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Food Sustainability for LGBT+ Older Adults in PR

Food Sustainability for LGBT+ Older Adults in PR

Organization information

Waves Ahead Corp

Location: San juan, Puerto Rico

Summary

Puerto Rico has been hit with natural and economical disasters impacting the lives of many, specially the LGBT Older Adults (50+). This marginalized group has been confronted with social isolation, financial instability, homelessness, and food and water deprivation. These factors impact these individuals the most, reporting higher levels of anxiety, depression and deaths by suicide. Reconstruye Q assists in providing mental health services, case management, and assists in food sustainability.

Project locations

Puerto Rico

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