AIDS Alabama Newsletter - March 2023

Gay/Bisexual Men in Southeast US 50+ with Serious Illness:

UAB wants to hear your voices!

In full partnership with the LGBT community in the Southeast, UAB is working to hear the voices of older (50+) LGBT people in the Southeast to hear of their experiences and their wishes. It’s UAB’s long-term goal to then work in partnership with the LGBT community to create a healthcare training program to train clinicians who provide care to our community members. UAB has met with and heard the perspectives of older lesbians and their caregivers; they are meeting with transgender men and women and now are ready to hear from older (50+) gay/bisexual African American and white men. They really need to hear the voices of older African-American and white gay/bisexual men with serious illnesses to hear of their experiences in the healthcare system and their recommendations for how healthcare is provided to gay/bisexual men based on the community’s values and lived experiences.

Benefiting AIDS Alabama

Bring your friends, bring your pups, and join supporters of AIDS Alabama at Hi-Wire brewing! A percentage of all flagship beer sales will benefit the life-saving, life-affirming services provided by AIDS Alabama.

Free Community Vision Screenings

El Centro / The Hub at AIDS Alabama is excited to partner with Central Alabama Pride and the UAB School of Optometry’s Spectrum Club to provide free vision screenings to members of the community!

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National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Brunch

March 11th - National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Brunch: This event will raise awareness for HIV prevention, treatment, and education for women and girls. It is open to all women and girls ages 10 and up. There will be free food, raffle gifts, and a wonderful speaker. Please RSVP or call with any questions or concerns (205-918-8183).

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The Vitality Banquet

Come out and enjoy a night celebrating life, health, and growth. Our panelists will converse about their life experiences with their health and growth to empower others to do the same and encourage others to keep going. Please RSVP by texting or calling (205) 575-8724, as this event has limited seating and will be available on a first-come, first serve.

Open Enrollment

Open enrollment is officially here! We have Navigators across the state ready and available to help you find a healthcare plan through the marketplace onhealthcare.gov. Call 1-844-248-7698 or 211 today to schedule an appointment. During this time, we will not have open office hours but may be able to assist you over the phone. Give us a call today to get started!

Save The Date

Please join us on Thursday, December 1st, from 4pm-6pm for our Holiday Open House!We will celebrate another year of serving our community and commemorate World AIDS Day, too! There will be tours of all four of our main offices with great food, drinks, and music, and long overdue camaraderie. We can't wait to see and celebrate with you!

Bedding Donations Needed

We are getting ready to openThe Way Stationand are asking for donations of Twin XL bed linens. A "bed-in-a-bag" would be awesome! Blankets and towels would be great, too. We are asking for only new items, please. Drop-offs can be brought to AIDS Alabama, 3529 7th Avenue So 35222. Thank you so much!

The Way Station
Donate today
Contact Caroline Bundy atcaroline.bundy@aidsalabama.org

Help Make the Holidays Bright for Children In Our Housing Programs

Make a child’s holiday wish come true this year by donating to the 2022 Holiday Wish Program! AIDS Alabama’s Holiday Wish program provides gifts to the children in our housing programs – gifts they would not typically receive due to household income levels. Most children’s wish list total between $150-$200, and donations can be combined to purchase items from the child’s wish list. Spread the word to friends, family, coworkers, Sunday School classes, Church groups, or social groups! All donations are due by Thursday, December 1st.

2022 Holiday Wish Program
Donate today
Phone: 205-780-6058
Contact Heather Rauckman atheather.rauckman@aidsalabama.org
Donate online athttps://www.aidsalabama.org/holidaywish

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Save The Date

Please join us on Thursday, December 1st, from 4pm-6pm for our Holiday Open House!We will celebrate another year of serving our community and commemorate World AIDS Day, too! There will be tours of all four of our main offices with great food, drinks, and music, and long overdue camaraderie. We can't wait to see and celebrate with you!

