JCGF Receives SAGECare Platinum Certificate

Capitol Heights, MD, May 23, 2023 We are pleased to announce that the Juanita C. Grant Foundation (JCGF) has recently attained the SAGECare Platinum Certificate achievement level. As part of our Inclusion Initiative launched in March 2023, JCGF pursued SAGECare certification in support of our wider mission to evolve outreach and expand our programs. The Inclusion Initiative specifically addresses how we serve the needs of older adults in diverse and underserved communities. 

SAGECare is a division of SAGE (Services & Advocacy for GLBT Elders), the country’s oldest and largest non-profit organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBT older adults. SAGECare provides LGBT competency training and consulting on LGBT aging issues to service providers. SAGE also provides support to LGBT older adults in the form of resources, programs and services, working to ensure that LGBT people of all ages have access to the services and support they need to live healthy, engaged lives.

Through our partnership with SAGECare, we are enhancing our Elder Abuse and Fraud Prevention Training Series, the 50+ Refresh Bootcamps, and our social connection program to be more inclusive and welcoming to the LGBT community. “Our programs reflect the intersection of age, race, mental health, economic stability and social identity that impacts quality of life as we age. We are enthusiastic about this new segment of JCGF's journey as we partner with SAGECare," said S. Orlene Grant, JCGF President and CEO.

JCGF is committed to providing programs that focus on the holistic needs of the aging population. The partnership with SAGECare will help ensure that LGBTQ+ older adults receive the support and resources they need to lead successful and meaningful lives. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and feel welcome. Our mission is to ensure that all aging adults, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, receive proper care and respect. We are proud to join forces with SAGECare to make this a reality.

About the Juanita C. Grant Foundation, Inc.

The Juanita C. Grant Foundation provides education and training, advocacy and research addressing economic insecurity, workforce development, and quality of life issues that impact older adults. To learn more about our initiatives and join us on this journey, please visit our website at www.jcgfdn.org.

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