.org/about-us/)
- [Publications and Research](https://genprideseattle.org/publications/) - Rainbow Housing Report - Executive SummaryAging in Community: Addressing LGBTQ Inequities in Housing and Senior Services. Findings from Aging with Pride.VIEW / DOWNLOAD PDFRainbow Housing Report - Full ReportAging in Community: Addressing LGBTQ Inequities in Housing and Senior Services. Findings from Aging with Pride.VIEW / DOWNLOAD PDFAt Risk and Underserved - Executive SummaryAt Risk and Underserved: LGBTQ
- [Volunteer Agreements](https://genprideseattle.org/volunteer-agreements/)
- [COEC Partnership Form](https://genprideseattle.org/coec-partnership-form/)
- [She/He/They/Ze/Fae… Community is All of Us!](https://genprideseattle.org/she-he-they-ze-fae-community-is-all-of-us/) - She/He/They/Ze/Fae... Community is All of Us!November 13 - 19 is Transgender Awareness Weekby Laney WilliamsI vividly remember attending 2001: A Gender Odyssey, a conference, founded in Seattle, specifically for transgender people, their families, and the broader community. 2001 was the first year that this long-standing resource provided workshops, speaker panels and vital networking and camaraderie.
- [Pride Place Newsletter](https://genprideseattle.org/prideplacenewsletter/) - Sign up for the Pride Place NewsletterJoin the mailing list and receive information on Pride Place - the LGBTQIA+ Affirming, Affordable Senior Housing on Capitol Hill. This is the spot to find out about housing updates and information.If you're looking for updates and information on programming, services, and news from GenPride and community, please visit
- [POP25](https://genprideseattle.org/pop25/) - 00days00hours00minutes00seconds[givebutter-widget id="gkrK9L"] Join us for GenPride’s 4th Annual Pillars of Pride, a powerful fundraising brunch celebrating the resilience, leadership, and legacy of LGBTQ+ seniors. This year’s theme, "Protect Y(OUR) Future: Standing Together, Building Tomorrow," reflects the urgent need to rally together in the face of growing challenges to LGBTQ+ rights and resources. Now, more than
- [GenPRIDE Media](https://genprideseattle.org/media/) - GenPride MediaContents below contain event recordings, images, news articles, and a GenPride Media pack. GenPride Archival Videos* denotes video that may have old or out-of-date informationSenior Housing Affinity Group: Pride Place PresentationMason Cavell with Community Roots Housing and Steven Knipp with GenPride present to members of HDC's Senior Housing Affinity Group on the Pride Place
- [GenPride Quarterly](https://genprideseattle.org/quarterly/) - How we Can Support our communities moving forwardBy Pamela Nassar AltabcharaniThe United States has been moving forward with a determination on many people’s parts to take us back to regressive and oppressive systems of being for many years. Although not unique to Donald Trump’s past and present administrations, we have been losing many social safety
- [Protect Y(our) Future](https://genprideseattle.org/protect-your-future/) - PROTECTYOURFUTURE DONATE "Protect Y(OUR) Future"It isn't just a theme—it’s a commitment we’re making to one another. And it’s a promise we can only fulfill together. LGBTQ+ elders in our region finally have a place where we’re seen, valued, and never have to face life alone. It’s something so many of us dreamed about and fought hard
- [Racial Equity Statement](https://genprideseattle.org/racial-equity-statement/) - Race Equity Statement GenPride works toward a future where Seattle/King County older LGBTQ+ adults' race and ethnicity no longer determine how they fare in society. Older adults identifying as Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer + (BIPOC LGBTQ+) experience being unwelcomed, underserved, excluded, or invisible in our communities, including
- [Pride Place Application Workshops](https://genprideseattle.org/pride-place-application-workshops/) - Pride Place Application WorkshopsApplications for Pride Place apartments will open on June 15, 2023.Appointments will be scheduled between July - August.We anticipate it will be full within days of applications going live.We are thrilled to introduce Pride Place, Seattle's first affordable and affirming housing project designed for 2SLGBTQIA+ aged 55 years and older. Pride Place apartments,
