community partners

2011 Red Hot for the Cause

Saturday, August 13 7-11pm at Old Car Heaven

AIDS Alabama would like to thank the following donors

for their generous support of this years Red Hot for the Cause!

High Roller Level             

Dealer Level

                

Mike Baswell, Board Member 

 

Player Level

 

Ongoing

Alabama Community AIDS Fund

AIDS Alabama serves as the convening organization for the Alabama Community AIDS Fund (ACAF), a "community-owned" partnership through which community-based organizations, government agencies, businesses, and those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS determine funding priorities. ACAF grants are intended to support activities aimed at serving specific populations and geographic areas in Alabama that are at the greatest risk for HIV infection.  More than 65% of the total number of HIV/AIDS cases in Alabama have been identified in seven of Alabama's 67 counties; these counties comprise the geographic priorities for ACAF funding, and five of these seven counties were served through ACAF's 2009 grantmaking activities.  ACAF funded programs engaged more than 29,000 participants in 2009.

Click here to read the Alabama Community AIDS Fund's Final Report from 2009.

 

2010 Community Partners

December 2010 - Holiday Wish program

AIDS Alabama would like to recognize all of the generous sponsors who participated in the 2010 Holiday Wish program.  This year's sponsors, contributors, and volunteers made the holidays brighter for 117 children affected by HIV/AIDS through financial contributions, donations of gifts, and gift wrapping over 1,000 individual presents.  Thanks also go out to our corporate partners AT&T Teleconference and the Jefferson County Department of Health. This year AIDS Alabama partnered with Birmingham area Starbucks Coffee locations for first time.  You may have noticed Holiday Wish trees on display at your favorite location adorned with little cards corresponding to the holiday wishes of the children enrolled in the 2010 Holiday Wish program. Thank you to Starbucks customers for your overwhelming support!

 

December 15, 2010 - Magic City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence host Jingle Bingo

On December 15th, 2010, The Magic City Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence hosted Jingle Bingo at Our Place on 7th Avenue South in partnership with The J. Clyde to benefit AIDS Alabama's 2010 Holiday WIsh project.  The fun-filled toy drive and fundraiser raised over $550 to help provide holiday gifts for children affected by HIV/AIDS. 

 

December 4, 2010 - A Very Merry Miss Vulcan Christmas Review

Joe's On Seventh played host to 2010's A Very Merry Miss Vulcan Christmas Review to benefit AIDS Alabama's 2010 Holiday Wish program.  The night was filled with great performances from former Miss Vulcan's and other greats.  Thank you to all that attended and gave!

 

December 1, 2010 - World AIDS Day

Wednesday, December 1, 2010 recognized the 22nd annual World AIDS Day.  AIDS Alabama partnered with Birmingham Southern College, Virginia College, UAB, Miles College, and Lawson State Community College where over 100 free and confidential HIV tests were conducted.  Local fair trade retailer, Sojourns, also offered a special shopping day from which owner Melissa Kendrick donated 10% of sales to AIDS Alabama in honor of World AIDS Day.  Events of the day culminated with a special program and message, Universal Access & Human Rights: Past, Present, & Promise, at Pilgrim United Church of Christ.  Hosted by NBC 13's Bettina Boateng, the program included a special performance by spoken word artist Sharrif Simmons and message by AIDS Alabama's CEO Kathie Hiers.

 

 

 

October 2010 - The Magic City Choral Society presents the Red Ribbon Gala

The Magic City Choral Society hosted the Red Ribbon Gala on Sunday, October 3rd at the Alys Stephens Center.  Proceeds from the concert, which featured performances by both MCCS's mens and womens choruses and special guest performers Kristi Tingle Higginbotham and Emily Herring, were to the benefit of AIDS Alabama, Birmingham AIDS Outreach, West Alabama AIDS Outreach, and The 1917 Clinic at UAB. 

 

July 2010 - #1 Stunnas Present "Ride for Life"

On July 17, 2010, AIDS Alabama will partner with a local motorcycle club called the #1 Stunnasfor a community motorcycle ride and family festival called Ride for Life.  All are welcome to participate in the ride and full event.  More details coming soon, including registration information!

