Wanna support Cascade AIDS Project this holiday season? Here are some great ways you can!
Willamette Week's Holiday Give Guide
As usual, Willamette Week has released its Give Guide, a great way for you to support local organizations. You can give in the name of another person or in your own name. Donors who give more than $50 get some pretty swanky prizes, along with the knowledge that they are helping our community do good work for those that need it most! Read more about the non-profits in the Give Guide here and go here to donate.
Wrap Up at Red Star
Through December 26th, bring your presents to Red Star Tavern any Saturday or Sunday from 12-3 pm, and CAP's lovely staff and volunteers will wrap them for you! For a $5 donation, you can get your gifts wrapped and support the work we do. Enjoy some food or a drink in the warmth of Red Star, while we take care of the hassle of wrapping. The flier is here.
Styx Guitar Auction
Know someone who loves guitars? We are auctioning off a Squier Fender electric guitar autographed by all six members of the band Styx! The guitar comes with a certificate of authenticity and a promotional poster for the Styx+REO Speedwagon performance at the Memorial Coliseum on March 30th, 2002. The eBay auction is here--there are only 32 hours left, so hurry!
Legendary Ladies of Country
The Fox & Hounds' 3rd Anniversary Show & Country Dinner is sure to be a hit, with cocktails & dinner at 6 pm. There will be Country Dinner specials, drink specials, and raffle prize giveaways. The show starts at 7 pm. Attendees are asked to bring a can or two of non-perishable food to donate to Esther's Pantry, and proceeds from the night benefit Cascade AIDS Project, House of Dreams and Family Dogs New Life Shelter. The flier is here.
Scandals Giving Tree and LAVISH
December 9th at 9 pm and December 16th at 7 pm, come on down to Scandals for The Giving Tree, hosted by the gorgeous Miss Mylar! Buy a ticket for $2 to pull an ornament from the tree or buy 6 tickets for $5 for to pull 6 ornaments from the tree. Each ornament will have the words 'grab bag' or the name of a sponsor on it, and you win the corresponding prize!
Join us on New Year's Eve (December 31st) for LAVISH! Doors open at 7 pm, and the party will go until 2 in the morning. It's $10 for general admission or $50 for the VIP treatment, with a hosted bar and hors d'oeuvres. There will also be an auction, and ticket sales support CAP!
Both of these fantabulous events are benefits for Camp Starlight and CAP's Youth and Family Services—thanks, Scandals!
Oct. 2, 2011 Unite with people of all backgrounds in a demonstration of compassion and action! HIV/AIDS affects us all- you can do something about it!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Monday, December 6, 2010
Unfortunate Trend: Decline in Media Coverage of HIV-AIDS
On December 3rd, Businessweek ran the following story: Dramatic Decline Seen in AIDS News Coverage
According to the study that prompted the article, "Media coverage of HIV/AIDS fell more than 70 percent in developed countries over the last two decades, [most notably] in American and French newspapers[...]" the article goes on to note that "[while] media coverage of HIV/AIDS has decreased in some nations, coverage has remained at a high level or increased in areas hardest hit by the AIDS pandemic, such as South Africa."
As is the case with many of the important issues facing us today, this disease is a daily reality for millions around the world, yet it is being largely ignored by those who could do the most good. In 2009, it was estimated that as many as 35 million people world-wide were infected with HIV/AIDS.
This is not something that will go away if we ignore. 1 in 5 people infected with HIV is unaware of their status. Every 9.5 minutes, another person in the United States is infected with the virus. We need to stand together to keep each other safe and healthy.
President Obama recently released a national strategy to combat HIV/AIDS in our communities. The Oregon legislature recently mandated that human sexuality education in schools must be medically accurate, age appropriate and comprehensive, teaching youth how to be safe if they are sexually active. We are taking steps to stop the spread of the virus, but we have more to take. One of those is to remember that this is not an issue we can let fall by the wayside. Awareness is necessary to end the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS, to increase access to medical care for all those infected or at-risk of infection, and to prevent the spread of the virus. Perhaps someday we will even find a cure--but not if we stop looking.
According to the study that prompted the article, "Media coverage of HIV/AIDS fell more than 70 percent in developed countries over the last two decades, [most notably] in American and French newspapers[...]" the article goes on to note that "[while] media coverage of HIV/AIDS has decreased in some nations, coverage has remained at a high level or increased in areas hardest hit by the AIDS pandemic, such as South Africa."
As is the case with many of the important issues facing us today, this disease is a daily reality for millions around the world, yet it is being largely ignored by those who could do the most good. In 2009, it was estimated that as many as 35 million people world-wide were infected with HIV/AIDS.
This is not something that will go away if we ignore. 1 in 5 people infected with HIV is unaware of their status. Every 9.5 minutes, another person in the United States is infected with the virus. We need to stand together to keep each other safe and healthy.
President Obama recently released a national strategy to combat HIV/AIDS in our communities. The Oregon legislature recently mandated that human sexuality education in schools must be medically accurate, age appropriate and comprehensive, teaching youth how to be safe if they are sexually active. We are taking steps to stop the spread of the virus, but we have more to take. One of those is to remember that this is not an issue we can let fall by the wayside. Awareness is necessary to end the stigma attached to HIV/AIDS, to increase access to medical care for all those infected or at-risk of infection, and to prevent the spread of the virus. Perhaps someday we will even find a cure--but not if we stop looking.
We all need to be leaders in this. Many people look at the lack of reporting and take it to mean that instances of infection are declining; they aren't. They should be, and we can ensure that they do by educating ourselves and each other on the facts, practicing safe sex and getting tested.
"The vast majority of HIV/AIDS research occurs in the developed nations, so the apparent lack of interest in those countries may harm efforts to find ways to fight the spreading AIDS pandemic in developing nations, the researchers said."
Friday, November 19, 2010
CAP Employees in Just Out!
Two of our amazing employees are in this week's Just Out:
First, go to page 13 to the NW News: In Brief; there you'll read about Eowyn Wood's second novel being picked as a finalist for the National Best Books 2010 Award. (You can also read about that here online--scroll down.)
Then, on page 19 you can discover more about Michael Anderson-Nathe's experience being part of the "only gay Jewish-Vietnamese adoptive family in Portland." (That one can be found here online--again, scroll-down.)
Monday, November 15, 2010
Hotel Monaco's Red Ribbon Party for CAP!
On December 1st 2010– around the world and throughout the United States – communities will come together to mark the 22nd Annual World AIDS Day. Take time to ensure we not only recognize the 25 million individuals lost to HIV and AIDS, but the 33 million global citizens living with the HIV virus today and appreciate the work of so many fighting the disease as allies, advocates, lovers, families and supporters!
HIV/ AIDS affects 1.2 million Americans; a little over 7,000 in Oregon are living with the virus and there are a little over 300 new infections in Oregon annually. New infection rates have not decreased in over a decade. Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is here to help those in need and those at risk.
As a part of this day , Hotel Monaco of Portland will open its doors to CAP and our friends at 7PM for the Red Ribbon Party, an awareness and friend-raising event in honor of World AIDS Day and CAP. This is a Hotel Monaco produced event and a part of the Kimpton Hotel’s commitment to help fight HIV/AIDS.
