Building Momentum for DC Fights Back Resource Day

The excitement is building for the DC Fights Back Resource Day, scheduled for Tuesday, October 16th in partnership with local HIV/AIDS service organizations.

We will have a rockin' resource fair where you can come with questions about HIV/AIDS services in the District and leave with answers. Organizations participating include: AIDSinfo, Community Education Group, Covenant Baptist Church Conversation Center, Damien Ministries, DC Fights Back, Food and Friends, Housing Works, Lincoln Financial Group, Metro Teen AIDS, NOVAM-Northern Virginia AIDS Ministry, Our Place DC, Patients not Patents, Inc., Regional Addiction Prevention (RAP Inc), Vaccine Research Center NIAID NIH, and the Women’s Collective.

Dr. Shannon Hader to Provide Opening Remarks

Starting at 11:00 AM we will have a panel discussion on HIV/AIDS services in the District and the new Director of the HIV/AIDS Administration, Dr. Shannon Hader, will be providing opening remarks.

The DC Fights Back Resource Day is an opportunity for service providers and people living with HIV in DC to learn about resources in the District including housing, employment assistance, substance abuse, and mental health services.

The resource day will take place at the Westminster Presbyterian Church, 401 I Street NW from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. The Westminster Presbyterian Church is convenient to the Waterfront/SEU metro stop.

It's not too late to get involved: If you are interested in participating or would just like more information, please contact Cherie Lindsay at spkaboutit(at)yahoo(dot)com.

click here to download the flyer for the event