TreeceFi & Stonewall Village NYC® Launch LGBTQ+ Healthy Aging Series

Winter 2026 –Spring 2027 programs promote connection, wellness, financial security, and resilience for LGBTQ+ older adults 

Stonewall Village NYC®, a program of Stonewall Community Development Corporation, and Treece Financial Group's La Vida Pride™ initiative are joining forces to present a robust series of educational and wellness programs designed to help LGBTQ+ older adults age confidently, stay connected, age in the place where they want to be, and thrive.

Aging is inevitable. How we age isn’t.

According to the NIH National Institute on Aging, “Research has linked social isolation and loneliness to higher risks for a variety of physical and mental conditions: high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, a weakened immune
system, anxiety, depression, cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s disease, and even death.” 

This collaborative initiative addresses these pressing challenges that face LGBTQ+ older adults at a higher rate than their straight and cis counterparts. All programs are complimentary and offered in a welcoming, queer- and trans-affirming environment.

"For too many LGBTQ+ older adults, we experience unique challenges procuring and maintaining safe, affordable housing and home care," said Paul Nagle, Founding Executive Director of Stonewall Community Development Corporation. "We are excited to be partnering with TreeceFi's La Vida PrideTM initiative to present a well-rounded range of programming that will empower our community to turn advocacy and education into action—helping people age with the security, dignity, care, and the joy they deserve."

A Season of Learning, Connection, and Community

Programming launches Tuesday, December 1, with Words on World AIDS Day: Poetry as Postlude, Presence & Perseverance, an uplifting reflection on the LGBTQ+ community's journey through the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Additional programs include:

Building Bridges: Housing, Healthcare & Intergenerational Support: Community conversations exploring the future of queer healthcare and LGBTQ+-affirming housing through The Stonewall Bridge®, an emerging intergenerational housing and support initiative.

Caregiving for Dementia: Knowledge, Compassion & Support: A three-part series helping LGBTQ+ individuals, chosen families, and caregivers understand dementia, navigate caregiving challenges, find respite resources, and explore technologies that support independent living and compassionate care.

Take Pride in Your Money: Financial Confidence for Every Stage of Life: Financial education series addressing the unique needs of LGBTQ+ individuals and families, including building financial confidence, end-of-life and estate planning, protecting digital assets, and financial considerations when diagnosed or living with dementia.

Unbound: Queering the Narrative — Book Discussion Series: LGBTQ+ community leaders, activists, and guest authors lead discussions that explore queer history, identity, liberation, and community power—challenging conventional narratives and inspiring greater solidarity and self-determination.

Move with Pride: Virtual Fitness & Wellness: Chair Yoga, Zumba, Chair exercise, and Tai Chi classes led by LGBTQ+ competent trainers.

Investing in Wellbeing

"Financial security matters, but money alone doesn't ensure a fulfilling life as we age," said David Traupman, Director of TreeceFi's La Vida Pride initiative. "Connection, community, independence, and feeling valued are just as important. This collaboration builds on more than 30 years of LGBTQ+ advocacy by TreeceFi President David Treece, extending that legacy into innovative approaches to healthy, empowered aging."

Accessible & Open to All

All programs will be livestreamed and available afterward on demand through enliveo, an interactive online community platform powered by nonprofit Selfhelp Community Services. 

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Stonewall Village NYC®, a program of Stonewall Community Development Corporation, advances LGBTQ+-affirming community connections and innovative approaches to aging, housing, care, and intergenerational support. stonewallcdc.org

Treece Financial Group (TreeceFi) is a South Florida-based financial advisory firm founded by longtime LGBTQ+ advocate David Treece. Through its La Vida Pride™ initiative, TreeceFi extends its mission beyond financial security to support the broader wellbeing, independence, and empowerment of LGBTQ+ people. treecefinancialgroup.com

Representatives of both organizations are available for interviews, expert commentary, and contributed articles on LGBTQ+ healthy aging, loneliness and isolation, caregiving, chosen families, financial security, affirming healthcare, and intergenerational housing solutions.

Media Contact:
David Traupman
dtc@davidtreece.com
305-751-8855