Since 1978, SAGE: Advocacy and Services for LGBTQ+ Elders (SAGE) has dedicated itself to improving the lives of older LGBTQ+ people through a variety of programs and online resources to fit the needs of this population. SAGE also advocates for policies, services and resources that aim to empower LGBTQ+ elders to live in an open and authentic way.
Two of the ways SAGE is helping LGBTQ+ elders nationwide find valuable community and resources is through its now five-years-old SAGECents financial wellness platform and the newly launched SAGEYou platform, both of which are free to utilize.
SAGECents is a digital wellness platform made specifically for LGBTQ+ people to increase financial stability and reduce economic stress. SAGE Manager of Impact and Engagement Maddie Thompson explained, “This program was created in partnership with LifeCents with generous support from the Wells Fargo Foundation.”
Click here to watch. This piece was originally published by Windy City Times on March 30, 2026.
