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ElderPride • Giving Tuesday Appeal

December 2, 2025

 

Dear Friend of ElderPride,

 

As we enter this sacred season of generosity, I invite you to remember us here at ElderPride—your community dedicated to supporting LGBTQIA elders and those who love them. This Giving Tuesday is especially meaningful for us as we celebrate six years of service, connection, advocacy, and love.

Over these six years, ElderPride has grown from a small circle of care into a national and international presence, offering spiritual nourishment, community, and practical support to LGBTQIA elders who too often face aging in isolation. You have helped make this possible.

 

Looking Ahead: Big Plans for 2026

Your generosity today directly fuels the transformational work we have planned for 2026, including:

• Expanding our national and international reach through the ElderPride Podcast

• Launching The Sage Talk Podcast, featuring my Sunday messages in a powerful, accessible audio format

• Integrating our ElderPride website with our new Substack channel, increasing access to articles, teachings, and elder-centered resources

• Strengthening community connections for elders who rely on ElderPride as their spiritual home

 

These initiatives grew out of the goals outlined in our 2025 Annual Report ( If you'd like a copy of that report email us at elderprideinfo@gmail.com and we will be sure you get a copy), and they represent our next bold step in serving our beloved community.

Your Gift Makes an Immediate Difference

A gift of any amount enrolls you as a General Member of ElderPride, giving you:

• First alerts when new podcasts drop

• Advance access to articles, essays, and resources

• Early notice of my in-person speaking dates in Visalia and Oakland

• A meaningful role in sustaining the spiritual well-being of LGBTQIA elders across the country

 

Become a Sustaining Member

Our Sustaining Members pledge gifts on a recurring basis—monthly, weekly, or semi-weekly. These ongoing commitments form the foundation of our annual budget and allow us to plan for programming with confidence.

Sustaining Members receive all General Member benefits plus:

• Discounted or complimentary enrollment in ElderPride classes, workshops, and seminars

• Eligibility to participate in our Annual Membership Business Meeting each January

• A deeper partnership in shaping the future of ElderPride

 

If you wish to become a sustaining member, simply reply to this email with your intended pledge amount and the frequency of your gift.

Ways to Give This Giving Tuesday

Your Giving Tuesday gift can be made in two simple ways:

1. Online:
   Please use the Donate button above.

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1. By Mail:
   If you prefer to mail your donation, you may send it to our secure address:
   5627 Telegraph Avenue, #392
   Oakland, CA 94609

 

Every gift—large or small—helps us continue our vital mission of ensuring that LGBTQIA elders age forward with dignity, connection, and joy.

With Deep Gratitude

Thank you for your faithful support over the years. I am profoundly grateful. And I thank you in advance for the gift you will offer this Giving Tuesday as we continue to build a world where all elders know they are seen, valued, and loved.

 

With love and gratitude,

 

Rev. Jack Elliott
Spiritual Director
ElderPride Incorporated
A CSL Focus Ministry

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