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Join The Center for solidarity, support, and advocacy on World AIDS Day 2022

Cycle for the Cause 2022, Photography by Vanessa Diaz

December 1 is World AIDS Day. As The Center’s HIV & Sexual Health Services Manager, I’d like to share an update from our community and invite you to recognize this important day alongside LGBTQ+ New Yorkers.

World AIDS Day calls us all to unite in the fight against HIV/AIDS, support people living with HIV, and commemorate those who have died from systemic neglect. This day is a stark reminder of the disenfranchisement that HIV-affected communities have been subject to, and of the need for equitable access to care. 

For example, New York State’s most recent data shows that Black and Latine people are currently experiencing higher rates of new HIV diagnoses and prevalence. Most new HIV diagnoses in 2020 occurred in people under 40 years old. New Yorkers who are incarcerated or experiencing homelessness face especially steep barriers to HIV care. It is critical to prioritize these communities as we continue to combat the disease. 

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Center staff offering free HIV testing at a 2022 Pride event

Cycle for the Cause 2022, Photography by Shantel Berg

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World of Aids Ball 2021, Photography by Mota Arts

We are grateful for the dedication and strength of our community members who bring this work to life by spreading hope, battling stigma, and keeping up the fight against persistent inequities. The actions we take today as individuals will continue to inspire and amplify our community’s efforts against AIDS for generations to come.

Please join The Center this World AIDS Day for solidarity and connection, holistic services, and advocacy opportunities. 

In Community,
–Brandy Andrews
HIV & Sexual Health Services Manager

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GET INVOLVED

  • Stay tuned to The Center’s social media platforms on World AIDS Day, December 1, for coverage of The World of Red Ball.
  • Register for Cycle for the Cause, The Center’s bike ride from Boston to NYC, to help us raise funds for our HIV/AIDS services. 
  • Make use of The Center’s in-person and virtual HIV services. Please contact us at hivservices@gaycenter.org with any questions! Our services include:
    • Free, walk-in HIV testing in our building every week. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12-5 p.m. and Wednesdays, 12-7 p.m.
    • Free HIV self-test kits, available via mail or for in-person pickup at The Center
    • Individual and group counseling 
    • Assistance with housing and health insurance 
  • Sign up for our advocacy volunteer group, known as the RiseOut Action Team, to advocate for LGBTQ+ justice and equity across New York State. 
  • Honor the life or memory of a loved one with a donation. Your help sustains The Center’s HIV/AIDS services.
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