SAGE

Overview

SAGE is a nonprofit organization that provides supportive services, advocacy, and community resources for LGBTQ+ older adults and their caregivers[1][3]. Founded in 1978[4], SAGE has led advocacy efforts for LGBTQ+ elders and operates five SAGE Centers in New York City while providing direct services in New York City and South Florida[7]. The organization runs multiple programs and initiatives including SAGEServes for direct services, SAGECare for cultural competency training and consulting, SAGEYou as a virtual programs hub, SAGEVenture as a social enterprise, SAGECollab as a partner network, and the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging[5]. According to SAGE's reports, the organization has trained 270,000+ staff through SAGECare, established partnerships with 100+ national organizations, and facilitated the development of 228 new housing units in New York City[6]. SAGE describes itself as the world's largest and oldest organization dedicated to improving the lives of LGBTQ+ elders[8].

The company's own site places it in New York: Text states 'comprehensive services in New York City and South Florida,' indicating NYC is a primary service location. However, described as. [1]

SAGE states it has led advocacy for LGBTQ+ elders since 1978. [4]

SAGE runs SAGEServes (direct services), SAGECare (cultural competency training and consulting), SAGEYou (virtual programs hub), SAGEVenture (social enterprise), SAGECollab (partner network) and the National Resource Center on LGBTQ+ Aging. [5]

SAGE operates five SAGE Centers in New York City and provides direct services in NYC and South Florida. [7]

Business address: 305 7th Avenue, New York, New York, 10001. [9]

Growth & traction

SAGE reports 270,000+ staff trained through SAGECare, 100+ national partners and 228 new housing units developed in New York City. [6]