About Us!
About Us!
Carolina Aging Alliance is a nonprofit organization, 501(c)3, dedicated to empowering older LGBTQ+ adults in the Triad and Triangle regions of North Carolina.
Through education, advocacy, and social engagement, we help the community to be heard and engage as we age. We will not be invisible!
Our Mission
Carolina Aging Alliance improves the quality of life for all LGBTQ+ older adults through inclusion, advocacy education, and positive social engagements.
Our Vision
Increase awareness of and participation in Carolina Aging Alliance and be the premiere resource for service providers by expanding advocacy, education, and social engagement to benefit LGBTQ+ older adults.
Our History
Originally launched as the “Gay & Gray Initiative,” this program began in Raleigh in 2011. In 2014, we formed a partnership with SAGEUSA and adopted the name SAGE Raleigh.
As new initiatives emerged, membership and participation grew significantly. In 2019, we rebranded to become SAGE Central North Carolina, reflecting our broader geographical reach and enhanced services.
By 2022, we established Carolina Aging Alliance, Inc. Currently, we operate in two regions: the Triad and Triangle, focused on serving older LGBTQ+ adults throughout Central North Carolina.
We are proud to partner with SAGEUSA, the oldest and largest nonprofit focused on improving the lives of older LGBTQ+ adults. Established in 1978 in New York City, SAGE manages a national network of collaborators.