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SUMMARY:How to Be the Best Ally of LGBTQ+ Older Pennsylvanians
DESCRIPTION:Join us in the Skyline Room for a panel discussion: ‘How to Be the Best Ally: Building Bridges\, Building Community.’ The key qualities of an ally are the desire to learn and understand and to help LGBTQ+ (lesbian\, gay\, bisexual\, transgender\, queer\, etc.) people feel supported and included and to address barriers to fairness and justice for everyone. \nThis is the first community meeting held by the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging LGBTQ+ Advisory Council\, formulated in 2024\, and it promises to be an afternoon of enlightening conversation\, exhibitors\, and light refreshments. \nOur panel will consist of : \nJack Eilber is the Deputy Communications Director for the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. He also serves as the Department’s Diversity\, Equity\, and Inclusion coordinator and represents PDA on the Diversity\, Equity\, Belonging\, and Inclusion Interagency Workgroup\, which is led by the Office of Administration. Jack also represents PDA\, the Department of Health’s HIV Planning Group\, the Governor’s Commission on LGBTQ Affairs Aging Workgroup\, and the LGBTQ+ Older Adult Advocacy Team based out of Allegheny County. \nSouthwest Senior Center Director Paulette Cunningham\, a steadfast ally of this community\, who will discuss her ongoing efforts to provide support\, raise awareness\, and foster greater acceptance of LGBTQ+ seniors at Southwest and beyond.\nGary Hines from the Gary Hines Consulting Group\, LLC\, an activist and advocate for LGBTQ+ issues. He has served on the boards of the William Way Community Center\, Men of All Colors Together\, and Liberty City Democrats. Hines has also been involved with the Colours Organization\, Philly Black Gay Pride\, and the Mayor’s Commission for African American Males.\nRabbi Erica Steelman\, healthcare chaplain\, educator\, and consultant\, join us on the panel as well. Rabbi Erica has over 13 years of experience providing direct spiritual care to members of a skilled nursing community. In addition\, Rabbi Erica has been an advocate and innovator for LGBTQ+ inclusion\, developing and sharing resources and educating healthcare clinicians\, students\, educators\, and administrators.\nTom McCauley resides at the John C. Anderson LGBT Friendly Apartment in Philadelphia. Tom\, a hair stylist and retired actor\, is always on the move\, heading to the gym\, getting together with friends\, and attending most of our events and activities. He’ll discuss how feeling safe and welcomed where you live is a vital part of healthy aging\, and that being an ally is respecting and honoring people who may not be like you and advocating for you when others may not. \nThe panel will be rounded out with LGBTQ+ seniors who will share their stories of resilience. \nIt’s very likely that you know someone who is part of the LGBTQ+ community\, as there are nearly 500\,000 Pennsylvanians identifying as such. We’ll share stories of resilience and provide educational information about allyship\, along with new tools you can use to connect with and build bridges within this community. \nRegistration encouraged but not required.
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LOCATION:Free Library of Philadelphia\, 1901 Vine St.\, Philadelphia\, PA\, 19103\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Philadelphia Corporation for Aging":MAILTO:community.relationsrsvp@pacares.org
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