Organization of the Year Golden Rainbow Center – SAGE
It is estimated that by 2030, one in fi ve Americans will be age 65 or older and that roughly four million of these will be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender. It is also estimated that ninety-six percent of America’s social service and care-giving agencies off er no services specifi cally designed for LGBT seniors. Several studies among healthcare administrators document widespread homophobia among those entrusted with the care of America’s seniors. Most LGBT elders
do not avail themselves of services on which other seniors thrive and many retreat back into the closet, reinforcing isolation.
Our community is blessed with The Golden Rainbow Center – SAGE, which is recognized as a model for providing resources to empower and enhance the quality of life for all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender older adults. It exists to encourage health, wellness and social programs in a safe, welcoming, vibrant environment and to project a positive image of the LGBT older adult community.
The Center originated in late 2000, when an individual created via a bequest, The Prime Timers of the Desert Foundation. Through initial funding, the Foundation created the Golden Rainbow Senior Center as a social facility for gay seniors. In May 2010, the Golden Rainbow Center joined forces with SAGE (Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders), the oldest and largest organization serving and advocating for GLBT elders.
The Center serves an area including Cathedral City, Desert Hot Springs, High Desert Cities, Indian Wells, Inland Empire, Indio, La Quinta, Palm Desert, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. The Center provides GLBT seniors numerous opportunities for social and educational acitivities along with fi tness and wellness programs.
The Golden Rainbow Center – SAGE is located at 700 E. Tahquitz Canyon Way, Suite F, in Palm Springs. For more information on the center, visit their website at
www.grcps.org, or call 760-416-7790.
Greater Palm Springs Pride is pleased to recognize the achievements and value to our community of The Golden Rainbow Center – SAGE as Pride’s Organization of the Year.
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