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Your Time. Your Healing. Your Legacy

Supporting Healthy Black Elders Workgroup

Your age is not the end of your story, it’s the richest chapter yet.

This is your chance to heal, connect, and thrive in a space built for you, by people who understand you. If you are Black, 55 or 95, this is for you.

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The Supporting Healthy Black Elders Workgroup is more than a program - it’s a homecoming. It’s a sacred space where the wisdom of our years meets the possibility of new beginnings. It’s where we rewrite the narrative that aging means slowing down, fading out, or being left behind.

At Urban Triage, our mission is to foster resilience, healing, and leadership within Black communities - rooted in truth, liberation, and collective joy. This workgroup brings that mission directly to our elders, honoring the shoulders we stand on while empowering you to live the rest of your life with vitality, purpose, and connection.

Whether you are navigating retirement, caregiving, loss, or simply searching for deeper community and meaning, this is your place to heal, grow, and thrive.

Why This Will Change Your Life

Our elders are our living libraries, the keepers of history, the foundation of our culture. But too often, we are isolated, under-supported, or treated as though our best years are behind us. The truth? Your best years can still be ahead, if you choose them.

This workgroup is your invitation to:

  • Reconnect with your joy and create new memories worth cherishing.
  • Heal old wounds and release burdens that no longer serve you.
  • Strengthen your voice to advocate for yourself in healthcare, housing, and community spaces.
  • Expand your circle with peers who understand, celebrate, and uplift you.
  • Leave a legacy of self-love, healing, and empowerment for future generations.

Who Should Join

Black adults aged 55+ who are ready to:

  • Invest in their own well-being
  • Build lasting friendships in a culturally affirming space
  • Advocate for their needs and rights with confidence
  • Step into the next chapter of life with intention and joy

What’s Included

  • Weekly Sessions: Transformational curriculum rooted in Urban Triage’s healing and leadership framework, focused on self-discovery, resilience, and personal growth.
  • Monthly Joy-Filled Activities: From painting classes and outdoor concerts to farmers’ markets, plays, and ceramics, experiences that nourish the soul and celebrate life.
  • Comprehensive Support:
    • $25/session + transportation stipends
    • Healthy, delicious meals provided
    • Staff support for navigating vital systems: SSI/SSDI, Medicare, FoodShare, BadgerCare
    • Healthcare advocacy and housing support
    • Direct connections to community resources

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Testimonials

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