Housing with Pride: The Case for Creating Affordable LGBT Affirming Housing in Arlington
Clarendon Presbyterian would like to formally invite you and your networks to Housing with Pride: The Case for Creating Affordable LGBT-Affirming Housing in Arlington at Clarendon Presbyterian Church on September 25.
Reception with light refreshments at 6:45 and Panel at 7:30 pm.
RSVP here: https://forms.gle/zmJKdMEsxVi5b8Zm6
We hope this panel will raise awareness of the critical need for senior LGBT affirming affordable housing in Arlington and nationwide.
Former Arlington County Board Member Jay Fissette will moderate the panel including local/ national leaders and 2 potential residents.
Key Discussion Points:
- Challenges faced by LGBTQ+ elders including discrimination in some retirement communities Lower rates of homeownership among LGBTQ+ elders and higher levels of poverty
- A high portion of LGBTQ+ elders living without family support
- A regional and national lack of LGBTQ+ welcoming affordable housing and how we can address it Personal stories of potential residents of this proposed community
In terms of our project, we are still working on it, of course. Our draft conceptual plans are on the county’s website with some edits likely coming before our site plan submission. No date on that yet. We will ask for supporters to come out and write letters. Register for the panel discussion using the link above to keep informed.
Many thanks for your support.
Rev. Alice Tewell, Pastor
