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

By Kenzie Terpstra | November 17, 2023 LANSING – People across the nation grew familiar with social isolation during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, but social disconnection had been building since before the pandemic, according to a recent advisory.  In Michigan, efforts to combat social disconnection are underway.  The advisory from U.S. Surgeon General Vivek … Continued

By Adriana Diaz | October 25, 2023 A Michigan nonprofit serving older LGBTQ+ adults shares lessons learned. Leer en español Older adults still make up the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in the U.S., according to an October 6 report from the CDC. However, data also shows a large majority of older adults have not received a recommended updated COVID-19 … Continued

Media Contact: Katie Migliazzo For Immediate Release October, 2023 MiGen, Michigan’s only nonprofit for LGBTQ+ Elders will provide UPCAP with culturally responsive training until the end of 2024 FERNDALE, MI (October, 2023) – MiGen (Michigan’s LGBTQ+ Elder’s Network), is partnering with the Upper Peninsula’s Commission for Area Progress (UPCAP) to to bring free, culturally responsive … Continued

By Sarah Bricker Hunt | October 5, 2023 Lewis’ negative personal interaction with local medical facility fuels her continued commitment Judy Lewis. Photo: Andrew Potter This article is part of the News is Out “Out and Aging” series, made possible with support from AARP. Longtime queer community advocate and all-around rockstar servant of the people … Continued

By Estelle Slootmaker | October 12, 2023 Angela Gabridge, MiGen executive director, co-chaired a coalition that requested Michigan state funding for LGBTQ+ health .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. … Continued

Authored by: Angela Gabridge, Executive Director of MiGEN Michigan is aging rapidly. In fact, our state has more than 2 million residents aged 60 and over – representing 25% of the population. While critical steps have been taken to improve the lives of these elders – Gov. Whitmer back in 2021 signed an executive order … Continued

By Jason A. Michael | August 31, 2023 The fund will support the work of community-based organizations For the first time ever, the recently passed and signed 2023-2024 state budget will include an investment to address LGBTQ+ health disparities — to the tune of a $10 million grant. The initiative is a result of work … Continued

By Vaccine Uptake Initiative | July 26, 2023 Key Takeaways The Michigan LGBTQ+ Elders Network (MiGen) kicked off its “Hottest Bodies” vaccination campaign with a free public reception and pop-up vaccine clinic. Featuring snacks, beverages, and the unveiling of a spectacular photo installation, the kickoff was MiGen’s most well-attended vaccine event to date. MiGen is one … Continued

By Area Agency on Aging 1-B | June 7, 2023 Angela Gabridge joined SAGE Metro Detroit nearly two years ago as its first full-time executive director. Since then, the organization, which serves older members of the LGBTQ+ community, has changed its name, added another seven full-time staff and grown its budget by 100%. MiGen is … Continued