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The '''Birmingham AIDS Outreach''' was founded in May 1985 to provide emotional and financial support and education to people affected by AIDS and the HIV virus. The organization has expanded to provide prevention education programs as well as client services to over 700 patients. Services include food distribution, financial assistance, transportation assistance, holiday gift boxes, counseling, GED assistance, and other volunteer programs. | The '''Birmingham AIDS Outreach''' was founded in May [[1985]] to provide emotional and financial support and education to people affected by AIDS and the HIV virus. The organization has expanded to provide prevention education programs as well as client services to over 700 patients. Services include food distribution, financial assistance, transportation assistance, holiday gift boxes, counseling, GED assistance, and other volunteer programs. | ||
The Birmingham AIDS Outreach sponsors the "Magic City AIDS Walk", "Valentine Dine" and "Arty Party", annual fundraising events. They also hold a monthly "BAO Bingo" game at their offices. | The Birmingham AIDS Outreach sponsors the "Magic City AIDS Walk", "Valentine Dine" and "Arty Party", annual fundraising events. They also hold a monthly "BAO Bingo" game at their offices. | ||
Revision as of 13:34, 23 March 2008
The Birmingham AIDS Outreach was founded in May 1985 to provide emotional and financial support and education to people affected by AIDS and the HIV virus. The organization has expanded to provide prevention education programs as well as client services to over 700 patients. Services include food distribution, financial assistance, transportation assistance, holiday gift boxes, counseling, GED assistance, and other volunteer programs.
The Birmingham AIDS Outreach sponsors the "Magic City AIDS Walk", "Valentine Dine" and "Arty Party", annual fundraising events. They also hold a monthly "BAO Bingo" game at their offices.
The current executive director is Karen Musgrove. The Board is chaired by Michele Tanner. The organization's offices are located at 205 32nd Street South.
Programs
- HIV testing - provided free on request.
- Brother-to-Brother Aftercare Group - counseling group aimed at preventing HIV transmission by educating infected men about safe sex practices.
- GED Classes - available to HIV+ patients and their families
- Screaming in Silence (SIS) - support group for HIV+ women
- HIV Support Group - support group for anyone living with HIV
- Uncle Ed's Hope Garden - planned community garden
- Adrian R. Daniels Holiday Gift Boxes - care packages for low income HIV/AIDS sufferers
References
- Brock, Glenny. (May 11, 2006) "Arty Party sure sustainer." Birmingham Weekly.
External link
Birmingham AIDS outreach website