Bedding Donations Needed

We are getting ready to open The Way Station and are asking for donations of Twin XL bed linens. A "bed-in-a-bag" would be awesome! Blankets and towels would be great, too. We are asking for only new items, please. Drop-offs can be brought to AIDS Alabama, 3529 7th Avenue So 35222. Thank you so much!

The Way Station
Donate today
Contact Caroline Bundy a caroline.bundy@aidsalabama.org

Help Make the Holidays Bright for Children In Our Housing Programs

Make a child’s holiday wish come true this year by donating to the 2022 Holiday Wish Program! AIDS Alabama’s Holiday Wish program provides gifts to the children in our housing programs – gifts they would not typically receive due to household income levels. Most children’s wish list total between $150-$200, and donations can be combined to purchase items from the child’s wish list. Spread the word to friends, family, coworkers, Sunday School classes, Church groups, or social groups! All donations are due by Thursday, December 1st.

2022 Holiday Wish Program
Donate today
Phone: 205-780-6058
Contact Heather Rauckman at heather.rauckman@aidsalabama.org
Donate online at https://www.aidsalabama.org/holidaywish

Daughters of Athena Scholarship Fundraiser

Daughters of Athena was created to present opportunities for women of trans experience! Whether it’s beginning and/or completing higher education or taking on the brave world of entrepreneurship, our aim is to offer a combination of: financial assistance, personal enrichment, professional development and networking opportunities which will change lives! In addition, it is always our focus to bring awareness to the harmfulness of hate, transphobia and stereotypes and to work tirelessly to destroy its damaging effects.

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National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day

October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day, a day to help stop HIV stigma and address the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latino communities.https://bit.ly/3CvPXNb

El 15 de Octubre: Día Nacional Latinx Para la Concientización del SIDA, un día para detener el estigma del VIH y abordar el impacto desproporcionado del VIH en comunidades latinas.

Bedding Donations Needed

We are getting ready to open The Way Stationand are asking for donations of Twin XL bed linens. A "bed-in-a-bag" would be awesome! Blankets and towels would be great, too. We are asking for only new items, please. Drop-offs can be brought to AIDS Alabama, 3529 7th Avenue So 35222. Thank you so much!

The Way Station
Donate today
Contact Caroline Bundy atcaroline.bundy@aidsalabama.org

Help Make the Holidays Bright for Children In Our Housing Programs

Make a child’s holiday wish come true this year by donating to the 2022 Holiday Wish Program! AIDS Alabama’s Holiday Wish program provides gifts to the children in our housing programs – gifts they would not typically receive due to household income levels. Most children’s wish list total between $150-$200, and donations can be combined to purchase items from the child’s wish list. Spread the word to friends, family, coworkers, Sunday School classes, Church groups, or social groups! All donations are due by Thursday, December 1st.

2022 Holiday Wish Program
Donate today
Phone: 205-780-6058
Contact Heather Rauckman atheather.rauckman@aidsalabama.org
Donate online athttps://www.aidsalabama.org/holidaywish

Daughters of Athena Scholarship Fundraiser

Daughters of Athena was created to present opportunities for women of trans experience! Whether it’s beginning and/or completing higher education or taking on the brave world of entrepreneurship, our aim is to offer a combination of: financial assistance, personal enrichment, professional development and networking opportunities which will change lives! In addition, it is always our focus to bring awareness to the harmfulness of hate, transphobia and stereotypes and to work tirelessly to destroy its damaging effects.

Through wisdom and warfare, Daughters of Athena are committed to impacting the lives of our Sisters, one step at a time!

Aids Alabama Move Night

Movie Night

El Centro/The Hub Movie Night is around the corner! Come out and join us as we watch relatable LGBTQ+ life experiences. We will have food and refreshments. Testing will be available. Due to COVID we are making sure that we stay safe through this time. RSVP for a slot, contact any El Centro/The Hub staff to confirm.

205-918-8236 Xytarius Breeding RSVP
205-810-3220 Karina Harris RSVP
205-575-8662 Eric Ward office RSVP
205-575-8724 Ryan Gamble RSVP