Blog archive
March 2024
Addressing The Needs of Older Adults Through Pasadena Village
03/25/2024
Coming Soon: More Resources for Older Americans, Online and in Person
03/25/2024
Community Building Locally and Nationally
03/25/2024
Preparing for the Future with Ready or Not
03/25/2024
Volunteering is at The Heart of the Village
03/25/2024
Women's Liberation: Then and Now
03/25/2024
Writing Memoirs Together
03/25/2024
Current Views on Current Events
03/20/2024
Unchained
03/18/2024
Rumr of Humor issue # 2409
03/10/2024
Blacks Portrayed by European Artists
03/03/2024
Rumor of Humor #2408
03/03/2024
February 2024
Caring for Ourselves and Each Other
02/27/2024
Doug Colliflower Honored
02/27/2024
Great Decisions Connects Us to the Worldwide Community
02/27/2024
Letter from the President
02/27/2024
Pasadena Village's Impact
02/27/2024
The Power of Touch
02/27/2024
Villages as a New Approach to Aging
02/27/2024
Addressing Gang Violence in Pasadena-Altadena
02/21/2024
Rumor of Humor Issue 2407
02/19/2024
Thank You For Caring.
02/12/2024
Rumor of Humor 2405
02/11/2024
Curve Balls
02/10/2024
Sylvan Lane
02/10/2024
Rumor of Humor 2404
02/09/2024
Larry Duplechan, Blacks in Film
02/03/2024
January 2024
Pasadena Village Joins Community Partners in Vaccination Campaign
01/29/2024
Rumor of Humor #2403
01/28/2024
Pasadena Village Joins Two Healthy Aging Resource Projects
01/25/2024
Decluttering: Do It Now
01/24/2024
Village Volunteers Contribute to the Huntington Magic
01/24/2024
Villagers Creating Community
01/24/2024
Villagers Reflect on Black History Month
01/24/2024
Walk With Ease, 2024
01/24/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Wide Ranging Discussion on Current Issues
01/22/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2402
01/21/2024
Rumor of Humor # 2401
01/15/2024
Re- Entry Programs, a Personal Experience
01/08/2024
LGBT INCLUSIVE VILLAGES
By Blog MasterPosted: 09/02/2021
Our world has not always been so open, yet we still have much more work to do… as individuals and as a Village. There are many challenges to growing older. For LGBT seniors these challenges are exacerbated by decades of marginalization and discrimination. This often translates into greater isolation, as well as limited family support. Housing and other forms of discrimination still exist.
By connecting with our LGBTQ peers we offer solutions for isolation, opportunities to broaden our understanding and we discover common ground to build lasting bonds. The results are mutually enriching.
Our village is making important progress in building relationships with the LGBTQ community both one-on-one and with organizations including the San Gabriel Valley LGBTQ Center, PFLAG Pasadena, and the organizers of the GayOut Parade, and we look forward to fostering mutually beneficial relationships with other organizations and faith communities that serve those who identify as LGBTQ.
During the presentation, Pasadena Village members expressed how welcoming fellow village members were to them when they joined. Pasadena Village members are developing cultural competency with the guidance of the Inclusivity Committee and the openness and welcoming attitude of our members.
If you were not able to attend the presentation Pasadena Village co-hosted with Village Movement California you can watch the recording on LGBT Inclusive Villages, click here. Take pride in knowing our Village was spotlighted.
To learn more about Village Movement California and its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, click here.