November is a very special month. It marks the month of Thanksgiving, where millions of families and friends across the United States gather to give thanks, show appreciation for one another, and feast. November also marks National Family Caregivers Month, a time to...
Mia Frances Yamamoto: Lawyer, Advocate, Hero
November is Transgender Awareness Month. I am so proud to share this video from Mia Frances Yamamoto, who transitioned at the age of 60 to be her true self. I call her my radical warrior friend, not only because of who she is, but because of the work that she does...
National Native American Heritage Month
This article originally appeared on the NICOA blog. National Native American Heritage Month is a time to recognize the histories, invaluable contributions and livelihood of American Indian and Alaska Native people in the United States. It is an opportunity to educate...
Larry Curley: Advocating for Native Elders
by Grace Birnstengel. This article originally appeared on Next Avenue. Larry Curley is a member of the Navajo Nation who, with members of the National Tribal Chairmen’s Association, founded the National Indian Council on Aging (NICOA) in 1976. NICOA is a nonprofit...
Opportunity for People with Lived Experiences To Improve Treatment and Services for Substance Use Disorders
Join a Focus Group! Community Catalyst and Faces & Voices of Recovery are looking for people to participate in focus groups to help improve treatment and services. What is the purpose of the groups? The groups will discuss what results people want...
SAGE Holds Inaugural LGBT Elder Housing Symposium in Washington, D.C.
SAGE, with support from Citi Community Development, will gather experts in the housing field to elevate LGBT elder housing issues and collaborate on innovative partnerships and solutions On Tuesday, October 29th, SAGE brought together housing developers, nonprofit...