SAGE & HELP USA Honor International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia with the Groundbreaking of the Bronx’s First LGBTQ+-Welcoming Senior Housing
[BRONX, NY] MEDIA ADVISORY
WHAT:
Please join SAGE, HELP USA, and distinguished supporters, as we break ground on the Crotona Senior Residences. One of the first of its kind in New York State, Crotona Senior Residences will feature 84 LGBTQ+-friendly affordable apartments for individuals aged 62 and older.
WHO:
- Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx Borough President
- Ritchie Torres, NYC Council Member
- RuthAnne Visnauskas, Commissioner/CEO, NYS Homes and Community Renewal
- Tom Hameline, President and CEO, HELP USA
Michael Adams, Chief Executive Officer, SAGE
WHEN:
Thursday, May 17, 2018, 11:00 AM
WHERE:
771 Crotona Park North, Bronx, NY
WHY:
Across the nation, LGBTQ+ older people have a difficult time finding housing that is both affordable and welcoming. This is compounded in New York City by the dramatic shortage of affordable rental housing across the city. The Crotona Senior Residences will be the first LGBTQ+-friendly, affordable apartments for New Yorkers in the Bronx. In honor of International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, as well as May being Older Americans Month, SAGE and HELP USA are thrilled to be breaking ground on a model community for this kind of inclusive housing across the country.
HOW:
For interviews or additional information, please contact Christina Da Costa, SAGE Communications Director at cdacosta@sageusa.org or 917-553-3328 or Stephen Mott, HELP USA Chief of Staff at smott@helpusa.org or 212-400-8251.
SAGE is the country’s largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) older adults. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in New York City, SAGE is a national organization that advocates for public policy changes that address the needs of LGBTQ+ older people. SAGE also offers supportive services and consumer resources to LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers, provides education and technical assistance for aging providers and LGBTQ+ organizations through its National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging, and cultural competence training through SAGECare. With staff located across the country, SAGE coordinates a growing network of affiliates across the country. Learn more at sageusa.org.
About HELP USA HELP USA is one of the nation’s leading homeless service providers and low-income housing developers, serving at-risk populations including families, veterans, and victims of domestic violence. HELP USA currently serves more than 8,000 people every day at over 50 programs and residences across the country. Founded in 1986, HELP USA has served more than 400,000 men, women, and children and provides over 3,500 units of permanent and transitional housing. Learn more at www.helpusa.org.
