STATE TO FUND HOUSING FOR LGBT ELDERS

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made history during her State of the State Address, claiming she will be allocating direct state resources for housing for older New Yorkers.

“Only two housing developments in New York serve the community: Stonewall House in Brooklyn and Crotona Pride House in the Bronx,” according to LGBTQ Nation. “Those projects were developed and funded by SAGE, the LGBTQ+ elders advocacy group, along with BFC Partners and HELP USA.”

Since taking office, Hochul has listened to recommendations from SAGE and AARP.

“I am thrilled that Hochul and her administration are committed to expanding equitable access to housing for New York’s LGBTQ+ elders,” said

SAGE CEO Michael Adams. “LGBTQ+ elders of color, transgender and nonbinary elders face the highest levels of financial insecurity, and we know firsthand that LGBTQ+ friendly elder housing is vital in improving their lives.”