OUR STORY
Red River Rainbow Seniors is an organization dedicated to providing advocacy, education, support, and fun to the 50+ LGBT+ community in the Red River Valley.
Founded in 2017, RRRS was established to provide a friendly and safe environment in which gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and allied seniors could meet and socialize. We are a member organization of the Pride Collective and Community Center of Fargo-Moorhead.
Our mission is to enhance the quality of life for LGBTQ+ seniors in the region.
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EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY
Our goals include:
- Facilitate access to information on legal, medical, and financial issues for LGBTQ+ seniors.
- Work to educate agencies and providers in the community about the needs of LGBTQ+ seniors.
- Network with agencies and providers to ensure that LGBTQ+ seniors' medical, housing, and living
needs are met.
- Advocate for and support the LGBTQ+ community and LGBTQ+ youth
- Network with similar organizations regionally and nationally.
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SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
We seek to enhance the quality of life for our members by providing ongoing opportunities to gather in community with one another. We have monthly organizational meetings and happy hour socials, as well as seasonal dances, camping, and hiking. Book and movie clubs meet monthly. As we grow, we plan to have an increased variety of social opportunities for our members. AARP of North Dakota has been a partner from the groups beginning and together sponsors a social gathering in conjunction with Fargo-Moorhead Pride, as well as quarterly Lounge and Learn programs for LGBTQ+ seniors.
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MEMBERSHIP
Membership in Red River Rainbow Seniors is $25/year. Membership supports social outings, community engagement, and scholarship programs for LGBTQ+ youth groups. Membership is open to 50+ LGBTQ+ folks and allies.
RRRS holds monthly business meetings the first Wednesday of the month at 7pm. Meetings are held at Pride Collective and Community Center, 1101 1st Ave. So., Fargo, ND, 58107.
All are welcome to attend.
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