About the AZALEA Initiative
The Arizona Alliance for LGBTQ2S+ Equity in Aging (AZALEA) began in 2023 as a partnership between the Beatitudes Campus, a residential senior living community in Phoenix, and a social work faculty member at Northern Arizona University (NAU). Committed to challenging ageism, homophobia, and transphobia, we created AZALEA to connect with others across Arizona who share a vision of inclusion for LGBTQ2S+ older adults. You can learn more about how AZALEA started here. With representation from Cochise, Coconino, Maricopa, Pima, and Yavapai counties, AZALEA continues to grow and include members from across the state who meet bi-monthly to share information, resources, and build inclusion through collaboration. ​We welcome all who share our vision. There are as many seats at the table as those who want to join us!
Mission
The AZALEA Initiative is a statewide stakeholder group that welcomes LGBTQ2S+ community members, service providers, researchers, advocates, and allies of all ages committed to building inclusion and strengthening social connections for LGBTQ2S+ older adults in Arizona through outreach, education, advocacy, and community-based participatory research.
Vision
The AZALEA Initiative's vision is to strengthen existing systems of care for LGBTQ2S+ older adults in Arizona through collaboration among LGBTQ2S+ community members, service providers, researchers, advocates, and allies across generations.