Join us for a night of fun including:
- Special entertainment provided by Poison Waters
- DJ Pony will be spinning
- Drag Queen Bingo ($5 per card) with some fabulous travel-related plush-ness as prizes (robes, nights away at Kimpton Properties, wine tasting, etc)
- Red Ribbon Clothed and Painted men selling your chance to be a winner! Raffle prizes are offered in the same theme as Bingo prizes
- Live auction with more than a dozen items including weekend stays at hotels across the country (many including airfare or train tickets). These are BIG prizes! Imagine Miami, New York, San Diego, Scottsdale!
- Red Ribbon Ice Luge - Charity cosmos - Beer from the Oregon Brewers Guild- Sokol Blosser Wine - Appetizers from Red Star.
ALL proceeds benefit Cascade AIDS Project.
Admission is free and includes complimentary appetizers from Red Star so invite anyone you think would enjoy the evening. Additionally, cocktails made with Belvedere spirits, Wine from Sokol Blosser and local beers from the Oregon Brewers Guild (wristbands for 3 drinks is $20). All proceeds from the evening will be donated to CAP, Oregon's largest AIDS service organization.
Other World AIDS Day events are happening throughout the day and can be viewed at www.worldaidsdaynw.org
Admission is free and includes complimentary appetizers from Red Star so invite anyone you think would enjoy the evening. Additionally, cocktails made with Belvedere spirits, Wine from Sokol Blosser and local beers from the Oregon Brewers Guild (wristbands for 3 drinks is $20). All proceeds from the evening will be donated to CAP, Oregon's largest AIDS service organization.
Other World AIDS Day events are happening throughout the day and can be viewed at www.worldaidsdaynw.org
Monday, November 1, 2010
CAP: Looking Forward
Thanks so much to everyone who came out to support us at AIDS Walk. If you couldn’t make it, we missed you—but there are some other wonderful and fun events coming up that we’d love to see you at!
On Monday, November 22nd, Wilf’s Restaurant and the Sparks Group are hosting A Christmas to Remember. This event will kick off your holiday season with a Christmas scene including cocktails and live music. The night starts at 5.00 pm and is a benefit for Camp Starlight. More information can be found here—don’t forget to RSVP! If you can’t make the event, stop by any time in December. Proceeds from select food items and drinks will benefit Camp Starlight!
December 1st is World AIDS Day, and there are events all over Oregon. The Hotel Monaco is hosting the Red Ribbon Party, a fundraiser for Cascade AIDS Project emceed by Poison Waters. With bingo, a live auction and a raffle, it’s sure to be a great time! More information available here. There will be a breakfast at EMO HIV Day Center, a soup supper in Lincoln City and a healing service in Beaverton. More details—and other events—can be found at the World AIDS Day NW website.
On Monday, November 22nd, Wilf’s Restaurant and the Sparks Group are hosting A Christmas to Remember. This event will kick off your holiday season with a Christmas scene including cocktails and live music. The night starts at 5.00 pm and is a benefit for Camp Starlight. More information can be found here—don’t forget to RSVP! If you can’t make the event, stop by any time in December. Proceeds from select food items and drinks will benefit Camp Starlight!
December 1st is World AIDS Day, and there are events all over Oregon. The Hotel Monaco is hosting the Red Ribbon Party, a fundraiser for Cascade AIDS Project emceed by Poison Waters. With bingo, a live auction and a raffle, it’s sure to be a great time! More information available here. There will be a breakfast at EMO HIV Day Center, a soup supper in Lincoln City and a healing service in Beaverton. More details—and other events—can be found at the World AIDS Day NW website.
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Spirit Day 2010
(Trigger warning for discussions of suicide, homophobia and assault)
Tyler Clementi
Raymond Chase
Justin Aaberg
Zach Harrington
Seth Walsh
Billy Lucas
Asher Brown
In recent weeks, the media worldwide has shocked with news of seven suicides by young victims of homophobic bullying. In Canada, a lesbian couple committed suicide together. In New York, 11 young gang members allegedly cornered and tortured 3 gay men. Gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino read a homophobic speech. Elder Boyd Packer stated that G-d would never create gay people.
How do we support youth when vocal church leaders and politicians undermine our efforts at every step? It is even harder to know that this is not a new trend or "rise" in the number of suicides. This happens all over every day, and we don't hear about most of them, these youth who've been pushed beyond the edge of what they could endure.
POZ magazine recently had a feature on the ex-gay movement and how it unintentionally leads to increased risk of HIV infection. How do we combat that? Groups like that often fight comprehensive sexuality education and promote shame and self-loathing among questioning teens. When you are questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity and your counselor tells you that you can pray it away--or that if you just try hard enough, you can stop being something "unnatural"--how horrible will you feel if you fail?
The sad reality is that government is not always willing to stand with us on this issue. Some places are better than others, but there has been a distinct lack of repercussions in several of the communities where this bullying took place. Schools refusing to change policies to protect their students or standing behind homophobic statements made in student newspapers.
This is not just a "gay" issue--straight, cisgendered youth and adults suffer from the constant pressure of the heteronormative society we live in, the need to conform to societal gender standards or suffer the consequences. In 2001, Willie Houston was murdered while out celebrating his recent engagement. His fiance went to use the restroom and asked him to hold her purse. A man who saw Willie with the purse started harassing them, shouting insults and threatening them; he followed them to their car and shot Willie, who died several hours later.
In the light of all this horrific negativity and tragedy, it can be hard to respond. Education is key, and so is supportive community. That is why Spirit Day is important, but so is carrying this visibility into our daily lives. There are so many things that adults can do support youth. If you feel comfortable, come out. You can also create internships in your businesses, become a Big Brother or Sister, emphasize to your family and friends that you are queer-positive, interrupt hateful language when you hear it and hold intentional safe space wherever you are.
LGBTQQ youth are at higher risk for drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness, survival sex, victimization/harassment, contracting STIS's, dropping out, self-harm and suicide attempts. They new your help. Don't let this sense of community end with today. Stand up and speak out in defense of youth. Let them know you're an ally, that it gets better and that there are people who would miss them.
Resources for LGBTQQ youth who feel lost or need help:
The Trevor Project, a 24/7 national helpline in the United States
SMYRC, The Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center in Portland, OR
Lambert House in Seattle, WA
LYRIC in San Francisco, CA
Outside In has a Trans Clinic and ID Project, and provides services to homeless youth in Portland, OR
Resources for adults wanting to support LGBTQQ youth:
My Princess Boy, a book written by a loving mother to support her gender non-conforming child
PFLAG, Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays has chapters all over
Factsheets and posters for allies at SMYRC's website
It Gets Better Messages:
Tyler Clementi
Raymond Chase
Justin Aaberg
Zach Harrington
Seth Walsh
Billy Lucas
Asher Brown
In recent weeks, the media worldwide has shocked with news of seven suicides by young victims of homophobic bullying. In Canada, a lesbian couple committed suicide together. In New York, 11 young gang members allegedly cornered and tortured 3 gay men. Gubernatorial hopeful Carl Paladino read a homophobic speech. Elder Boyd Packer stated that G-d would never create gay people.
How do we support youth when vocal church leaders and politicians undermine our efforts at every step? It is even harder to know that this is not a new trend or "rise" in the number of suicides. This happens all over every day, and we don't hear about most of them, these youth who've been pushed beyond the edge of what they could endure.