- [Donations, One-Time](https://genprideseattle.org/donations-single/) - When making a one-time donations, to ensure your donation gets flagged for this fundraising efforts, in the "Your Gifts Intention" section, click "Honoree" and type in "Clint Davis". This way, GenPride knows this donation is part of this specific fundraising effort
- [Men’s Support Group](https://genprideseattle.org/mensgroup/) - Make New Connections at The GenPride Men’s Support Group By Laney Williams Welcoming men-identifying LGBTQ+ people aged 50+, GenPride Men’s Support Group offers a confidential space to connect, share lived experiences and offer peer support. I reached out to the group facilitators to learn more: Bela Dornon was drawn to volunteering at GenPride after the
- [Staff and Instructors](https://genprideseattle.org/about-us/staffold/) - GenPride StaffWant to join our team? View any opening positions by visiting our careers page (Click Here)!Elisa BarnettThey/She PronounsPrograms DirectorElisa is inspired by anddedicated to LGBT+ older adults. Originally from San Diego,...Read MoreJaime Husmillo He/Him PronounsEngagement & Development DirectorJaime is a life time Seattle resident and is passionate about supporting our Queer community and...Read MoreJudy
- [Old-Training](https://genprideseattle.org/old-training/) - Our TrainingGenPride has updated our LGBTQ+ Elder Equity trainings to take advantage of online platforms such as Zoom, Teams and YouTube to provide these workshops. Our training furthers awareness and empathy in recognizing the ways our community may be different, while highlighting the strengths that those differences offer. This collaboration will bring understanding and openness towards a more inclusive experience for our elders in your environs and emphasize the
- [Cap Hill Fitness x GenPride](https://genprideseattle.org/caphillfit/) - CAP HILL FITNESS X GENPRIDECap Hill Fitness owner Clint Davis is on a mission to raise funds for GenPride, an organization dedicated to supporting LGBTQ+ older adults in Seattle. As a champion for inclusivity and wellness, Clint believes strength goes beyond the gym—it’s about showing up for our community. DonateLearn more about CAP HILL fitness"When
- [Online Programming](https://genprideseattle.org/online/) - Digital Programming to stay in touch.We have been working to take our programming and services online. We will be utilizing the Zoom Meeting Service for classes and workshops, new social hours, and more opportunities to receive direct assistance - online!Read the GenPride Group Agreements for our Zoom events.Wondering how to get going with zoom? ZOOM
- [Pride Place Archived](https://genprideseattle.org/prideplace-archived/) - #menu-item-1561 {display:none;} Welcome to Pride Place, Seattle~~Opening Spring 2023~~This is your place to find the latest updates and information on the new LGBTQ+ Affirming 55+ Senior Housing building and GenPride Center, right in the heart of Capitol Hill. Live Pride Place Groundbreaking CeremonyWe broke ground on Washington state's first-ever LGBTQIA+ affirming and affordable senior housing
- [Community Services and Assistance. Basic Information and Referrals](https://genprideseattle.org/resources/) - ~ STILL UNDER CONSTRUCTION ~General Information and Assistance resources for LGBTQIA+ Older Adults Below you'll find a list of categories followed by individual resources within each category. Feel free to click a category header to be taken directly to that page or download the full list in PDF.Benefit EnrollmentSenior Housing Seattle Rental Rights and LawsLegal
- [Unmuted](https://genprideseattle.org/unmuted/) - The Authorsof this exciting anthology can be found below with written and exclusive audio excerpts from their stories!Irene CalvoIrene is a former New Yorker living in Seattle, a pictorial thinker and wordsmith who has had careers as a commercial textile designer, copy editor, secular homeschooling parent by choice, and litigation paralegal. She is happiest backpacking up mountain