 

June 2010 - Sisterbration

AIDS Alabama will again partner with Sisterbration to implement the HIV prevention event that continues to be a community favorite - Girls Night Out!  This year's event will take place on Saturday, June 26th at the Alys Stephens Center and will feature a moving and inspiring theatre performance called The Butterfly Confessions.  The purpose of Girls Night Out! is to provide a non-traditional and intimate setting in which guest speakers, performers, and attendees can share insight and expertise as they enjoy an evening of education, entertainment, and transformation.  This special evening of enrichment is designed to help girls and women of color explore HIV/AIDS and other issues and concerns that most profoundly affect them in their relationships and in their health.

 

June 2010 - Central Alabama PRIDE

In June, AIDS Alabama participated in Central Alabama PRIDE's PRIDE Parade and PRIDEFest 2010.  The Department of Education spearheaded the agency's efforts, providing condoms and HIV prevention education materials during both the parade and the PRIDEFest event.  Congratulations to Central Alabama PRIDE for another wonderful Ten Days of PRIDE!

 

May 2010 - Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic

May 18th, 2010 marked National HIV Vaccine Awareness Day.  AIDS Alabama is a proud partner of the Alabama Vaccine Research Clinic at UAB.  Our agency works with the clinic to promote awareness of HIV vaccine research and encourage participation in available vaccine studies.

 

April 2010 - Dining Out For Life Sponsors and Participating Restaurants

AIDS Alabama would like to thank the following generous sponsors and participating restaurants that contributed to the success of Dining Out for Life:

 

Gold Fork Level (donating 33%)

Jackson's Bar + Bistro (Lunch & Dinner)

 

Silver Spoon Level (donating 25%)

Bottega (Lunch & Dinner)

Max's Delicatessen (Lunch & Dinner)

Cosmo's Pizza (Lunch & Dinner)

Silvertron Cafe (Lunch & Dinner)

Avo (Dinner)

Dram (Dinner)

Rojo (Lunch & Dinner)

Open Door Cafe (Lunch & Dinner)

Cafe Dupont (Lunch & Dinner)

Bottletree Cafe (Lunch)

Cantina (Lunch)

DeVinci's Pizza (Lunch & Dinner)

Urban Standard (All Day)

DiGiorgio's Outtakes (Lunch)

Forest Perk Coffee (All Day)

Lucy's Coffee & Tea (All Day)

Becky's South (All Day)

The Mill @ 5 Points (Lunch & Dinner)

La Dolce Vita (Lunch & Dinner)

Olexa's Cafe (Lunch)

The Pita Stop (Lunch & Dinner)

Ocean (Dinner)

26 (Lunch & Dinner)

The J Clyde (Dinner)

Bellini's Ristorante & Bar (Lunch & Dinner)

HUSH Bar

 

March 2010 - Michigan State University, Alternative Spring Break

In March, AIDS Alabama welcomed a group of volunteers who gave up their Spring Break to visit Birmingham and perform various volunteer services in the community.  During their visit, these generous students assisted the agency by painting a beautiful mural in the Rectory, completing landscaping projects for our housing properties, assisting with special event preparation, and by accompanying a group of AIDS Alabama clients to the Birmingham Civil Rights Museum and to the movies.  A special thanks to this wonderful group of students!

 

February 2010 - Alabama Ballet

In February, AIDS Alabama partnered with the Alabama Ballet for their performance of Don Quixote.  A percentage of ticket sales from this exciting performance benefited AIDS Alabama and Alabamians affected by HIV/AIDS.  Thanks to the Alabama Ballet for their generosity!

 

January 2010 - Mystic Krewe of Caritas

In January, the Mystic Krewe of Caritas held its annual Bal Masque fundraiser at the DoubleTree Hotel.  The organization, whose mission is to provide HIV/AIDS education to the community and financial support to AIDS Alabama, raised $1,200 for the agency's programs and services.  Thanks to all the hardworking, dedicated, adn generous members of MKC!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interested in partnering with AIDS Alabama? Email Meghan Ann Hauswirth.

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