POZ magazine recently had a feature on the ex-gay movement and how it unintentionally leads to increased risk of HIV infection. How do we combat that? Groups like that often fight comprehensive sexuality education and promote shame and self-loathing among questioning teens. When you are questioning your sexual orientation or gender identity and your counselor tells you that you can pray it away--or that if you just try hard enough, you can stop being something "unnatural"--how horrible will you feel if you fail?
The sad reality is that government is not always willing to stand with us on this issue. Some places are better than others, but there has been a distinct lack of repercussions in several of the communities where this bullying took place. Schools refusing to change policies to protect their students or standing behind homophobic statements made in student newspapers.
This is not just a "gay" issue--straight, cisgendered youth and adults suffer from the constant pressure of the heteronormative society we live in, the need to conform to societal gender standards or suffer the consequences. In 2001, Willie Houston was murdered while out celebrating his recent engagement. His fiance went to use the restroom and asked him to hold her purse. A man who saw Willie with the purse started harassing them, shouting insults and threatening them; he followed them to their car and shot Willie, who died several hours later.
In the light of all this horrific negativity and tragedy, it can be hard to respond. Education is key, and so is supportive community. That is why Spirit Day is important, but so is carrying this visibility into our daily lives. There are so many things that adults can do support youth. If you feel comfortable, come out. You can also create internships in your businesses, become a Big Brother or Sister, emphasize to your family and friends that you are queer-positive, interrupt hateful language when you hear it and hold intentional safe space wherever you are.
LGBTQQ youth are at higher risk for drug and alcohol abuse, homelessness, survival sex, victimization/harassment, contracting STIS's, dropping out, self-harm and suicide attempts. They new your help. Don't let this sense of community end with today. Stand up and speak out in defense of youth. Let them know you're an ally, that it gets better and that there are people who would miss them.
Resources for LGBTQQ youth who feel lost or need help:
The Trevor Project, a 24/7 national helpline in the United States
SMYRC, The Sexual and Gender Minority Youth Resource Center in Portland, OR
Lambert House in Seattle, WA
LYRIC in San Francisco, CA
Outside In has a Trans Clinic and ID Project, and provides services to homeless youth in Portland, OR
Resources for adults wanting to support LGBTQQ youth:
My Princess Boy, a book written by a loving mother to support her gender non-conforming child
PFLAG, Parents, Family and Friends of Lesbians and Gays has chapters all over
Factsheets and posters for allies at SMYRC's website
It Gets Better Messages:
Friday, October 15, 2010
Prizes: come to the Party!
The prize presentation party is planned for October 17th from 4:30 to 6PM at our Bar Challenge Winner: Hobo’s!
Hobo’s is located at 120 NW 3rd in Old Town; it is an all-age restaurant and lounge. We will have light food, a no-host bar and entertainment. All are welcome! Stay after the party for dinner- Hobo’s has a great prime rib!
Hobo’s is located at 120 NW 3rd in Old Town; it is an all-age restaurant and lounge. We will have light food, a no-host bar and entertainment. All are welcome! Stay after the party for dinner- Hobo’s has a great prime rib!
Come to Pivot tonight for...
!Concientizante!
A Celebration of Latin@ art, culture and music to commemorate National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. Come celebrate our culture, heritage and pride. All are welcome!
Free food (Latin American inspired)
Free oral rapid HIV testing
Featuring the art of....
Antonio Alcocer,
Chris Beanes,
Edgar Frias,
Kirk Rea, &
Sergio Torres
With Performances by...
El Grupo de Danza Azteca Mexica Tiahui,
Edna Vazquez,
Ballet Folklorico Lo Nuestro, &
March 4th
For more information, call 503.223.5907
TEXT "Latino" to 503-446-5056 To get a reminder of this event or for more information. *Standard Text Messaging Rates Apply
For more information about the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, check out the NLAAD website:
http://www.nlaad.org/
The Facebook event is here! Invite your friends!
A Celebration of Latin@ art, culture and music to commemorate National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. Come celebrate our culture, heritage and pride. All are welcome!
Free food (Latin American inspired)
Free oral rapid HIV testing
Featuring the art of....
Antonio Alcocer,
Chris Beanes,
Edgar Frias,
Kirk Rea, &
Sergio Torres
With Performances by...
El Grupo de Danza Azteca Mexica Tiahui,
Edna Vazquez,
Ballet Folklorico Lo Nuestro, &
March 4th
For more information, call 503.223.5907
TEXT "Latino" to 503-446-5056 To get a reminder of this event or for more information. *Standard Text Messaging Rates Apply
For more information about the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, check out the NLAAD website:
http://www.nlaad.org/
The Facebook event is here! Invite your friends!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
More pictures!
More photos are coming in every day! You can find shots at the following locations:
Team Photos can be found here;
General event photos are here;
NicolaMac took a lovely picture--check it out here;
TherdtheTrainer took several--look here;
QMPolly has two: one here and the other here;
Andrew Loriego has an album up here on Facebook.
Keep sharing those photos, everyone--it's lovely to see how much you all enjoyed the Walk! Thanks for coming out to AIDS Walk Portland 2010, and we'll see in the Square next year!
Team Photos can be found here;
General event photos are here;
NicolaMac took a lovely picture--check it out here;
TherdtheTrainer took several--look here;
QMPolly has two: one here and the other here;
Andrew Loriego has an album up here on Facebook.
Keep sharing those photos, everyone--it's lovely to see how much you all enjoyed the Walk! Thanks for coming out to AIDS Walk Portland 2010, and we'll see in the Square next year!
Monday, October 4, 2010
AIDS Walk: Films and Photos
Friday, October 1, 2010
Some FAQs for the Walk!
Registration will be available at the Walk starting at 9.00AM--just go to the registration tent and volunteers will help you! Registration is free, and t-shirts are free to Walkers who fundraise $100 or more. Donations will be accepted at the registration tent. Please register even if you are not raising funds--we'd like to know who was there!
There will be a Kid's Corner with activities for children and youth, so bring the whole family! Face painting, story telling and other fun hands-on activities will provide children with fun memories of the day. Pets are welcome, too, and there will be water bowls along the route. There will be Hydration Stations along the route for Walkers, and a complimentary breakfast in the Square starting at 9.00AM. Teams can have a photo taken together!
The 2.5 mi Walk route will begin at Pioneer Courthouse Square, proceed down SW Salmon Street to 4th Avenue, down SW 4th Avenue to NW Couch Street, Down NW 3rd to Flanders, Up NW Flanders to NW 9th Avenue, Down NW 9th Avenue to NW Johnson Street, up NW Johnson Street to NW 12th Avenue, down NW 12th Street to SW Stark Street, down SW Stark Street to SW Broadway, and down SW Broadway to Pioneer Courthouse Square. A map is available here. The route is flat and completely accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. Entertainment will continue in the Square for those who are not Walking the route.
We hope to see you there. Get your friends to come along, because it is not too late to get involved. Registration is free! The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and leashed dogs are welcome.
Talk the Walk and help us end stigma in our community! Call us at 503.223.9255 or email aidswalkportland@cascadeaids.org if you have any further questions. Thank you so much for supporting us, and we’ll see you at the Walk!
