NEW YORK: The four hundredth entry for the seniors housing Global Awards 2016 has been received.
A new initiative to build affordable housing that is friendly for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender seniors is beginning to take shape.
Senior-housing basics, like hot meals, fitness and language classes will be available at the Ingersoll Senior Residences in the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, and the Crotona Senior Residences in Crotona Park North in the Bronx.
But also to be offered is LGBT-specific programming, like Pride Month celebrations and book or art clubs that highlight LGBT writers and artists.
The national LGBT advocacy organisation called Services and Advocacy for GLBT Elders, or SAGE, will help staff and operate the centres. SAGE plans to announce details about the residential programs on Thursday.
