Fostering Inclusivity and Support for LGBTQ+ Older Adults in Kansas City
Join KC Shepherd’s Center for an impactful roundtable discussion on how we can work together to create a more inclusive and supportive community for LGBTQ+ older adults.
At our second Older Adult LGBTQ+ Coalition Roundtable, we will continue the critical conversations started during our first meeting, where 25 participants from the LGBTQ+ community voiced the need for spaces that prioritize inclusivity, equity, and support.
Why This Matters
LGBTQ+ older adults face unique challenges, including barriers to equitable housing, healthcare, senior living, and inclusive worship environments. They also experience poverty and lack of access to resources at rates 2-3 times higher than their peers. KC Shepherd’s Center is honored to lead coalition-building efforts and advocate for changes in policy and practices that ensure all older adults can live with dignity, respect, and joy.
Event Details
Date: December 17, 2024
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: KC Shepherd’s Center Office
9200 Ward Parkway, Suite 280
What to Expect
This roundtable is an opportunity to hear diverse voices and collaboratively plan programming for 2025 that addresses the barriers LGBTQ+ older adults face. Together, we’ll focus on creating meaningful fellowship, resource sharing, and advocacy efforts that foster community and connection, especially during challenging times like the holidays.
KC Shepherd’s Center is committed to hosting quarterly listening sessions and events in 2025, ensuring continuous dialogue and support for marginalized older adults in our community.
RSVP Today
Please RSVP by contacting Sarah Hopkins at sarah@kcshepherdscenter.org.
Learn more about KC Shepherd’s Center’s commitment to inclusion and equity for all older adults at kcshepherdscenter.org/about.
Together, we can build a Kansas City that uplifts and supports all its older adults. Your voice is invaluable—join us in shaping the future.