There will be a Kid's Corner with activities for children and youth, so bring the whole family! Face painting, story telling and other fun hands-on activities will provide children with fun memories of the day. Pets are welcome, too, and there will be water bowls along the route. There will be Hydration Stations along the route for Walkers, and a complimentary breakfast in the Square starting at 9.00AM. Teams can have a photo taken together!
The 2.5 mi Walk route will begin at Pioneer Courthouse Square, proceed down SW Salmon Street to 4th Avenue, down SW 4th Avenue to NW Couch Street, Down NW 3rd to Flanders, Up NW Flanders to NW 9th Avenue, Down NW 9th Avenue to NW Johnson Street, up NW Johnson Street to NW 12th Avenue, down NW 12th Street to SW Stark Street, down SW Stark Street to SW Broadway, and down SW Broadway to Pioneer Courthouse Square. A map is available here. The route is flat and completely accessible to strollers and wheelchairs. Entertainment will continue in the Square for those who are not Walking the route.
We hope to see you there. Get your friends to come along, because it is not too late to get involved. Registration is free! The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and leashed dogs are welcome.
Talk the Walk and help us end stigma in our community! Call us at 503.223.9255 or email aidswalkportland@cascadeaids.org if you have any further questions. Thank you so much for supporting us, and we’ll see you at the Walk!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Volunteers and CAP!
Last fiscal year, CAP volunteers gave over 21,000 hours of their time. This time has been estimated to be worth $550,000! Volunteers serve in our office and programs, and at events. They are an invaluable resource; without volunteers, some of our wonderful programs—like the Oregon AIDS/STD Hotline—wouldn’t even exist.
The state of Oregon has been ranked 11th in the nation for percentage of residents who volunteer for an organization. The city of Portland was ranked 2nd! We are so lucky to benefit from living in a place full of such engaged, active people.
How can YOU help (and win a massage!)?
Volunteer now and make a difference for years to come! CAP is gathering signatures for a petition to be listed on the Charitable Checkoff list that goes out with your Oregon tax return. We need 10,000 valid signatures and AIDS Walk is our best chance to get them. Training is offered for signature gathering volunteers.
There are two chances to help next week:
Want to volunteer, but can’t for the AIDS Walk?
No problem—we’d still love to have you! The first step prospective volunteers should take is to attend a Volunteer Orientation. The next one is Tuesday October 5th—if that date doesn’t work for you, you can find one that will on CAP’s agency calendar.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Marc Kochanski to sign up at mkochanski@cascadeaids.org.
The state of Oregon has been ranked 11th in the nation for percentage of residents who volunteer for an organization. The city of Portland was ranked 2nd! We are so lucky to benefit from living in a place full of such engaged, active people.
How can YOU help (and win a massage!)?
Volunteer now and make a difference for years to come! CAP is gathering signatures for a petition to be listed on the Charitable Checkoff list that goes out with your Oregon tax return. We need 10,000 valid signatures and AIDS Walk is our best chance to get them. Training is offered for signature gathering volunteers.
There are two chances to help next week:
- Pink Party Bar Crawl, Wednesday, Sept 29 from 6 to 11pm. Meet at CAP at 6pm. Volunteers will get a t-shirt, pink boa & drink ticket.
- AIDS Walk Portland, Sunday, Oct 3 from 7:30am to 12:30pm. Meet at Pioneer Courthouse Square. Volunteers will get a t-shirt, pedometer, water bottle and Nike duffel bag.
Want to volunteer, but can’t for the AIDS Walk?
No problem—we’d still love to have you! The first step prospective volunteers should take is to attend a Volunteer Orientation. The next one is Tuesday October 5th—if that date doesn’t work for you, you can find one that will on CAP’s agency calendar.
Contact Volunteer Coordinator Marc Kochanski to sign up at mkochanski@cascadeaids.org.
AIDS Walk Portland 2010...
...is this weekend! We hope to see you there. Get your friends to come along, because it is not too late to get involved. Registration is free! The route is wheelchair and stroller accessible, and leashed dogs are welcome.
Talk the Walk and help us end stigma in our community!
Talk the Walk and help us end stigma in our community!
Friday, September 24, 2010
Michael Kaplan on the news!
Cascade AIDS Project's Executive Director, Michael Kaplan, spoke about HIV/AIDS in America today and our upcoming AIDS Walk on Comcast Newsmakers.
Friday, September 17, 2010
AIDS Walk Portland 2010 Stats
As of Friday, September 17 @ 11.00AM:
Number of teams=268; amount of money raised=$140,832.
We're 2 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Number of teams=268; amount of money raised=$140,832.
We're 2 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
CAP Program Highlight: Oregon AIDS/STD Hotline
Oregon AIDS/STD hotline
(503) 223-AIDS | (800) 777-AIDS
(800) 449-6940 en espanol
Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm and Saturday from 12pm - 6pm
Operating since 1987, the Oregon AIDS/STD Hotline is a volunteer-staffed program that provides HIV/STD and viral hepatitis information and referrals by phone and online to youth and adults across Oregon and the Northwest. Compassionate counselors answer questions and provide support to thousands of callers annually.(503) 223-AIDS | (800) 777-AIDS
(800) 449-6940 en espanol
Monday through Friday, 9am - 6pm and Saturday from 12pm - 6pm
Though initially created to provide basic information on HIV/AIDS transmission and risk evaluation, the Hotline has been expanded over the years to include other services in response to changing needs in the community. The Hotline has become a statewide information and referral line for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Many callers are unaware that they are at risk for other STIs, some of which do not show symptoms. Hotline counselors help callers identify any possible risks and provide information on testing resources.
Along with the free and confidential hotline, the program has expanded to include:
- Live online chat with trained Hotline counselors
- A statewide training calendar for providers
- Tips and advice for those living with HIV/AIDS
- Frequently Asked Questions
- A list of test sites and needle exchange programs in Oregon
- An easy database search for resources by county
Check out the Hotline on Facebook or read the blog!
For more information or for hard copies of HIV/AIDS fact sheets, contact Claire Backenstow, Hotline Coordinator.
Monday, September 13, 2010
High School Challenge!
AIDS Walk is a signature fund raiser for Cascade AIDS Project, raising 10% of the budget- we are inviting high school students to participate and raise money for their school!
Because of recent legislation, many Oregon schools need to perform an overhaul to bring them up to the wonderful new comprehensive sexuality education standards. Unfortunately, there has not been any money apportioned for this. This is an opportunity for the community to step in and help schools realize the vision set forth in the law. The Challenge engages students, getting them involved in educating and raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, while helping to raise money for CAP and for schools' sex ed programs.
How it works:
To participate in the High School Challenge, a Team Captain must register and set up a team for their school. Once the team is set up, any student may join, and raise funds to count towards their goal. Walkers register online at the AIDS Walk website or by calling 503.223.WALK. After registering, they join their school's team and start raising funds! High Schools that raise $500 or more get to keep half of that money to re-vamp their school’s sex ed programs.
School Teams formed:
Because of recent legislation, many Oregon schools need to perform an overhaul to bring them up to the wonderful new comprehensive sexuality education standards. Unfortunately, there has not been any money apportioned for this. This is an opportunity for the community to step in and help schools realize the vision set forth in the law. The Challenge engages students, getting them involved in educating and raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, while helping to raise money for CAP and for schools' sex ed programs.
