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Join us for an insightful panel discussion on the challenges and solutions for creating affordable LGBT+ welcoming senior housing in Arlington!Clarendon Presbyterian Church, in partnership with Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing (APAH), proposes to redevelop its property to provide affordable senior housing that warmly welcomes LGBTQ individuals. This initiative aligns with the church's mission since the 1970s to support affordable housing and create an inclusive community for LGBTQ+ people.
Key Discussion Points:
1. Challenges faced by LGBTQ+ elders including discrimination in some retirement communities
2. Lower rates of homeownership among LGBTQ+ elders and higher levels of poverty
3. A high portion of LGBTQ+ elders living without family support
4. A regional and national lack of LGBTQ+ welcoming affordable housing and how we can address it
5. Personal stories of potential residents of this proposed community
Distinguished Panelists:
Jay Fisette (he/him)- Former County Board Member (Moderator)
Jane Haskell (she/her)- Director, SAGE National LGBTQ+ Housing Initiative
Alice Tewell (she/her)- Pastor, Clarendon Presbyterian Church
Carmen Romero (she/her)- CEO, Arlington Partnership for Affordable Housing
Tom Villa (he/him) - Potential Resident - IMPACTO LGBT Director of Operations
Potential Resident - To Be Announced
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Arlington County, Va, 2046 13th St N, Arlington, VA 22201, United States,Arlington, Virginia