Dining For Friends 2007
posted: June 3, 2007 | category: homelessness
tags: events, Greensboro, HIV/AIDS, poverty
On Saturday night, a friend and I attended Triad Health Project’s annual “Dining For Friends” event to raise funds and raise awareness of HIV/AIDS. We attended the Guild’s party at Blandwood Mansion and then the dessert finale at the Greensboro Coliseum Special Events Center.
The food was just delicious — southwestern chicken salad wraps, fresh […]
Real Life: TLC’s “Waterfalls”
posted: June 3, 2007 | category: substance abuse
tags: HIV/AIDS, music, video
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The Face of HIV/AIDS in the Triad
posted: January 25, 2007 | category: homelessness
tags: HIV/AIDS, poverty
Twenty years ago, 100% of Triad Health Project’s clients were white, male homosexuals. Times have changed.
Today’s THP clients:
62% male; 38% female
78% black; 18% white; 4% other
56% hetero; 28% men having sex with men; 13% IV drug users; 3% other
88% live at or below the poverty level
40% currently homeless or have experienced homelessness
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Read More..>>The Ethics of Helping
posted: December 11, 2006 | category: homelessness, mental health, substance abuse
tags: HIV/AIDS, policy
Needle exchange programs are proven to lower the rate of HIV infection among intravenous drug users. Providing free condoms also helps prevent HIV infection. And needles and condoms cost less than AIDS treatment. But some people argue that offering needles and condoms implies approval of wrong behavior.
Studies show that it can be […]
Teenagers, Halo, Cookies, Urban Sophisticates & Clean Water in Africa
posted: February 26, 2006 | category: faith
tags: events, HIV/AIDS, music
Grace Community Church’s middle school and high school youth groups are raising $12,000 to buy a well that will provide clean water for a village in Zambia. Their fundraiser is part of One Life Revolution, “a practical, tangible way to get involved and take a stand against the AIDS pandemic.”
Last weekend, the teens competed in […]
