GRIOT Circle

 Stand with LGBTQ Elders of Color this Give Out Day!

GRIOT Circle is a dynamic community of LGBTQ older adults of color who have transformed a lifetime of barriers into strength, wisdom, and purpose, redefining what it means to age with pride. 

At GRIOT Circle, our members are seen, heard, and celebrated. 

For more than 30 years, we’ve provided not only a safe space to call home, but also programs and services that support our members’ physical, mental, and emotional well-being—fostering deep connections and lasting bonds. While June is a time to honor the history and diversity of the LGBTQ community, GRIOT Circle carries that spirit forward every day, through the vital services, programs, and community our members rely on. 

This year is a monumental one for GRIOT Circle. As we settle into our beautiful new home and prepare to celebrate our historic 30th Anniversary this fall, we are reminded of the resilience, joy, and profound legacy of the members we serve. For three decades, we have been a sanctuary and a champion for LGBTQ elders of color—a community that has fought for the very rights we celebrate this month.

But our work is far from over. As our membership grows and our programming expands in our new space, your support is more critical than ever.

This Give Out Day, will you make a gift to ensure that our elders continue to have a dedicated space to thrive, connect, and be celebrated?

In the past year alone, GRIOT Circle has: 

• Offered over 420 wellness, educational, and social programs to reduce isolation and enhance quality of life
• Delivered more than 150 hours of coordinated case management and resource support
• Logged over 200 volunteer hours from passionate community members

Our mission is grounded in the reality that LGBTQ elders of color sit at the crossroads of ageism, racism, and homophobia-a triple layer of marginalization that too often renders them invisible. Many face severe health disparities, high rates of isolation, and a lack of culturally competent care. One national study found that 39% have seriously considered suicide, and 53% report feeling isolated, yet the services available rarely reflect their lived experiences. These numbers are not just statistics, they reflect the daily realities of many GRIOT members. That’s why having our own space to do this critical work is so urgent.  

Your donation this Give OUT Day will help us: 

• Serve more LGBTQ elders
• Expand critical mental health programming 
• Deepen intergenerational engagement and peer support

Make your gift today and stand with LGBTQ elders of color in this moment of renewal.