sage 2014 corporate engagement
DESCRIPTION
Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders (SAGE) is the country's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) older adults. Our mission is to lead in addressing issues related to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) aging. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that offers supportive services and consumer resources for LGBT older adults and their caregivers, advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBT older people, and provides training for aging providers and LGBT aging organizations, largely through its National Resource Center on LGBT Aging. With offices in New York City, Washington, DC and Chicago, SAGE coordinates a growing network of 26 local SAGE affiliates in 19 states and the District of Columbia.TRANSCRIPT
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CORPORATE
ENGAGEMENT
2014
SERVICES & ADVOCACY FOR GLBT ELDERS
(SAGE)
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ABOUT SAGE
Founded in 1978, SAGE is the country's largest and oldest
organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender
older adults.
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SAGE’s MISSION
LEAD in addressing issues related to LGBT aging
WORK to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults
ADVOCATE for their rights
FOSTER a greater understanding of aging in all communities
PROMOTE positive images of LGBT life in later years
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ECONOMIC HARDSHIP
High poverty rates Twice as high in lesbian couples as heterosexuals Higher among transgender people, people of color Lifetime of discrimination
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INCREASED ISOLATION
80% of long-term care provided by family members
LGBT older adults twice as likely to be single
3-4 times as likely to be without children
Rely on families of choice
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COMPETENT SERVICES Lack of sensitivity to LGBT older adults Re-enter “the closet” Likely to fear and delay care from these settings
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WORSENED HEALTH
Less likely to report excellent or average health More likely to delay or not seek medical care More likely to abuse alcohol Few targeted interventions Transgender people at greater risk
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WORKING FOR CHANGE
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SAGE First’s
Friendly Visiting program for homebound LGBT elders
LGBT Senior Drop-In Center
Support group for LGBT older adults with HIV
Municipally-funded caregiver respite program for LGBT older adults
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SAGE First’s
Training and technical assistance resource center aimed at improving the quality of services and supports for LGBT older adults: the National Resource Center for LGBT Aging
LGBT-specific senior center, The SAGE Center, as part of New York City’s Innovative Senior Center Initiative
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OUR PROGRAMS
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National Resource Center on LGBT Aging (NRC)
SAGE Affiliate Network (SAGENet)
Diverse Elders Coalition
NATIONAL
SAGEWorks
SAGEStory
SAGECap
Advocacy
• Federal
• New York State
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The SAGE Center
• THE SAGE CENTER
SAGE Harlem
• SAGE HARLEM
Social Services
• SAGE SOCIAL SERVICES
Lifelong Learning
• SAGE LIFELONG LEARNING
Women’s Program
• SAGE WOMEN’S PROGRAM
NEW YORK CITY
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WHAT YOU CAN DO
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GET INVOLVED
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Dinner @ The Center
Workforce Development
Friendly Visitors
Outreach & Engagement
Special Events
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Serve meals to and engage with 130 LGBT older adults
8-10 volunteers
Monday through Friday, 5:00 to 6:30 pm
Special holidays: Thanksgiving, Chanukah, Christmas, New Year’s
DINNER @ THE CENTER
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Work with LGBT people age 40+
Provide resume tips
Help improve interviewing skills
Demonstrate your company’s commitment to being age-affirming
Get connected to high caliber candidates to meet a range of staffing needs
Create a model program for others to follow
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
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Operates in all 5 boroughs
Visit a homebound LGBT older adult once a week for an hour or two and make calls between visits
12 month commitment of involvement with the client
FRIENDLY VISITORS
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At national conferences, health fairs, expos and Pride-related activities
Plan a panel presentation with SAGE about a program or topic on which your company is partnering us
Invite SAGE to share a booth with your company
Raise awareness about SAGE and its mission at events in which your company participates
OUTREACH & ENGAGEMENT
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Fire Island Pines Celebration
Pride Parade
SAGE Awards & Gala
Toys Party
Women’s Dances @ LQ
Women's Teas @ Henrietta's
SPECIAL EVENTS
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LEARN MORE
www.sageusa.org
www.lgbtagingcenter.org
www.diverseeleders.org