Our Mission
Empowering LGBTQ2S++ seniors through inclusive housing, services, and community events. Fostering dignity, equality, and social connection. Building a stronger, inclusive society where every LGBTQ2S++ senior can access the resources they need to thrive.
Living with Pride Foundation
We face barriers
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Support
Discrimination and Stigma: LGBTQ2S++ seniors often face discrimination and stigma based on their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. This can lead to social isolation, limited support networks, and barriers to accessing inclusive services.
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Social
Social Isolation: Many LGBTQ2S++ seniors experience social isolation due to factors such as the loss of partners, estrangement from family, or limited social support networks. This isolation can negatively impact their mental health and overall well-being.
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Health
Health Disparities: LGBTQ2S++ seniors may experience higher rates of physical and mental health issues due to a combination of factors, including minority stress, lack of culturally competent healthcare providers, and limited access to appropriate healthcare services.
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Homes
Lack of Inclusive Housing: Many seniors may struggle to find safe and inclusive housing options that understand and respect their unique needs. Discrimination in the housing market can result in limited affordable housing choices and higher rates of homelessness among LGBTQ2S++ seniors.
Our Goals
address loneliness and isolation
Evidence shows that loneliness and isolation are major health concerns we must address.
provide safe spaces for our seniors
A community is more than a building, it's a place where we can thrive as our authentic self
housing that meet our needs
Through focus groups, research and community outreach we define what housing and community programs looks like for us.
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We are you.
The Living with Pride Foundation is a non profit registered BC society created in 2022 specifically to address the need for purpose built seniors housing in Vancouver for our aging LGBTQ2S++ community, address isolation and loneliness and create safe queer seniors spaces.
We are here to support, advocate for and work with local organizations who deliver the programs and services we depend on.
What we are doing
Bringing together academics, community builders and politicians to develop a plan to deliver queer seniors housing
Planning focus groups, studies and community outreach to define what safe spaces look like for you
Working with industry experts to identify sustainable housing models
Partnering with local organizations to build synergies that will enrich our goals and support our mission
We need your help!
Volunteer
Without volunteers we simply could not exist. Volunteers are our single most important resource.
Partner with us
You can make a real difference in the lives of LGBTQ2s++ seniors.
resources and community support
To enhance the quality of life of older adults by providing social, recreational, educational and supportive programs and services that foster connection and inclusion in the broader community.
West End Seniors Network
ADVOCATE – COLLABORATE - INFORM
Systemic, societal, and individual experiences of oppression, erasure and invisibility are not new for 2SLGBTQI+ seniors; they have survived with tremendous strength and resilience for many decades. As these communities become especially vulnerable toward the last stages of their lives, we need to support them and advocate on their behalf.
Dignity Seniors Society
Works with low-income individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS and are homeless or inadequately housed
McLaren Housing
info@livingwithpride.ca
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