In Jamaica Plain, Pride Feels Like Home

by Diverse Elders | June 30, 2026 | Advancing Equity, Community Supports, Diverse Communities, Diverse Elders Coalition Stories, History, Individual Stories, LGBTQ Communities | 0 Comments

I moved to Jamaica Plain on May 8, not knowing exactly what to expect. Leaving New York, I knew I was moving into a neighborhood with a reputation for being progressive, creative, and LGBTQ+-friendly. But there is a difference between knowing something intellectually…

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Older Americans Month 2026: Championing Your Health Requires Protecting Aging Services

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May 27, 2026

Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy, informed decision-making, caregiver support, and community partnerships. It is a powerful rem…

At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

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At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

At this year’s American Society on Aging On Aging 2026 conference in Atlanta, the Diverse Elders Coalition was proud to present “Advancing Caregiver Equity Through Story, Data, and Inclusive Policy Tools.” Held on April 20th, our session drew more than 100 attendees filling …

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Women’s History Month is a chance to honor the women whose leadership has helped build stronger, more caring, and more just communities. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” invites us to think about sustainability in a broad sense across multiple topics. These topics include the environment, financial stability, he…

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In Jamaica Plain, Pride Feels Like Home

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By: Diverse Elders

Jun 30, 2026

I moved to Jamaica Plain on May 8, not knowing exactly what to expect.

Leaving New York, I knew I was moving into a neighborhood with a reputation for being progressive, creative, and LGBTQ+-friendly. But there is a difference between knowing something intellectually and feeling it in your body when you arrive somewhere new. Within the first few days, Jamaica Pl…

Older Americans Month 2026: Championing Your Health Requires Protecting Aging Services

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

May 27, 2026

Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy, informed decision-making, caregiver support, and community partnerships. It is a powerful rem…

At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

Apr 29, 2026

At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

At this year’s American Society on Aging On Aging 2026 conference in Atlanta, the Diverse Elders Coalition was proud to present “Advancing Caregiver Equity Through Story, Data, and Inclusive Policy Tools.” Held on April 20th, our session drew more than 100 attendees filling …

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Older Americans Month 2026: Championing Your Health Requires Protecting Aging Services

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

May 27, 2026

Each May, Older Americans Month invites us to recognize the contributions, resilience, and leadership of older adults across the country. This year’s theme, “Champion Your Health,” encourages older adults to take an active role in prevention, wellness, self-advocacy, informed decision-making, caregiver support, and community partnerships. It is a powerful rem…

At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

Apr 29, 2026

At ASA On Aging 2026, the DEC Showed Why Caregiver Equity Still Matters

At this year’s American Society on Aging On Aging 2026 conference in Atlanta, the Diverse Elders Coalition was proud to present “Advancing Caregiver Equity Through Story, Data, and Inclusive Policy Tools.” Held on April 20th, our session drew more than 100 attendees filling …

Women’s History Month 2026: 15 Quotes from Women Shaping A Sustainable Future

Access to Services

By: Diverse Elders

Mar 31, 2026

Women’s History Month is a chance to honor the women whose leadership has helped build stronger, more caring, and more just communities. This year’s theme, “Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future,” invites us to think about sustainability in a broad sense across multiple topics. These topics include the environment, financial stability, he…