Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque
Albuquerque, Albuquerque Metro
To provide support for older LGBTQ+ seniors in the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area through advocacy, social programs, education, support groups, and resource distribution. We counter isolation, fear, and loneliness by creating a caring community of LGBTQ+ elders who will look out for each other and share some laughs.
About
To provide support for older LGBTQ+ seniors in the Albuquerque Metropolitan Area through advocacy, social programs, education, support groups, and resource distribution. We counter isolation, fear, and loneliness by creating a caring community of LGBTQ+ elders who will look out for each other and share some laughs.
• Educating senior-serving providers in long term care (LTC) settings on the specific needs of older LGBT adults (LGBT cultural competency training). • Consulting to improve in-home and facility-based services for older LGBT adults, as well as the friendliness of low-income senior housing facilities. • Offering targeted support groups using our facilitators and in collaboration with other nonprofits (e.g., The NM Alzheimer’s Association and other area MeetUp groups). • Offering social events for older LGBT adults to address their service needs and reduce social isolation. • Maintaining an up-to-date listing of LGBT-friendly, senior-serving resources to connect people to services.
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About Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque
Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque is a 501(c)(3) Nonprofit based in Albuquerque, Albuquerque Metro, with a focus on economic development. The organization was founded in 2011. The organization primarily serves the Albuquerque area and surrounding Albuquerque Metro communities.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where does Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque operate?
- Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque operates in Albuquerque, Albuquerque Metro, New Mexico.
- When was Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque founded?
- Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque was founded in 2011.
- How can I learn more about Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque?
- Visit Older Rainbow Community of Albuquerque online at https://orcaabq.org for information about programs, services, and ways to get involved.