- [Committee application](https://genprideseattle.org/committee-application/) - Are you Passionate about improving the lives of LGBTQIA+ seniors in King County? Interested in engaging more deeply with GenPride? Personally committed to eliminating the impact of racism, ageism, homophobia, transphobia and other forms of oppression and bias? GenPride Board of Directors are looking for individuals who have skills, experience, and interest in one or more of the
- [CCP](https://genprideseattle.org/ccp/) - $('#lblpayinstallment').each(function() { $(this).before($('').text(" (Feel free to change this!)")); });
- [Contact Us](https://genprideseattle.org/contact-us/) - WHERE IS GENPRIDE?We’re proud to be located in the heart of Seattle’s vibrant Capitol Hill neighborhood, right inside Pride Place — a brand-new LGBTQ+ affirming senior housing and community hub! Center Open Hours:Monday | 10 AM - 3 PMTuesday | 10 AM - 3 PMWednesday | 10 AM - 3 PM Thursday | 10 AM
- [Sponsorship](https://genprideseattle.org/sponsor/) - Sponsorship Opportunities By sponsoring GenPride, you directly support programs and services that make a tangible difference in the lives of thousands of LGBTQIA+ elders in King County and beyond.Explore our sponsorship opportunities and become a Changemaker, Hero, Advocate, or Ally in our mission to create a more inclusive future. Together, we can transform lives and
- [Training Services](https://genprideseattle.org/training/) - Our TrainingGenPride has updated, reformatted, and converted our presentations and trainings to take advantage of common online platforms. All online presentations are no longer than 90 minutes, and your session can be stretched to 2 hours to accommodate 30 minutes for Q&A.We believe this collaborative, interactive experience can bring understanding and openness towards a more
- [Pillars of Pride 2024](https://genprideseattle.org/pillars-of-pride-2024/) - Click here to secure your Pillars of Pride tickets now!YOUR PILLARS OF PRIDE 2024 AWARDEES!Dean R. Sargent, Attorney at Law - Bridging LegaciesDean Sargent, one of the first openly gay attorneys in Washington State, remains an active force for positive change into his 80’s. Dean Sargent is an esteemed Attorney at Law, distinguished for his pioneering
- [Information & Assistance](https://genprideseattle.org/drop-ins/info/) - INFORMATIONANDASSISTANCE Request Appointment GenPride can provide face-to-face or telephone consultation for information and referral services. We can connect you with organizations like Aging and Disability Services for Seattle and King County for a caretaker dyad or the Department of Social and Health Services for Medicaid, Food Assistance, or Financial Support. We also offer organizational referrals from our resource
- [PRIDE 2026](https://genprideseattle.org/pride2026/) - Pride Month is here! Stop by while you are enjoying the festivities or pick up a volunteer shift to make your fun official! Volunteer shifts are available for all of the events now! You can also sign up to march or ride with GenPride in the Pride Parade!Sign Up to Volunteer! June 6th: Seattle Pride in
- [Community Calendar](https://genprideseattle.org/community-calendar/)
- [Community Update](https://genprideseattle.org/community-update/) - LGBTQ+ Affirming Senior Housing Project on Capitol HillOn August 7 we heard from community organizations that have been working together to make this project a reality!At this community update we discussed: The latest 3-D renderings of the building and its new Broadway location.Learned how affirmative marketing will work for our project.Discovered how you can be
- [board-application](https://genprideseattle.org/board-application/) - Who We Are GenPRIDE is the premier non-profit organization serving the LGBTQIA+ elder community in Seattle and King County. GenPride empowers older LGBTQIA+ adults to live with pride and dignity by developing and promoting services that enhance connection and support, prevent discrimination and honor aging community members. We are on the cusp of expanding our
- [Pride Writers Circle](https://genprideseattle.org/pwc/) - The Pride Writers CircleWelcome!We’re glad you’re here. The Pride Writers Circle is a space for creativity, reflection, and community. On this page, you’ll find featured works from LGBTQIA2S+ & ally writers in our community - stories, poems, and reflections sparked by shared prompts and the joy of writing together. We invite you to read, reflect,
