Senior (65+) Professionals in District of Columbia

Real Pride Network, based in Washington, DC, is a member-driven 501(c)3 public charity founded in 2020 to address a critical gap in the real estate industry: the need for an inclusive, values-based organization serving LGBTQ2+ professionals and consumers. Built on core values of inclusivity, democracy, transparency, and accountability, Real Pride Network operates as an all-volunteer organization that recognizes the responsibility real estate professionals have to give back to their communities. The organization serves a dual mission: connecting the public with trustworthy LGBTQ2+ real estate advisors at no cost, while simultaneously building a supportive professional community where like-minded agents and related industry professionals can develop meaningful relationships, share knowledge, and grow together. What sets Real Pride Network apart is its unwavering commitment to housing justice and community support. The organization actively works to address the immediate housing needs of the most marginalized members of the LGBTQ2+ community, with dedicated focus on providing safe housing solutions for LGBTQ2+ seniors and youth experiencing homelessness. Through strategic partnerships and member contributions, Real Pride Network advocates for non-discrimination in housing while supporting grassroots efforts that create real change. Operating across the United States and Canada with a North American geographic focus, Real Pride Network has attracted hundreds of founding sponsors and members who believe in integrity-based real estate practices. The organization's transition to an elected board structure demonstrates its commitment to sustainable, democratic governance that empowers individual members to shape the organization's future. For those seeking real estate services or professional community in Washington, DC and beyond, Real Pride Network offers authentic connections built on shared values and genuine commitment to community wellbeing.

Since its establishment in the 1940s, the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Washington, DC has served as the heart of community advocacy and mutual aid for Chinese immigrants and Chinese Americans. Comprised of 30 member organizations working together as the Overseas Delegation, the CCBA represents a unified voice for the local Chinese population and has become an indispensable intermediary authority resolving disputes and addressing community needs with dignity and compassion. The organization's history reflects its deep commitment to social justice and community empowerment. In the 1970s, when city development threatened to displace elderly Chinese residents, the CCBA successfully negotiated with city officials to construct the Wah-Luck House, providing dignified subsidized housing for over 150 families. On the national stage, the CCBA joined other Chinese benevolent associations to form the National Chinese Welfare Council in 1957, working tirelessly with the White House, State Department, and Congress to increase the Chinese immigration quota from 200 to 40,000 annually—a historic achievement that transformed opportunities for countless families. Today, the CCBA continues evolving to meet contemporary immigrant challenges including English language learning, healthcare navigation, tax assistance, Social Security benefits, and naturalization support. The organization also honors its traditional values by providing free burial sites at multiple cemeteries for impoverished families, ensuring that even the poorest members can maintain dignity in death despite being far from their homeland. Through its comprehensive approach to community welfare, the CCBA of Washington, DC remains a beacon of support and advocacy for the Chinese American community.