Events and Programs for Seniors
Every month Openhouse offers a wide range of programs and activities for LGBT seniors. These programs include exercise classes, men’s and women’s support groups, grief counseling, health workshops, housing assistance and more. We have something for everyone. Openhouse also offers a Friendly Visitor program to provide conversation and companionship to LGBT older adults in San Francisco. To receive our monthly newsletter or to get more information about our programs, please give Openhouse a call at (415) 296-8995 or send us an email info@openhouse-sf.org
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Openhouse and LGBT Seniors In the News
The conversation and dialogue about the needs of LGBT seniors in San Francisco got an added boost of energy last month with a series of news articles and a critical public hearing before the San Francisco Board of Supervisors. Thanks to your support, the work of Openhouse in providing housing, services and community programs for LGBT seniors was a featured topic in the discussion about how the community and the City of San Francisco can work together to meet the needs of this growing population. Read more…
New Guide for LGBT Elders in California
A pioneering new guide gives California’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender elders comprehensive information about their rights and the services that are available to them as they navigate the system of public and social benefits. The guide is published by the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Openhouse, Lavender Seniors of the East Bay, Transgender Law Center and Planning for Elders in the Central City. The guide is an excellent resource to empower and help protect California’s LGBT elders who often are targets of discrimination due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Read more…
Openhouse Curriculum Available
We are proud to announce the release of our highly anticipated LGBT Cultural Humility Curriculum for Senior Service Providers, From Isolation to Inclusion: Reaching and Serving Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Seniors. The cost to purchase the curriculum is $50 for individuals and $150 for agencies or organizations. Click here to learn more about the curriculum or to order yours today!
