Bluebird Society
Building intergenerational support networks for the LGBTQ+ community as we age.
For Our Future Self, Today.
As millions of Americans approach retirement in the coming decade, LGBTQ+ adults often face unique realities—including higher rates of living alone, lower lifetime earnings due to workplace discrimination, and a greater likelihood of relying on chosen family rather than traditional family structures for care and support. These realities make planning ahead and building strong community connections especially important.
We’re building something for us in the greater St. Louis area. Together.
The Wisdom Exchange
beginning July 2026
The Wisdom Exchange is a monthly lunch gathering for LGBTQ+ community members to come together around the shared experience of aging—sharing knowledge, planning ahead, and strengthening the networks of chosen family that have long helped our community care for one another across generations.
The LGBTQ+ Community As We Age
based on the 2024 State of LGBTQ+ Aging Survey by SAGE
40%
of LGBTQ+ adults over 50 say their support networks have gotten smaller over time. 65%
of LGBTQ+ adults over 50 have no children to call on as they age.87%
of LGBTQ+ adults over 50 are concerned about finding LGBTQ+ inclusive long-term care.