- [statement of solidarity](https://genprideseattle.org/statement-of-solidarity/)
- [Brand, Media, & Colors](https://genprideseattle.org/brand/) - GenPride Resource HubWelcome to the GenPride Resource Hub — your one-stop destination for brand assets, organizational info, and tools to help you represent GenPride with clarity and pride.About GenPrideOur MissionGenPride empowers LGBTQ+ older adults to live with dignity, security, and pride in a world that affirms their lives.VisionA future where all LGBTQ+ seniors thrive, are
- [Pillars of Pride](https://genprideseattle.org/pop/) - Pillars of PrideHonoring our LGBTQIA+ Elders This was GenPride’s first annual event, timed to coincide with the 2022 National Honor our LGBTQ Elders Day. GenPride asked our partners to nominate seniors from their communities so we can honor them at this inaugural event. You can see their profiles below or by clicking here! This is
- [Pride Place](https://genprideseattle.org/prideplace/) - Download the leasing packet and view amenities, location, blueprints, frequently asked questions, an overview of the rental application process, eligibility and screening criteria, along with a list of documents you may need. The leasing packet is available in English, Spanish, Traditional Chinese, and Japanese. Donate today and support GenPride Center at Pride Place, it's time
- [Volunteer](https://genprideseattle.org/volunteer/) - Volunteer at GenPrideSign Up “Your time can brighten someone’s day and strengthen our community in ways that last.” VolunteerBuild meaningful connections with LGBTQ+ older adultsGain hands-on experience in community support, event coordination, outreach, and advocacyCommunityIncreased access to affirming programs, services, and resourcesMore supportive touchpoints for LGBTQ+ seniors navigating housing, health, or social needsStronger intergenerational bonds
- [Weekly Newsletter](https://genprideseattle.org/newsletter/) - GenPride's Monthly NewsletterSign Up For the Newsletter Stay connected with everything happening at GenPride. Click here Our monthly newsletter includes upcoming programs, the full program calendar, hot lunch menus, community events, and stories from around GenPride. One email each month to help you stay informed and engaged.View Current & Past IssuesCatch up on the latest
- [PRIDE 2020](https://genprideseattle.org/pride2020/) - PRIDE 2020 Event RecordingsGenPride presented three events free + live digital events during PRIDE this year. Watch the recorded streams below! Laugh with PrideComedy & Music by Lisa Koch, Arnaldo, David Schmader, and Rebecca M. Davis.VIEW MOREUnmutedStories of Courage & Resilience from the GenPRIDE Community VIEW MOREHousing UpdateUpdates on the new 9-story LGBTQ+ Affirming &
- [PridePlaceUpdates](https://genprideseattle.org/prideplaceupdates/) - Pride Place Construction UpdatesIt’s been a successful month of construction at the Pride Place project. Select demolition of the two landmark structures being salvaged, as well as the full demolition of the Atlas building, was successfully completed. The project is now underway into the installation of the perimeter soldier piles. Back to Pride Place[wp_blog_designer id="5"]Monday,
- [Donations](https://genprideseattle.org/donate/) - Whether you make a monthly donation or give a one-time gift, you become an essential part of a movement dedicated to ensuring that every LGBTQ+ elder can grow older with dignity, respect, and joy. Together, we can make a lasting difference in the movement to center LGBTQ+ seniors. GenPride is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Your
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- [LGBTQ Culturally Sensitive Terminology](https://genprideseattle.org/blog2/lgbtq-culturally-sensitive-terminology/) - Post 10/8/18 - Beatrix LGBTQ Culturally Sensitive Terminology Intersectionality is an analytic framework which attempts to identify how interlocking systems of power impact those who are most marginalized in society. Gender identity is the personal sense of one's own gender. Gender identity can correlate with assigned sex at birth or can differ from it. All

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