How it works:
To participate in the High School Challenge, a Team Captain must register and set up a team for their school. Once the team is set up, any student may join, and raise funds to count towards their goal. Walkers register online at the AIDS Walk website or by calling 503.223.WALK. After registering, they join their school's team and start raising funds! High Schools that raise $500 or more get to keep half of that money to re-vamp their school’s sex ed programs.
School Teams formed:
- Benson Polytechnic
- David Douglas
- Franklin
- Grant
- Gresham
- Lincoln
- Parkrose
- Wilson
Friday, September 10, 2010
The 6th Annual What's New? conference is tomorrow!
What's New in HIV?
6th Annual Conference
September 11, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ambridge Conference Center
1333 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Planning on attending the What’s New in HIV Conference? There’s still time to register, and we’d love to see you there!
This dynamic one-day conference provides up-to-date and accurate information on advances in HIV prevention, care and treatment. Offering critical educational and networking opportunities for individuals living with HIV and for service providers, the conference includes presentations from both consumer voices and service providers from some of Oregon's top medical and care facilities. There will be updates about recent advances in treatment and a keynote address from the wonderful Lisa Capaldini, MD, about aging and HIV.
Scholarships are available and Camp Starlight volunteers will be on hand the day of the conference to provide childcare. Just be sure to register and let us know if you will be bringing children! Lunch is included in the cost of attending, and all options are gluten free.
Click here to register. Click here for more information. If you have any questions or need help registering, contact Jonathan Thompson, Conference Intern at 503.278.3843 or email intern.jthompson@cascadeaids.org.
6th Annual Conference
September 11, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ambridge Conference Center
1333 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Planning on attending the What’s New in HIV Conference? There’s still time to register, and we’d love to see you there!
This dynamic one-day conference provides up-to-date and accurate information on advances in HIV prevention, care and treatment. Offering critical educational and networking opportunities for individuals living with HIV and for service providers, the conference includes presentations from both consumer voices and service providers from some of Oregon's top medical and care facilities. There will be updates about recent advances in treatment and a keynote address from the wonderful Lisa Capaldini, MD, about aging and HIV.
Scholarships are available and Camp Starlight volunteers will be on hand the day of the conference to provide childcare. Just be sure to register and let us know if you will be bringing children! Lunch is included in the cost of attending, and all options are gluten free.
Click here to register. Click here for more information. If you have any questions or need help registering, contact Jonathan Thompson, Conference Intern at 503.278.3843 or email intern.jthompson@cascadeaids.org.
AIDS Walk Portland 2010 Stats
As of Friday, September 10 @ 11.00AM:
Number of teams=242; amount of money raised=$122,117.
We're 3 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Number of teams=242; amount of money raised=$122,117.
We're 3 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Brown Like Me
Warnings: discussions of race, sex, slurs, homophobia and violence
Brown Like Me is a short documentary brought to you by the Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention(ASAAP)'s Queer South Asian Youth (Q-SAY) project. This short film captures the experiences of 6 queer-identified South Asian youth living in the Greater Toronto Area who speak candidly about identity labels, homophobia, coming out, pride, resiliency, and family. Funding for this film was generously provided by Community One Foundation, an organization that actively supports individuals and groups working towards building and enhancing LGBTTIQQ2S* communities..
For audience members who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identities, we hope this film makes you feel less alone in your journey of coming out and/or coming to terms with your multi-layered identity.
ASAAPs HIV-prevention team delivers ongoing workshops on HIV 101, Healthy Relationships, and Anti-homophobia to students in the public school system, community members and other service providers. This film will be used as a teaching tool when delivering agency workshops with the aim to bring visibility to queer identities within the South Asian community and challenge the tendency to disassociate from issues we assume don't affect us or don't exist in our families and communities. Recognizing the isolation and other social determinants of health of queer people is what inextricably ties queer services to broader HIV prevention and education.
Questions? Comments?
desimen@asaap.ca
Brown Like Me is a short documentary brought to you by the Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention(ASAAP)'s Queer South Asian Youth (Q-SAY) project. This short film captures the experiences of 6 queer-identified South Asian youth living in the Greater Toronto Area who speak candidly about identity labels, homophobia, coming out, pride, resiliency, and family. Funding for this film was generously provided by Community One Foundation, an organization that actively supports individuals and groups working towards building and enhancing LGBTTIQQ2S* communities..
For audience members who are questioning their sexual orientation or gender identities, we hope this film makes you feel less alone in your journey of coming out and/or coming to terms with your multi-layered identity.
ASAAPs HIV-prevention team delivers ongoing workshops on HIV 101, Healthy Relationships, and Anti-homophobia to students in the public school system, community members and other service providers. This film will be used as a teaching tool when delivering agency workshops with the aim to bring visibility to queer identities within the South Asian community and challenge the tendency to disassociate from issues we assume don't affect us or don't exist in our families and communities. Recognizing the isolation and other social determinants of health of queer people is what inextricably ties queer services to broader HIV prevention and education.
Questions? Comments?
desimen@asaap.ca
CAP Program Highlight: Speakers Bureau
Cascade AIDS Project Speakers Bureau
The mission of CAP’s Speakers Bureau program is to build awareness and understanding of HIV through sharing stories, personal truths, and life experiences in order to mobilize communities to combat the pandemic. Comprised of a diverse group of individuals, CAP’s Speakers Bureau is available to provide a personal perspective of HIV. Whether in a school setting or for a community group, trained speakers will guide audience members through the basics of HIV, share personal stories related to HIV, and inspire participants to actively consider the impact of HIV in their own communities and across the globe.
CAP’s Speakers Bureau seeks to raise awareness and combat stigma, and to that end the Speakers Bureau works with individuals who are either infected or affected by HIV/AIDS. The speakers represent a broad diversity of backgrounds, while also sharing the common thread of knowing the impact of HIV firsthand. Speakers are well trained to deal with difficult questions and have experience talking with a broad array of audiences, from classroom to workplace, from college campus to community-based organization.
The Speakers Bureau was reconstituted in December 2009. In the first seven months, they were able to reach 864 individuals at 31 separate events. Even more impressive, 45% of Speaker audiences were comprised of people of color and 71% were youth under 19.
To request a speaker, go here. To read more about the Speakers available, go here.
What Speakers are saying:
By going to schools, churches and Migrant camps and sharing her story with others, she earned the respect and trust of the community. To this day, Maricela is active in the community promoting HIV prevention/awareness. “For me sharing my story with other has changed my life forever; it has helped me want to live. I have HIV, HIV does not have me. Why? Because I have it under control and I am not allowing it to control me!” --Maricela
“So, I made an appointment and had an HIV antibodies test. A week later, my doctor’s office was trying to contact me. At 6PM that night, the phone rang and it was my doctor. I knew that something was up. He told me that this was not the way he wanted to break the news to me. Then, several days later, I found out that I was his first HIV+ patient.” –Guy
“I've lost many friends to AIDS, but I've been fortunate to have a very supportive HIV negative husband for 25 years who has helped me get through it all. Although HIV is no picnic, it has helped me grow in ways that I don't believe I would have grown if not for the disease. I am a fighter and my first priority is my health.” --Rachel
What people are saying:
“One student went home on Friday after meeting people living with HIV for the first time and asked her mother if she knew anyone living with HIV. Her mother replied ‘Your Uncle.’ The student was shocked that no one ever told her until now. Thank you for opening dialogues and being willing to tell your stories in hopes that we can prevent future HIV cases.” – 7th Grade Teacher
“To be perfectly honest, I was a bit nervous when I heard people with AIDS were coming to our school. But now I am happy you came. Thank you.” – 7th Grade Student
“Sorry we missed you but the speaker did a GREAT job. I am sure that he shared my concerns [about condoms], he came around and did a great job!! I felt that the presentation is huge for these students and I truly appreciate your time! I look forward to seeing you next year!” – High School Teacher
Friday, September 3, 2010
Reminder: Upcoming conference!
