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

Pillars of Pride ’23: Save The Date – May 7
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King 5 News Article- Housing for LGBTQIA+ seniors under construction in Capitol Hill

King 5 News Article- Housing for LGBTQIA+ seniors under construction in Capitol Hill

‘Pride Place’ in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood will include 118 apartment units for LGBTQIA+ seniors, a clinic, GenPRIDE offices and more.

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Author: Erica Zucco
Published: 7:14 PM PDT April 7, 2022

SEATTLE — A new development on Broadway between Pike and Pine in Seattle’s Capitol Hill neighborhood hopes to serve as a cornerstone for intergenerational care and education among members of Seattle’s LGBTQIA+ community.

Pride Place, a collaboration between nonprofit GenPRIDE and Community Roots Housing, will offer 118 units of LGBTQIA+ affirming housing for seniors, along with a clinic, services, and GenPRIDE offices.

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GenPride stands against anti-Asian hate and violence, and in solidarity with the AAPI community

GenPride stands against anti-Asian hate and violence, and in solidarity with the AAPI community

We are outraged and heartbroken by the recent murders in Atlanta, as well as the many physical acts of violence around the nation (including in the Puget Sound Region), that are manifestations of the ever-present racism that Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities have endured for 160 years. The past year has only further highlighted the historic structures that allow this to continue in this country and the incredibly harmful impact of politically powerful demagogues who do not stand on the side of justice and honor of all people across our myriad of backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

We at GenPride …

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Stay well and have fun during the quarantine

Stay well and have fun during the quarantine

Need a reset like something funny or cute to take your mind off things for a moment?

Check out some of our picks, and let us know if you’ve got any you’d like to share!

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Art + Pride

Learn about LGBTQ+ Artists Who Have Made an Impact, catch up on some great vibes and nostalgia.

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A Brief History of LGBTQ Art + Symbolism

Here’s a brief history of LGBTQ Art by Revel & Riot, a great blog with lots of humor and T-shirts!

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The Lavender Palette – GenPRIDE Field Trip

The Lavender Palette – GenPRIDE Field Trip

We had a great turnout of 39 GenPRIDE elders and friends for our field trip to The Lavender Palette, an art exhibit of Washington state’s gay and lesbian artists active from 1910 through 1970, offered at the Cascadia Art Museum in Edmonds, WA.

The curator of the exhibit, David Martin, gave us a guided tour through the galleries, revealing many personal stories and context about each artist, their lives and work. These personal details about the artists drove home how courageous and innovative they were, and how they managed to survive in a less-welcoming era when discrimination was widespread and same-sex trysts

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Rural Area Resource Guides

Rural Area Resource Guides

Community Survey to help build Resource Guides for Trans and Non Gender Conforming in Rural Areas

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Mental Health Basics

Mental Health Basics

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What is mental illness?

Mental illnesses are conditions that affect a person’s thinking, feeling, mood or behavior, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, or schizophrenia. Such conditions may be occasional or long-lasting (chronic) and affect someone’s ability to relate to others and function each day.


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What is mental health?

Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices.1Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood.

Although the terms are often used interchangeably, …

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Seattle LGBTQ Organizations and Periodicals Timeline

Seattle LGBTQ Organizations and Periodicals Timeline

Here are brief descriptions of many of Seattle’s LGBTQ civil rights organizations, listed according to the decade of their founding. Kevin McKenna is author and section coordinator.


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Preparing Pride Place Documents

Preparing Pride Place Documents

Hello everyone, this is Dr. John checking in to assist you with your technology needs.  

For your Pride Place application, you may consider uploading your documents online to avoid delays in the process.

To get digital versions of your documents you can either:

  • Download the documents directly from applicable websites.

or

  • Use a scanner to make a digital copy of a physical document.

Download Documents Directly

Many documents, including pay stubs and bank statements, can be downloaded as a PDF file, which stands for Portable Document Format. This is a common type of digital file that can be opened and viewed on different …

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Join GenPride as an Instructor – We Need Your Skills!

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!

Whether …

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Join us and Volunteer at PRIDE Weekend

Join us and Volunteer at PRIDE Weekend
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Pride Place Applications Open

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 you, staff will call you back to schedule an appointment to come into the Community Roots Housing office to fill out a rental application.

•    If you called the Pride Place call center at (206) 347-1500 or you called the Community Roots Housing leasing line at (206) …

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New Pride Place Application Workshops

New Pride Place Application Workshops
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GenPride Movie Club

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 Veterans and Seniors Human Services Levy.

www.genpri.de/movies

Each month features a different LGBTQIA+ centered film, here are the upcoming selections:

Friday, June 23, 6:00 – 8:30 pmGenPride Movie Club screens

Scotty & the Secret History of Hollywood

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

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

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Dr. Henry Kuharic – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

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 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.

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Emil Hawk Brandon – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

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 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.

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Dyke Community Activists – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

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. The group arose during the late 1980s as part of a women’s response to the first Palestinian Intifada (uprising). Using the name Palestine Panel Project, a mixed group of Jewish and non-Jewish lesbians organized events, displays, and demonstrations to educate people about the roots of the uprising.

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George Dicks – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

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. George moved to Seattle in 1978 after a short career in the Civil Service. In his words: “I came here specifically to discover who I might be after a lifetime in the US military as an Army Brat, then a DoD Civilian [Alcohol and Drug Control Officer] at Ft Eustis and Fort Story. I accepted who I was and decided to move to live a …

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Norma Timbang – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Norma Timbang – Pillars of Pride Honoree 2023

Norma Timbang is known for supporting skill building towards effective working relationships among community activists, organizers, and policy makers. Norma has been instrumental in community campaigns that focus on human rights, LGBTQ+, and immigrant issues, including a current campaign: “Mandatory Reporting is Not Neutral” (MRNN), seeking to transform advocacy practices towards reducing systems harm.

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

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 was doubled from $40 to $80 per person, resulting in $655,560 in farmers market voucher support for 8,165 low-income older adults. This year, the funding has been increased again, and over 10,000 seniors are expected to receive SFMNP cards in 2023.

Who can apply?

Qualified applicants must be …

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Technology Tips with Dr. John

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 to register for the next Technology Coaching and Assistance help sessions, please visit: www.genpri.de/tech-help. These sessions are free, in-person, and designed to help you navigate technology with more ease and less difficulty.

To help keep your phone or computer secure, it is important to keep your software …

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Social Worker Position Open at GenPride

Social Worker Position Open at GenPride

GenPride is the premier non-profit organization serving the LGBTQIA+ elder community in Seattle and King County. At GenPride we advocate for the unique needs of older LGBTQIA+ adults, offer innovative programs and services that promote well-being and prevent social isolation, cultivate belonging through community connection, and work to eliminate discrimination in all its forms.   

GenPride is on the cusp of expanding our reach and amplifying our impact, from the opening of Pride Place, the first income-qualifying housing for LGBTQIA+ seniors in collaboration with Community Roots Housing, to the new and expanded GenPride Senior Community Center located on the ground floor of Pride Place in the heart of Capitol Hill in Seattle.   

The Social Worker will work with and for LGBTQIA+ …

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