RCATX

Connecting and uplifting Austin’s Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+ community ages 18 to 110!

About RCatx

Rainbow Connections ATX (RCATX) improves the quality and vitality of life for Two-Spirit LGBTQIA+ older adults by providing connections, support, and advocacy in the greater Austin area.  

Family Eldercare launches Austin Gay & Lesbian Senior Services (AGLSS) for caregivers & providers

The Austin LGBT Elder Task Force (ETF) is co-founded by Richard Bondi & World Famous *BOB*

AGLSS and ETF collaborate to provide training & resources across greater Austin area

After years of advocacy and partnership, AGLSS and ETF merge to create Rainbow Connections ATX

Meet the Team

  • Photo of Rainbow Connections ATX Director, Joyce Hefner

    Joyce Hefner

    Program Director

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  • Photo of Rainbow Connections ATX Program Manager, Cheryl Young

    Cheryl Young

    Program Manager

    She/Her

  • Photo of Rainbow Connections ATX Activities & Program Specialist, World Famous *Bob*

    World Famous *BOB*

    Activities & Programming Specialist

    She/He/They

  • Photo of Rainbow Connections ATX Program Development Lead, Richard Bondi

    Richard bondi

    Program Development Lead

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Our Greatest Strength is Each Other

We create spaces that foster authentic connections and highlight the value of every stage of life.

There’s magic in that moment….join the magic.

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RCATX Launch Highlights

Video portraying shots from the RCATX launch event.

Together we can do anything!

Austin Pride Parade photo of four people celebrating in front of the Austin Capital
A photo of Bettie Naylor smiling

In honor of bettie naylor

Bettie Naylor was a trailblazer for feminist and LGBTQ politics in Texas. The Bettie Naylor Fund was established at Family Eldercare to ensure that the quality services we provide are available for and accessible to all LGBTQIA2+ older adults.

You can honor Bettie’s legacy to our community by donating now to Rainbow Connections ATX.

Learn more about Bettie Naylor by reading this article.