What's New in HIV?
6th Annual Conference
September 11, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ambridge Conference Center
1333 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Planning on attending the What’s New in HIV Conference? There’s still time to register, and we’d love to see you there!
This dynamic one-day conference provides up-to-date and accurate information on advances in HIV prevention, care and treatment. Offering critical educational and networking opportunities for individuals living with HIV and for service providers, the conference includes presentations from both consumer voices and service providers from some of Oregon's top medical and care facilities. There will be updates about recent advances in treatment and a keynote address from the wonderful Lisa Capaldini, MD, about aging and HIV.
Scholarships are available and Camp Starlight volunteers will be on hand the day of the conference to provide childcare. Just be sure to register and let us know if you will be bringing children! Lunch is included in the cost of attending, and all options are gluten free.
Click here to register. Click here for more information. If you have any questions or need help registering, contact Jonathan Thompson, Conference Intern at 503.278.3843 or email intern.jthompson@cascadeaids.org.
6th Annual Conference
September 11, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ambridge Conference Center
1333 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Planning on attending the What’s New in HIV Conference? There’s still time to register, and we’d love to see you there!
This dynamic one-day conference provides up-to-date and accurate information on advances in HIV prevention, care and treatment. Offering critical educational and networking opportunities for individuals living with HIV and for service providers, the conference includes presentations from both consumer voices and service providers from some of Oregon's top medical and care facilities. There will be updates about recent advances in treatment and a keynote address from the wonderful Lisa Capaldini, MD, about aging and HIV.
Scholarships are available and Camp Starlight volunteers will be on hand the day of the conference to provide childcare. Just be sure to register and let us know if you will be bringing children! Lunch is included in the cost of attending, and all options are gluten free.
Click here to register. Click here for more information. If you have any questions or need help registering, contact Jonathan Thompson, Conference Intern at 503.278.3843 or email intern.jthompson@cascadeaids.org.
AIDS Walk Portland 2010 Stats
As of Friday, September 3 @ 10.00AM:
Number of teams=222; amount of money raised=$105,876.
We're 4 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Number of teams=222; amount of money raised=$105,876.
We're 4 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Thursday, September 2, 2010
TriMet and Billboard Photo Contest!
Our TriMet and Billboard Ads are up! When you see them out and about, snap a pic, post it to your Facebook page, tag AIDS Walk Portland and you could win a great prize! Free teeth whitening from Bling Dental, a stay at Seattle's Hotel Deca, one night at Hotel Deluxe in Portland or $100 gift certificate to El Gaucho. Have a camera phone? Use it!
Talk the Walk! Contest ends Sept 15.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Resources for Youth
Here are some great resources for youth on sexual health, safer sex and HIV/AIDS:
It's Your (Sex) Life
RealTalk DC for youth in the DC area
Scarleteen
YouthResource for GLBTQ youth
Sex, Etc.
Ambiente Joven for Spanish speaking youth
My Sistahs for young women of color
CHATmosphere, a blog by and for youth
Teen Talk
Text your zip code to GYTNOW (498669) or KNOWIT (566948) to receive info on HIV/STD testing sites in your area.
It's Your (Sex) Life
RealTalk DC for youth in the DC area
Scarleteen
YouthResource for GLBTQ youth
Sex, Etc.
Ambiente Joven for Spanish speaking youth
My Sistahs for young women of color
CHATmosphere, a blog by and for youth
Teen Talk
Text your zip code to GYTNOW (498669) or KNOWIT (566948) to receive info on HIV/STD testing sites in your area.
Camp Starlight
Camp Starlight is a week-long residential camp that provides children whose lives have been affected by HIV/AIDS the opportunity to enjoy a caring, safe, recreational, spiritual, and fun camping experience. Every August since 1999, 65 children ages 5-14 travel to the Oregon Coast to enjoy a week of fun.
This amazing program is happening this week. It is one of the many programs that monies raised at AIDS Walk Portland supports. Please share this video far and wide.
This amazing program is happening this week. It is one of the many programs that monies raised at AIDS Walk Portland supports. Please share this video far and wide.
CAP Program Highlight: Pivot
Pivot
a space for men into men
Open Wednesday through Saturday 3:00 - 9:00 pm
209 SW 4th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
a space for men into men
Open Wednesday through Saturday 3:00 - 9:00 pm
209 SW 4th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
Pivot is a community space for men into men and was formerly known as the Men’s Wellness Center. The new name and brand reflect the space as central to creating change, building community and a shift in thinking about sexual health. Pivot’s mission is to create a space where community members come together and build a stronger, healthier community free of stigma and shame.
To that end, Pivot holds social and educational events, provides HIV and STD testing, and offers a safe place for men into men to gather.
Pivot is open as a community space Wednesday through Saturday from 3-9pm. Visitors enjoy coffee and tea, computers and free WiFi, board games, a library of great gay/bi/queer/trans books and magazines, and a great spot to meet other men into men. Use the meeting space, attend an event or group (or start your own), pick up condoms (including hard to fit sizes) or lube, get safer sex info or just talk to someone about making sexual health choices that keep you happy and safe.
Additionally, Pivot offers free testing for men who have sex with men 3 times a week. All testing is walk in and first come first served. HIV testing can be done anonymously or confidentially. HIV testing for all youth (not just men) 24 and under occurs at Pivot on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month through CHATpdx’s CHAT(room). CHAT(room) has Wii, access to computers, snacks, and fun times with other youth.
Every Friday at 7pm Pivot holds a film night, with both gay-centric and non gay-centric films.
For more information, check out Pivot's website, call 503.445.7699 or e-mail pivot@pivotpdx.org. You can also check out Pivot on Facebook and Twitter.
Friday, August 27, 2010
A Day With HIV in America
What does it mean to live with HIV? Positive or negative, we're all affected. On Sept 21, take a picture of daily life & send to Positively Aware at artdirector@positivelyaware.com.
More info can be found here.
More info can be found here.
Reminder: Upcoming conference!
What's New in HIV?
6th Annual Conference
September 11, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ambridge Conference Center
1333 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Planning on attending the What’s New in HIV Conference? There’s still time to register, and we’d love to see you there!
This dynamic one-day conference provides up-to-date and accurate information on advances in HIV prevention, care and treatment. Offering critical educational and networking opportunities for individuals living with HIV and for service providers, the conference includes presentations from both consumer voices and service providers from some of Oregon's top medical and care facilities. There will be updates about recent advances in treatment and a keynote address from the wonderful Lisa Capaldini, MD, about aging and HIV.
