SAGE Griot Circle Inc

GRI.OT (/gre-ot, gre'o, gre'ot/)​
A storyteller in western Africa who perpetuates the oral tradition and history of their village or family. The acronym GRIOT stands for Gay Reunion In Our Time. The two together symbolize the heart and soul of our organizational “home.”

GRIOT Circle is a community-based, multigenerational organization serving LGBTQ+ elders of color. Our mission is to respond to and eliminate all forms of oppression, including: ageism, racism, sexism, misogyny, transphobia, homophobia, poverty, xenophobia, and their intersections. We achieve this by providing health, wellness, advocacy, and leadership activities to remove isolation and fear, build community, as well as honor racial and ethnic traditions.

Our core psychosocial, educational, and recreational programs include:
Men’s Sexual Health Program
Women’s Support Group
Wood Carving Classes
Book Club
Health Management
Tai-Chi
Cultural Outings
Self-Defense Classes