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SAGE Fights Back: A (Temporary) Victory in the Battle Against Federal Funding Freeze

SAGE Fights Back: A (Temporary) Victory in the Battle Against Federal Funding Freeze

January 29, 2025

At SAGE, we refuse to sit quietly while LGBTQ+ elders—and millions of Americans—are put at risk. That’s why we joined Democracy Forward and a coalition of nonprofits to challenge the Trump [...]

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Resources for Older LGBTQ+ People and Those Who Care for Them

December 13, 2023

SAGE is the world’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of older lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) people. SAGE leads in addressing [...]

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Aging with Strength: Spotlighting the Intersection of HIV and Aging

November 21, 2023

Join SAGE as we honor World AIDS Day on December 1. This day serves as a beacon of remembrance, awareness, and advocacy, recognizing the resilience of those affected and the continuous efforts to [...]

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SAGE Hosts Spectacular Annual Awards & Gala to Celebrate LGBTQ+ Elders and Trailblazers

October 17, 2023

Last night’s event honored Laurie Peter, New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, and JPMorgan Chase for their vital support for the LGBTQ+ community [New York, NY] SAGE, the world’s oldest [...]

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Pride Month heralds the arrival of the NYS LGBTQ+ and HIV Long-Term Care Bill of Rights

June 10, 2023

Bill S1783A/A372A would protect LGBTQ+ elders and New Yorkers aging with HIV from discrimination in long-term care facilities.  [New York, NY] SAGE, the world’s largest organization for [...]

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SAGE Statement on House Approval for Respect for Marriage Act

SAGE Statement on House Approval for Respect for Marriage Act

December 8, 2022

The following statement can be attributed to SAGE CEO Michael Adams: “Today we celebrate and acknowledge an important milestone as the US House of Representatives sent the Respect for Marriage [...]

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SAGE Statement on Shooting at Club Q

November 20, 2022

We at SAGE are deeply saddened and outraged by the hateful and violent attack at Club Q in Colorado Springs and the tragic and senseless loss of more beautiful lives.  We send our solidarity and [...]

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Celebrating & Honoring TGNB Elders

Celebrating & Honoring TGNB Elders

November 13, 2022

November 13 to 19 is Trans Week of Awareness and SAGE is focused on elevating the voices of TGNB elders and the importance of intergenerational relationships within the trans community. In [...]

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Media Advisory: SAGE Hosts 2022 SAGE Awards & Gala

October 7, 2022

**MEDIA ADVISORY** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2022 Contact: SAGE Media Relations, media@sageusa.org SAGE Hosts 2022 SAGE Awards & Gala WHAT: On Monday, October 17, 2022, SAGE, the [...]

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Protected: Board Training 101

October 5, 2022

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Stonewall generation has a warning for the LGBTQ community post-Roe: ‘Be really afraid right now’

Stonewall generation has a warning for the LGBTQ community post-Roe: ‘Be really afraid right now’

July 13, 2022

Stonewall generation has a warning for the LGBTQ community post-Roe: ‘Be really afraid right now’ LGBTQ elders fear the hard-fought gains of what some call the first ‘out’ [...]

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SAGE Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

SAGE Statement on Supreme Court Decision Overturning Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022

The following statement can be attributed to SAGE CEO Michael Adams: “Consistent with our commitment to gender equity, SAGE stands with those fighting across the country to defend the right [...]

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SAGE Honors Community Leader for LGBTQ+ Elders of Color at Creating Change

SAGE Honors Community Leader for LGBTQ+ Elders of Color at Creating Change

March 18, 2022

Executive Director of GRIOT Circle José Albino will receive the Carmen Vázquez SAGE Award for Excellence in Leadership on Aging [New York, NY] SAGE, the world’s largest and oldest organization [...]

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SAGE Condemns Anti-Trans Attacks in Texas

SAGE Condemns Anti-Trans Attacks in Texas

February 25, 2022

TAKE ACTION NOW! From our youth to our elders, trans people deserve to be treated with dignity and respect at all ages. Trans elders unfortunately know all too well the implications of unjustly [...]

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SAGECare LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training Program to Expand into Home Care Market

SAGECare LGBTQ+ Cultural Competency Training Program to Expand into Home Care Market

October 28, 2021

Generous donation from SAGE Board member Laurie Peter and her wife, Betsy Bernard, creates new opportunities for the SAGECare program [New York, NY] SAGE, the world’s largest and oldest [...]

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NEW RELEASE: First of its kind report for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans 50+ from AARP IL and SAGE

NEW RELEASE: First of its kind report for LGBTQ+ Illinoisans 50+ from AARP IL and SAGE

October 5, 2021

LGBTQ+ older people across Illinois are struggling to get the healthcare, financial security and caregiving support they desperately need, according to a new report from AARP Illinois and SAGE. [...]

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SAGE Affiliate Leader, Angie Perone, named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow

SAGE Affiliate Leader, Angie Perone, named a Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health Policy Fellow

July 29, 2021

Angie Perone, PhD, JD, MSW, MA, Executive Director of SAGE Metro Detroit, has been named to the 2021-2022 class of Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) Health Policy Fellows by The National [...]

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Human Rights Campaign and SAGE Release First Edition of the Long-Term Care Equality Index

Human Rights Campaign and SAGE Release First Edition of the Long-Term Care Equality Index

June 29, 2021

The Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI) is the first-ever nationwide assessment of LGBTQ+ inclusivity and inclusion at long-term care communities in the U.S.  WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Human [...]

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SAGE Statement on HHS Announcement Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity

May 10, 2021

The following statement can be attributed to SAGE CEO Michael Adams: “We at SAGE applaud the Biden administration’s public declaration from the Department for Health and Human Services [...]

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