Scholarships are available and Camp Starlight volunteers will be on hand the day of the conference to provide childcare. Just be sure to register and let us know if you will be bringing children! Lunch is included in the cost of attending, and all options are gluten free.
Click here to register. Click here for more information. If you have any questions, contact Jonathan Thompson, Conference Intern at 503.278.3843 or email intern.jthompson@cascadeaids.org.
6th Annual Conference
September 11, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Ambridge Conference Center
1333 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Portland, OR 97232
Planning on attending the What’s New in HIV Conference? There’s still time to register, and we’d love to see you there!
This dynamic one-day conference provides up-to-date and accurate information on advances in HIV prevention, care and treatment. Offering critical educational and networking opportunities for individuals living with HIV and for service providers, the conference includes presentations from both consumer voices and service providers from some of Oregon's top medical and care facilities. There will be updates about recent advances in treatment and a keynote address from the wonderful Lisa Capaldini, MD, about aging and HIV.
Scholarships are available and Camp Starlight volunteers will be on hand the day of the conference to provide childcare. Just be sure to register and let us know if you will be bringing children! Lunch is included in the cost of attending, and all options are gluten free.
Click here to register. Click here for more information. If you have any questions, contact Jonathan Thompson, Conference Intern at 503.278.3843 or email intern.jthompson@cascadeaids.org.
AIDS Walk Portland 2010 Stats
As of Friday, August 27 @ 10.00AM:
Number of teams=197; amount of money raised=$93,241.
We're 5 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Number of teams=197; amount of money raised=$93,241.
We're 5 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
Fun event: CHAT(room) Drop In!
Tonight is the CHAT(room) Drop In night for youth 24 and under!
Come on out to Pivot (209 SW 4th Ave) between 3pm and 7pm for an evening of fun. There will be games, peer education, Wii, snacks, free HIV testing and more.
RSVP here or just drop by with some friends- we'd love to see you there!
Come on out to Pivot (209 SW 4th Ave) between 3pm and 7pm for an evening of fun. There will be games, peer education, Wii, snacks, free HIV testing and more.
RSVP here or just drop by with some friends- we'd love to see you there!
Friday, August 20, 2010
AIDS Walk Portland 2010 Stats
As of Friday, August 20 @ 10.00AM:
Number of teams=182; amount of money raised=$86,223.
We're 6 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Number of teams=182; amount of money raised=$86,223.
We're 6 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
CAP Event Highlight: What's New in HIV? Conference
What's New in HIV?
6th Annual Conference
September 11, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
6th Annual Conference
September 11, 2010
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
With 300 participants anticipated to attend, this one-day conference provides an opportunity to learn the latest information about HIV and supports networking among consumers and those working in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention and care services.
Every day – those living with the virus and those working in the HIV/AIDS field are faced with important questions. How do we talk about prevention for those already infected? How does nutrition impact HIV? What does being co-infected with HIV and HEP C mean? What are treatment options? What is it like to live and grow older with HIV? How do I disclose my status to a loved one? These questions and many more will be answered at this conference.
Created to meet the needs of consumers who wanted up-to-date information regarding medical developments in HIV/AIDS, the conference now includes programming for service providers as well as consumers. Over the last five years the conference has expanded, attracting people from across the state of Oregon and Southwest Washington.
Goals of the Conference are:
- To ensure consumers have access to the most-up-to-date information related to HIV/AIDS care and support, empowering them to take an active role in their own care.
- To ensure those caring for people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) (including family, friends, medical providers, social workers and community organizers), have the critical information they need to ensure the best care and support.
- To further develop community networks among consumers, social service agencies, providers and other community resources.
Sponsors and Presenters:
BMS, Central Pharmacy, Merck, Multnomah County HIV Clinic, Genentech, Gilead, OHSU, HIV Day Center, OHSY, Our House of Portland, Partnership Project, Quest Center for Integrative Health, Cascade AIDS Project
Click here to register. Click here for more information.
If you have questions, feel free to contact Jonathan Thompson, Conference Intern at 503.278.3843 or email intern.jthompson@cascadeaids.org
Friday, August 13, 2010
AIDS Walk Portland 2010 Stats
As of Friday, August 13 @ 10.00AM:
Number of teams=170; amount of money raised=$81,727.
We're 7 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Number of teams=170; amount of money raised=$81,727.
We're 7 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters. Go to the "Community" Tab to read fundraising tips and talk to other Walkers- see you there!
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
CAP Now Provides Testing For All!
What: HIV testing for all – regardless of risk
When: Mondays through Fridays, 10am – 4pm
How: Appointment or walk in
Where: CAP main office, 8th floor, check in at reception
Charge: $25 donation (strongly encouraged)
Why: Because everyone has an HIV status – and shouldn’t we all get the chance to find out what it is?
More information:
• For appointments call 503.223.5907 during normal business hours, walk ins may require a wait time of 30 minutes to an hour
• Nobody is turned away for inability to pay, but we strongly encourage folks to donate what they can (more than $25 is gladly accepted too!)
• We accept cash, check, or charge
• We offer anonymous (no name provided) and confidential (name and contact information provided and kept safe and secure)
• If people test anonymous we can’t provide give them a paper copy of their result
• We will be using the OraQuick Rapid HIV test – results in about 30 minutes
When: Mondays through Fridays, 10am – 4pm
How: Appointment or walk in
Where: CAP main office, 8th floor, check in at reception
Charge: $25 donation (strongly encouraged)
Why: Because everyone has an HIV status – and shouldn’t we all get the chance to find out what it is?
More information:
• For appointments call 503.223.5907 during normal business hours, walk ins may require a wait time of 30 minutes to an hour
• Nobody is turned away for inability to pay, but we strongly encourage folks to donate what they can (more than $25 is gladly accepted too!)
• We accept cash, check, or charge
• We offer anonymous (no name provided) and confidential (name and contact information provided and kept safe and secure)
• If people test anonymous we can’t provide give them a paper copy of their result
• We will be using the OraQuick Rapid HIV test – results in about 30 minutes
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
What Sponsors' $$ Supports
Here are some examples of what donated funds can do:
$25 - Covers the cost of 439 condoms for distribution. CAP distributes condoms to CAP clients, through Pivot, in five local colleges and universities, at 17 bars and nightclubs in the Portland area, and through Sisters of the Road Cafe.
$50 - Covers the honorarium for one member of CAP Speaker’s Bureau to go into the community and speak. The Speaker’s Bureau is a program in which HIV+ men and women educate the community on HIV from a personal perspective.
$100 - Covers the cost of one HIV test at Pivot (formerly Men’s Wellness Center). This includes working with an HIV test counselor to explore how to protect themselves and their partners, and to connect to important HIV care and support services.
$250 - Sends two HIV affected or infected people to a school or an organization for a two-hour presentation on HIV. Includes brochures, educational resources, and staff follow up.
$500 - Supplies over 40 rapid HIV testing kits. Each test allows one person to learn their HIV status within 20 minutes of being tested.
$25 - Covers the cost of 439 condoms for distribution. CAP distributes condoms to CAP clients, through Pivot, in five local colleges and universities, at 17 bars and nightclubs in the Portland area, and through Sisters of the Road Cafe.
$50 - Covers the honorarium for one member of CAP Speaker’s Bureau to go into the community and speak. The Speaker’s Bureau is a program in which HIV+ men and women educate the community on HIV from a personal perspective.
