Events
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Upcoming Events
Activism and Care: HIV/AIDS in Atlanta's Black Communities
Monday, September 16, 2024 5:30pm
Atlanta’s Department of City Planning (DCP) cordially invites the public to attend “Activism and Care: HIV/AIDS in Atlanta’s Black Communities” on Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6pm.The evening will commence with a small reception at 5:30pm.
Auburn Avenue Research Library
101 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30303
Renowned guest speaker, Professor Dan Royles, author of “To Make the Wounded Whole: The African American Struggle Against HIV/AIDS,” will deliver the opening address followed by a panel discussion moderated by Larry Aldridge, Ill. Panelists include:
Maryum Phillips, President and CEO, Status: Home
Jacqueline Brown, CEO, Empowerment Resource Center
Christopher Reed, Policy and Advocacy Program Manager, Sisterlove
This important talk featuring practitioners and community members will explore the ongoing importance of activism and care in addressing the needs of individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Black communities throughout Atlanta.
Activism and Care: HIV/AIDS in Atlanta’s Black Communities is proudly sponsored by the DCP Office of Design’s Historic Preservation Studio’s Preserving Pride initiative. This initiative aims to support the City of Atlanta’s LGBTQ+ Historic Context Statement, which documents the city’s vibrant LGBTQ+ history, communities, events, and individuals.
Housing is the Vision Summit
Friday, October 11, 2024 | 9AM – 2PM
This event is organized and hosted by Status: Home and sponsored by the Fulton-Dekalb Hospital Authority, is a premier event dedicated to addressing the affordable housing crisis in Metro Atlanta. It will focus on the needs of individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS.
Save the Date!
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Our Halloween party is back! Join us at the Foundry at Puritan Mills for a wicked evening including our famous costume contest! Check back for more details!
Status: Home is a Proud Beneficiary of
Joining Hearts
Joining Hearts is an amazing, all-volunteer, non-profit organization raising awareness and funds to provide care and housing assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS in Atlanta. They raise funds for many local HIV/AIDS organizations, including Status: Home.
Joining Hearts 2024 Events Calendar
Saturday, November 2: Fall Back in Love at The Heretic
Saturday, December 7: Atlanta Santa Speedo Run from Colony Square
Sunday, December 8: Wish List Party at location TBD
Congratulations to our team!
AV200
What is the AV200? It’s a bicycle ride to raise funds and make a difference in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Status: Home has a team of riders.
Who receives the funds? The Emory Vaccine Center and local HIV/AIDS organizations that have teams of riders.
How long is the ride? You choose! Lengths vary from a short Sunday Fun Ride to the full official two-day, 200-mile event. You can also participate “virtually” – on your exercise bike or your own route at home! All riders are welcome!
When is it? This year’s ride is done, but May 2025 dates will be announced soon.
Where is it? The 200-mile ride begins and ends at Oxford College at Emory University. Routes have been carefully designed to take riders through scenic roads away from heavy traffic.
Thanks to our amazing team of 2024 riders!
Captain: Debra Snell
Michael Broyles
Mark Buchanan
Dr. Dan
Randy Marcotte
Rock Nelson
Karlestrina Pettigrew
David Sisk
Rita Wuebbeler