Friends & Co was featured on KARE 11 News in this segment highlighting the annual Let’s Do Lunch Café Pride celebration and the importance of creating welcoming spaces for LGBTQ+ older adults in the Twin Cities.
The story explores how many LGBTQ+ older adults experience isolation or feel pressure to hide their identities as they age, and how community gatherings like Let’s Do Lunch Café offer a place where people can connect, be themselves, and build meaningful friendships.
Featured interviews:
- Jethra Kapp, Executive Director, Friends & Co
- Valerie Hauch, Program Manager, Friends & Co
Let’s Do Lunch Café is a free monthly gathering for LGBTQ+ older adults to share a meal, conversation, and community.
Learn more about Friends & Co and its programs for older adults by visiting our website.
Thank you to KARE 11 for helping shine a light on the importance of belonging, visibility, and connection for LGBTQ+ older adults.
