The LGBTQ+ Elder Initiative is a committee of Better Living for Seniors members under the Area Agency on Aging, Pasco-Pinellas.
The LGBTQEI partners with business organizations and community service providers to build inclusive services for our underserved LGBTQ+ elder population, 55+.
"EQUALITY MEANS MORE THAN PASSING LAWS. THE STRUGGLE IS REALLY WON IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF THE COMMUNITY, WHERE IT REALLY COUNTS."
- BARBARA GITTINGS
MISSION
The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning plus (LGBTQ+) Elder Initiative builds bridges between the elder services market and the LGBTQ+ elder community to advocate, inform, and educate on behalf of LGBTQ+ elders.
LGBTQ+ elders are a forgotten generation despite there being 4 million. LGBTQ+ Adults over the age of 50 and that number is estimated to grow to 7 million by 2030
BLS
does not promote or vouch for the services provided by any of its
members. Members wishing to do business with one another are strongly
encouraged to do their own public records searches and background
screenings before entering into any business relationship. BLS accepts
no liability for any information identified from those
searches/screenings or any claims arising from any verbal or written
agreements members may engage in with one another.
