Empowering our community on a national scale

LGBTQ+ elders are diverse and live in every region of our country, from urban neighborhoods to rural counties—and everywhere in between. Find local non-profit groups and organizations that engage in advocacy or provide services and programs to LGBTQ+ elders through our SAGECollab partners.

SAGECollab partners:

  • Advocate with and on behalf of LGBTQ+ elders on a local level
  • Receive ongoing assistance, training, and leadership development from SAGE and its staff
  • Frequently access SAGE’s national programs
  • Mobilize our national network to action

To learn more about the benefits being a part of SAGECollab, click here. Ready to join? Let us know by filling out our inquiry form today!

SAGECollab Circles

Non-profit groups and organizations that serve or advocate with LGBTQ+ elders will benefit from becoming a part of SAGECollab. Together, we exchange ideas, explore public policy changes, and inspire each other to better support and empower LGBTQ+ elders everywhere. Our SAGECollab Circles provide members with meetings, webinars, chances to interact and learn from national experts and their peers, and much more.

Advocacy Circle

These are collaboration opportunities for organizations from across the country that are, or are interested in, advocating for policy and legislative changes at the federal, state and local level that improve the aging experience for LGBTQ+ elders and older people living with HIV. Learn what organizations are doing to fight for LGBTQ+ aging policies and collaborate with other organizations in your advocacy goals.

Networking and special advocacy presentations occur on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 1 pm ET.  To join the Advocacy Circle and receive meeting invites, you will need to submit an application to become a SAGECollab partner.

Community Engagement Circle

A learning opportunity for organizations that are committed to outreach and engagement of diverse LGBTQ+ elders. Listen and learn from leaders in the community who have experience with engaging LGBTQ+ elders of color, uniting generations, addressing the needs of trans elders and older people living in rural communities, supporting LGBTQ+ families and their care partners and other expertise to improve the lives of LGBTQ+ older people everywhere.

Networking and community engagement webinars occur quarterly on the 2nd Thursday of March, June, September, and December at 3 pm ET.   To join the Community Engagement Circle, you will need to submit an application to be a SAGECollab partner.

Services Circle

A learning and networking opportunity for organizations that currently provide or are interested in beginning to develop programs, events and direct services for LGBTQ+ elders and older people living with HIV. Join the Services Circle and network with your peers and learn more best practices in the provision of services and programs for this community.

Networking and special presentations occur on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30 pm ET. To join the Services Circle, you will need to submit an application to be a SAGECollab partner.

Ready to become a SAGECollab partner?

In alignment with SAGE’s strategic plan and commitment to serving and supporting Transgender and Nonbinary older adults, BIPOC older adults, Rural-based older adults, and the organizations that uplift these communities, we are currently focusing on onboarding these particular organizations.
We will review organizations serving BIPOC, Rural, and TGNB communities showing interest in joining SAGECollab on a rolling basis. Organizations that do not serve these communities will be reviewed every 6 months.
This practice has been established to ensure that the organizations, meetings, and efforts within the SAGECollab network are representative of the diverse LGBTQ+ Older Adults we serve.
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  • Edward Adams, Out Wilmington LGBTQ Seniors (OWLS) and the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear

    Thanks to SAGECollab my ability to advocate for positive change in the community I love is not only possible but done at a much higher level.

    — Edward Adams, Out Wilmington LGBTQ Seniors (OWLS) and the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear Operations and Program Manager, Out Wilmington LGBTQ Seniors (OWLS) and the LGBTQ Center of the Cape Fear