In celebration of Pride Week, Toronto nursing home raises the rainbow flag

Toronto Homes for the Aged raised the rainbow flag at Fudger House for the third year in a row, to celebrate the diversity of all residents who call Fudger House home. The Home has gained international acclaim for being one of the first long-term care homes in North America to offer a gay-positive environment.    The Honourable George Smitherman, Minister of Health and Long-Term Care, joined this year’s Pride Parade’s Grand Marshal, Russell Alldread (a.k.a. Michelle DuBarry), residents, staff, family members and community partners to celebrate both Pride Week and the steps Toronto Homes for the Aged is taking to make its homes welcoming to all of Toronto’s residents. The celebration will continue into Sunday, when the Home takes part in the Pride Parade. “Fudger House serves a very diverse community, and is committed to making sure that all members of the community have access to quality long-term care, and they are proud to have built such strong community partnerships to make sure this commitment continues,” said Minister Smitherman. “I look forward to the day when all long-term care homes in Ontario are promoting a gay-positive environment.”

Source:  CNW Telbec, http://www.cnw.ca/fr/releases/archive/June2007/22/c8271.html

Hey Josefina  Carbonel–which Pride parade will you be marching in this year?