By Susan Thwing | PUBLISHED: April 12, 2025 at 6:11 AM ED By Susan Thwing | PUBLISHED: April 12, 2025 at 6:11 AM EDT Fashion has long been a medium of self-expression. It serves as a means of visibility, a reflection of identity and a bold declaration of individuality. As we age, fashion continues to be a powerful tool for self-reinvention, … Continued

By Sarah Bricker Hunt | February 3, 2025 In a devastating escalation of anti-LGBTQ+ policies, President Trump’s Day One executive orders have shattered protections for LGBTQ+ Americans — especially our transgender siblings. Beyond reinstating the trans military ban, Trump signed two additional orders impacting our community: one prohibiting gender-affirming care nationwide for anyone under 19, … Continued

By Susan Thwing | January 9, 2025 MIGen LGBTQ+ Elder Network has emerged as a beacon of support and connection for LGBTQ+ adults aged 45 and older in Michigan. (Photo courtesy of MiGen) Coming out is often portrayed as a rite of passage for LGBTQ+ individuals, yet for many, the journey unfolds not in youth, … Continued

(Ferndale Michigan – June 30, 2024) – The Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network (MiGen), Michigan’s only nonprofit focused exclusively on LGBTQ+ older adults, announced today that Angela Lippard, CRS-A/D, will be transitioning from her role as Chair of MiGen’s board of directors. Although Angela will step down from the Chair position, she will continue to contribute … Continued

By Sarah Schoen | April 23, 2024 This article is part of the Block by Block series, supported by FHLBank Indianapolis, IFF, and the Community Economic Development Association (CEDAM). The Block by Block series follows small-scale minority-driven development and affordable housing issues in the state of Michigan. Otis Baker, Corktown Health client services specialistHealth care is always evolving. As … Continued

From Jay Kaplan’s homebody sanctuary to Corporal Dani Wood’s kitchen, how home is more than just a place By Sarah Bricker Hunt | March 8, 2024 Home. Is it a place or a feeling? For some people, “home” is just somewhere to lay your head. For others, home can be a safe haven — a respite … Continued

By Estelle Slootmaker | February 15, 2024 MiGen staff and community in MiGen’s office space/Senior Center at Affirmations.Nick Hagen This article is part of State of Health, a series about how Michigan communities are rising to address health challenges. It is made possible with funding from the Michigan Health Endowment Fund. On Jan. 16, nonprofits MiGen and Affirmations LGBTQ+ Community … Continued

By Alex Walters | February 9, 2024 LANSING — Two new Metro Detroit senior centers are focused on older LGBTQ+ residents, filling what advocates say is a need for services they otherwise may not get. The staff and programming at the new centers are primarily funded by MiGen, a Ferndale nonprofit that supports older LGBTQ+ … Continued

Nonprofit LGBTQ+ Elders Organization Forges Strategic Partnership for Greater Inclusivity and Support Media Contact: Katie MigliazzoFor Immediate ReleaseDecember 26, 2023 FERNDALE & DETROIT, MI (December, 12 2023) – MiGen (Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Elders Network) is excited to announce the establishment of Michigan’s first ever LGBTQ+ Senior Centers- one in Ferndale, another in Detroit. In 2024, MiGen … Continued

Earlier this year, Governor Gretchen Whitmer made history by creating the first-ever statewide LGBTQ+ Commission to ensure that Michigan’s LGBTQ+ community is represented at all levels of government, including its executive branch. We are proud to announce that our Executive Director, Angela Gabridge, has been appointed as part of the commission. This is incredibly exciting … Continued