Birmingham AIDS Outreach

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, which include food distribution, financial assistance, transportation assistance, holiday gift boxes, counseling, GED assistance, and other volunteer services.

The Birmingham AIDS Outreach sponsors the "Magic City AIDS Walk", "Valentine Dine" and "Arty Party", annual fundraising events.

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

• 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