MiGen

Celebrate Pride by making a difference! 🌈 We're looking for volunteers to join us at Great Lakes Bay Pride (Saginaw) or Lansing Pride on Saturday, June 27.

Volunteers help staff the MiGen table, share resources, connect with community members, and help spread the word about the programs and support MiGen offers. It's a fun way to celebrate Pride, meet new people, and help ensure more LGBTQ+ aging adults and caregivers know about the resources available to them.

Interested? Complete our volunteer interest form:https://mon-ami.typeform.com/to/r5Ixvjvi?fbclid=IwY2xjawSTzAdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFEWjJIbFl5WUh4UlloekNpc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHsI_OGHZMlm-4PVfU2yx8ZUfv5iJCyYCP5mP1h-gtC0gJn3II-cyhlG_eLGf_aem_R1B53KF-wi_wkhFaNu-NDQ&typeform-source=migenconnect.org

Questions? Email [email protected] or call (313) 241-8994.

MiGen will be closed on Friday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

As we commemorate the end of slavery in the United States, we recognize the enduring contributions and leadership of Black communities, including Black LGBTQ+ older adults whose stories and lived experiences continue to strengthen our communities today.

We will resume normal business hours on Monday, June 22.

Reminder-join us tomorrow at Affirmations for Bridging Generations: Open Mic Night!

Not interested in performing? No problem. There's no pressure to share-you're welcome to simply listen, connect, and enjoy an evening of stories, music, poetry, and conversation across generations.

We hope to see you there!

Our next Bridging Generations Open Mic is a Juneteenth celebration, hosted in partnership with Affirmations and their Youth Advisory Council.

We're gathering across generations for an all-ages night of poetry, music, storytelling, spoken word, joy, memory, resistance, and whatever else our community brings to the room.

This open mic centers q***r and trans voices, with deep love for the Black artists, storytellers, elders, youth, and neighbors whose voices make Juneteenth worth honoring out loud.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4cnrefG

Details:
📍 Affirmations
290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale
🗓 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 6–8 PM
🎤 All ages

Youth 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Struggling with the cost of prescription medications?

Extra Help is a federal program that may help eligible Medicare beneficiaries lower prescription drug costs, including premiums, deductibles, and copays.

Not sure if you qualify? Take a look at the information below and contact MiGen's MI Options counselors for free, unbiased, and affirming Medicare assistance: (313) 241-8994 or [email protected]

Pack a dish, grab a lawn chair, and join us for a Multi-Generational Q***r Potluck Picnic & Clothing Swap!

We're excited to partner with Detroit Parks & Recreation and the City of Detroit LGBTQ Employee Resource Group for an evening of community, connection, food, and fun at Palmer Park Nature Center.

Bring a favorite dish to share, meet connect with community, and browse the clothing swap (bring up to 10 clean items if you'd like to participate, but it's not required).

📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 6–9 PM
📍 Palmer Park Nature Center
1313 W Seven Mile Rd, Detroit, MI 48203

We hope to see you there (no registration required).

🏳️‍🌈 On this day in 2020, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, a landmark ruling that affirmed federal workplace protections for LGBTQ+ employees.

For many LGBTQ+ older adults, this milestone came after decades of working without those protections. Today, we honor that progress and the resilience of those who helped make it possible.

Our next Bridging Generations Open Mic is a Juneteenth celebration, hosted in partnership with Affirmations and their Youth Advisory Council.

We're gathering across generations for an all-ages night of poetry, music, storytelling, spoken word, joy, memory, resistance, and whatever else our community brings to the room.

This open mic centers q***r and trans voices, with deep love for the Black artists, storytellers, elders, youth, and neighbors whose voices make Juneteenth worth honoring out loud.

Register now: https://bit.ly/4cnrefG

Details:
📍 Affirmations
290 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale
🗓 Thursday, June 18
⏰ 6–8 PM
🎤 All ages

Youth 13 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Tomorrow! Join The Helm for an important Community Listening Session with the Michigan Commission on Services to the Aging.

This is your opportunity to share your perspective and help shape the future of aging services in Michigan. We encourage all community members to participate-especially LGBTQ+ older adults, whose voices and experiences are too often missing from conversations about aging.

The impact doesn’t stop on June 1.

MiGen is honored to be part of the inaugural Elton John Impact Awards alongside organizations and changemakers working to build a more inclusive future for LGBTQ+ communities.

Support from the Elton John Impact Awards, P&G, and The Looking Out Foundation helps CenterLink strengthen and support more than 375 LGBTQ community centers and organizations nationwide-expanding access to mental health support, youth programs, health services, advocacy and safe spaces for connection and belonging.

Thank you for celebrating these stories of impact with us. 💙

🎧 The Elton John Impact Awards podcast is streaming now on iHeartRadio Radio and wherever you listen to podcasts.



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Tonight at 6:00 PM! Our Caregiver Support Group is for LGBTQ+ caregivers and those caring for LGBTQ+ older adults who are seeking a safe, low-pressure space to connect with others, share experiences, and find support from people who understand the unique joys and challenges of caregiving.

Register: https://embed.monami.io/calendars/mi-gen/events/lgbtq-caregiver-support-group-wednesday-june-10-2026/registrations/new