June is AIDS Education Month

Posted by on May 07, 2012

As many of you know, June is AIDS Education Month!

What some of you may not know is that this is the 18th year of prevention, outreach, and fun!

This newsletter will briefly outline some of the biggest and most exciting AEM information to ensure that you don’t miss a beat this June.

And remember to register for all the FREE events as soon as possible to secure your place!

Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony

Thursday, May 31
New Location!
The College of Physicians of Philadelphia
19th S. 22nd St. Philadelphia

Come celebrate the start of AIDS Education Month! We invite you to join us for hors d’oeuvres and great conversation as we present the annual Kiyoshi Kuromiya awards.

Who will this year’s recipients be?   Read More to find out!
http://fight.org/aem/opening-reception/

And don’t forget to Register!
http://fight.org/aem/aids-education-month-registration/

Request a Community Presentation

FIGHT offers AIDS Education Month Community Presentations to the Philadelphia community June 1st- 30th. Trained FIGHT staff and Peer Educators will bring an HIV presentation to local agencies, churches and community groups. Last year nearly 100 presentations reached over 2,360 individuals!

Top Two Reasons to have an  AEM Community Presentation:

#1 New estimates cite that 30,000 people in the city of Philadelphia are infected with HIV

#2 Your clients, residents, participants or community members might be at risk of infection, and you want to provide them with information to keep them safer….Find out More Here! http://fight.org/aem/request-a-community-presentation/
13th Annual Prevention & Outreach Summit

Prevention Registration
Thursday, June 14th, 8:00AM-5:00PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center
13th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia

The summit is free and open to the public and is the place to find out what are the latest trends, programs, and policies around HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia and nationwide…Read More and Register Here.

http://fight.org/aem/aids-education-month-registration/

dance4life Philadelphia Presents: ANTIDOTE!

Saturday, June 16th, 5:00-11:00PM
Pine Street Community Center
401 Lombard St., Philadelphia

Young people ages 13-19 are an increasing percentage of those identified as living with HIV/AIDS in Philadelphia. Philadelphia FIGHT is excited to host dance4life Philadelphia Presents: ANTIDOTE!  This is explicitly a 2 on 2 Bboy and Bgirl breakdancing competition for a large cash prize…Read More!
http://fight.org/aem/youth-events/

Arrive early to reserve your spot!
10th Annual Beyond the Walls: Prison Health Care & Reentry Summit prison panel

Tuesday, June 9th, 8:30AM-5:00PM
Pennsylvania Convention Center
12th and Arch Streets, Philadelphia

Through panels and workshops, we will explore health and re-entry challenges facing persons who are incarcerated and persons re-entering our communities, including HIV, mental health issues, substance use, housing, employment, mentorship…Read More and Register Here.

http://fight.org/aem/beyond-the-walls-prison-summit/

Movements for Change

Thursday, June 21, 5:30-8:30PM
Friend’s Center
15th and Cherry Streets, Philadelphia

This is a unique event that each year addresses the intersection of activist movements that Kiyoshi Kuromiya fought for: civil rights, HIV activism, drug policy reform, indigenous people’s rights, LGBTQ rights, & Internet access and Freedom of Information.

This year, FIGHT will bring together speakers to discuss the 99% and Access to Healthcare. Join us as we bring together Occupy, ACT UP, and those who have been fighting for the right to healthcare. Refreshments will be provided. Register Here.

http://fight.org/aem/aids-education-month-registration/

A Gospel Concert Celebration of Living

Thursday, June 23, 7PM
Yesha Ministries
23rd Street and Snyder Ave., Philadelphia

Philadelphia FIGHT & the Philadelphia Freedom from AIDS Campaign are excited to co-host an inspirational night of gospel music.

No need to register! Come on out and together, let’s lift our spirits through song!

The Legendary Crystal Ball

Saturday, June 23, Doors Open 7PM
8PM-12AM
Hamilton Hall, University of the Arts
320 South Broad St., Philadelphia

Philadelphia FIGHT &The COLOURS Organization will host the Legendary Crystal Ball as part of AIDS Education Month!

This event is one of this region’s most recognized house/ballroom community event that integrates HIV prevention with the electrified talent, creativity and artistry of the house/ballroom community in the Philadelphia area…Read More!

http://fight.org/aem/youth-events/

Arrive early to reserve your spot!
National HIV Testing Day

Wednesday, June 27, Various Locations Throughout Philadelphia

This year Philadelphia FIGHT is excited to debut our “Have you updated your status?” campaign!

FIGHT and our partnering agencies will be open late on the 27th to provide free, confidential HIV testing.

FIGHT is delighted to be partnering with:
-Mazzoni Center
-ActionAIDS
-GALAEI
-Dorothy Mann Center at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children

Anyone who gets tested at a participating agency on National Testing Day will get great incentives like:

Free Admission…Woody’s dance floor
Free slice…13th Street Pizza
Raffle prizes…40″ big screen flat panel TV
And… Read More!

Community Cookout

Saturday, June 30, 10AM-3PM
Fairmount Park
Area #1, 33rd St. and Cecil B. Moore, Philadelphia

Look out for the Cookout! The Community Cookout has come to be the celebratory closing event of AIDS Education Month with lots of family-friendly fun, great food, and fellowship!

There will be a fantastic DJ, dancing, a speaker jam, talent show,HIV testing, and Health Fair
tabling for organizations. Register Here!

http://fight.org/aem/aids-education-month-registration/

Thanks for reading!

We hope this newsletter was informative and has inspired you to register for AIDS Education Month events this June.

We’ll be sending you periodic updates as we confirm new speakers and cutting edge workshops.

Contact Danielle Moskowitz, AIDS Education Month Coordinator with any questions for concerns: 215-985-4448 X185 or dmoskowitz@fight.org.

Sincerely,

The Philadelphia FIGHT
AIDS Education Month Team