$100 - Covers the cost of one HIV test at Pivot (formerly Men’s Wellness Center). This includes working with an HIV test counselor to explore how to protect themselves and their partners, and to connect to important HIV care and support services.
$250 - Sends two HIV affected or infected people to a school or an organization for a two-hour presentation on HIV. Includes brochures, educational resources, and staff follow up.
$500 - Supplies over 40 rapid HIV testing kits. Each test allows one person to learn their HIV status within 20 minutes of being tested.
CAP Program Highlight: CareLink
CareLink is a short-term program (3 to 6 months) that connects people to medical care who are newly diagnosed with HIV as well as those who have not seen an HIV medical provider in more than six months. It is a bridge to more permanent care, such as medical case management and housing support services.
Carelink Client Advocates have small caseloads and are able to commit significant time to each client, attending medical appointments, connecting clients with housing services, and making appropriate referrals. CareLink services are available in both English and Spanish to persons living in Multnomah, Columbia, Yamhill, Washington and Clackamas Counties.
Many EIS/Carelink clients have one or more of the following barriers to care:
• homelessness
• domestic violence
• substance abuse
• non-English speaking
• recent/current incarceration
• mental health issues
Services CareLink provides include:
• accompanying clients to medical and other HIV/AIDS related service appointments
• advocating on behalf of clients with service providers
• teaching clients to advocate for themselves with service providers
• providing rides or bus tickets to medical appointments
• obtaining Honored Citizen cards for public transportation
• obtaining IDs, birth certificates, social security cards, driver’s license or OR Identification
• referring clients to mental health or drug and alcohol treatment services
• referring clients to housing, clothing, and food resources
• advocating for clients with housing providers and assisting with housing applications
• teaching clients about HIV and its effects, as well as providing information about sexual health and the prevention of HIV transmission
• assisting clients with legal issues around residency/documentation, open warrants and probation/parole requirements
• advocating for clients at trials, providing character references, and assisting clients who are releasing from correctional facilities
For more information, contact:
Adam Kutrumbos at 503-278-3835 or akutrumbos@cascadeaids.org
Sye Laird at 503-278-3832 or slaird@cascadeaids.org
Carelink Client Advocates have small caseloads and are able to commit significant time to each client, attending medical appointments, connecting clients with housing services, and making appropriate referrals. CareLink services are available in both English and Spanish to persons living in Multnomah, Columbia, Yamhill, Washington and Clackamas Counties.
Many EIS/Carelink clients have one or more of the following barriers to care:
• homelessness
• domestic violence
• substance abuse
• non-English speaking
• recent/current incarceration
• mental health issues
Services CareLink provides include:
• accompanying clients to medical and other HIV/AIDS related service appointments
• advocating on behalf of clients with service providers
• teaching clients to advocate for themselves with service providers
• providing rides or bus tickets to medical appointments
• obtaining Honored Citizen cards for public transportation
• obtaining IDs, birth certificates, social security cards, driver’s license or OR Identification
• referring clients to mental health or drug and alcohol treatment services
• referring clients to housing, clothing, and food resources
• advocating for clients with housing providers and assisting with housing applications
• teaching clients about HIV and its effects, as well as providing information about sexual health and the prevention of HIV transmission
• assisting clients with legal issues around residency/documentation, open warrants and probation/parole requirements
• advocating for clients at trials, providing character references, and assisting clients who are releasing from correctional facilities
For more information, contact:
Adam Kutrumbos at 503-278-3835 or akutrumbos@cascadeaids.org
Sye Laird at 503-278-3832 or slaird@cascadeaids.org
Friday, August 6, 2010
Marc's Fundraising Tips
I have loved being an AIDS Walk Portland Team Captain and I’m very proud that the CAP Volunteer team, “Passion Into Action” has seen significant increases for the past two years.
A couple of easy things I have found successful for AIDS Walk team fundraising:
•PRIZES! – Yes, CAP offers prizes for the overall top fundraisers, but you can do the same thing on a smaller level. Get a great prize donated for the top fundraiser on your team. Many businesses find it easier to contribute products or gift certificates versus cash. Last year, I got tickets to two different events and was able to reward the top and second-place fundraiser on the team.
•FACEBOOK! – This may seem like an obvious one, but I am surprised how few people use it. It’s so easy to share a link on Facebook and reach all your hundreds of friends. Concentrate especially on those friends outside the Portland area, who haven’t already been asked for an AIDS Walk donation from someone else. I raised over $1,000 last year and 85% of that came through asks on Facebook.
•UPDATES! – Everyone likes to feel like they are part of something bigger, like they are part of the momentum. Share occasional email updates with your team members with news about growing fundraising dollars, new prizes, team recruitment, etc. Make your enthusiasm contagious.
•FUN EVENTS! – Last year – don’t laugh – I was part of a lube-wrestling fundraising event at a local bar benefiting AIDS Walk Portland. We raised over $600 for the Walk. But the benefits didn’t end there. It was an opportunity to bring team members together and recruit more folks to the team. It was also a perfect excuse to spread the word and get people to attend a really fun evening who might not have engaged with AIDS Walk otherwise.
I’m hoping to employ all these ideas again this year and once again beat my team’s fundraising total from last year.
Marc Kochanski
Volunteer Resources Coordinator
Cascade AIDS Project
A couple of easy things I have found successful for AIDS Walk team fundraising:
•PRIZES! – Yes, CAP offers prizes for the overall top fundraisers, but you can do the same thing on a smaller level. Get a great prize donated for the top fundraiser on your team. Many businesses find it easier to contribute products or gift certificates versus cash. Last year, I got tickets to two different events and was able to reward the top and second-place fundraiser on the team.
•FACEBOOK! – This may seem like an obvious one, but I am surprised how few people use it. It’s so easy to share a link on Facebook and reach all your hundreds of friends. Concentrate especially on those friends outside the Portland area, who haven’t already been asked for an AIDS Walk donation from someone else. I raised over $1,000 last year and 85% of that came through asks on Facebook.
•UPDATES! – Everyone likes to feel like they are part of something bigger, like they are part of the momentum. Share occasional email updates with your team members with news about growing fundraising dollars, new prizes, team recruitment, etc. Make your enthusiasm contagious.
•FUN EVENTS! – Last year – don’t laugh – I was part of a lube-wrestling fundraising event at a local bar benefiting AIDS Walk Portland. We raised over $600 for the Walk. But the benefits didn’t end there. It was an opportunity to bring team members together and recruit more folks to the team. It was also a perfect excuse to spread the word and get people to attend a really fun evening who might not have engaged with AIDS Walk otherwise.
I’m hoping to employ all these ideas again this year and once again beat my team’s fundraising total from last year.
Marc Kochanski
Volunteer Resources Coordinator
Cascade AIDS Project
AIDS Walk Portland 2010 Stats
As of Friday, August 6 @ 1o.00AM:
Number of teams=150; amount of money raised=$75,470.
We're 8 weeks out- Talk the Walk and help us reach our goals:
12,000 Walkers in 300 Teams, raising $400,000.
Sign up as a Walker or sponsor a Walker at the AIDS Walk Portland 2010 website. After you've registered, you can customize your personal and team pages with graphics and text. You can use the Email Center to contact teammates and supporters.
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