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Join the Ohio Advocates Youth Leadership Council!

 

 

The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, in partnership with Advocates for Youth, is seeking passionate youth activists for the Ohio Advocates Youth Leadership Council to improve current sexual health policies and programs in Ohio to ensure that all Ohio youth have access to complete sexual health information.

 

The Ohio Youth Leadership Council is composed of ten dynamic youth/young adults ages 15-24 from throughout the state who support and promote sexual health and related policies. Working closely with the Youth Activist Coordinator, council members will develop and implement strategies to advocate for comprehensive sexual health education, reproductive justice, lgbtq equality, and other related policies in Ohio.

Utilizing the power of youth activism along with strategies such as media mobilization, policymaker education, grassroots organizing, and more, the Council will work together to create significant policy changes during the 2012-2013 academic year and challenge the general culture around sexual health issues.

The time commitment is approximately 4-5 hours per week and Council Members will earn a stipend of $100 per month through May 2013.

To download the application, please click here: OA new member application 12’13

Last edited: May 11th, 2012

ArtCares 2012

ArtCares 2012 is officially SOLD OUT!

Last edited: April 4th, 2012

House Bill 182 passed through Ohio House Health and Aging Committee, moving toward full Ohio House of Representatives

House Health and Aging Committee voted unanimously (21-0) to approve House Bill 182

by Judith Pindell, Director of Public Policy & Advocacy

Columbus –On Wednesday February 8, 2012, the House Health and Aging Committee voted unanimously (21-0) to approve House Bill 182, a bill that would legalize syringe exchange programs in Ohio.  Syringe exchange programs are proven to be an effective prevention method for the reduction of HIV and Hepatitis C transmission. Currently in Ohio, a syringe exchange program can only operate when a city’s Health Commissioner declares a public emergency, and must have the cooperation of that city’s Mayor and Chief of Police. The only two such programs in Ohio now are operating in Cleveland and Portsmouth.

H.B. 182, sponsored by State Representatives Nickie Antonio (D-Lakewood) and Mike Foley (D-Cleveland), would explicitly allow syringe exchange programs to exist in cities that obtain approval from their city Board of Health. H.B.182 was introduced in March 2011, and shortly after its introduction in the Ohio House of Representatives, a sub-committee was created within the House Health and Aging Committee to hold hearings and report back to the full Committee. Read the rest of this page »

Last edited: February 13th, 2012

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day- 2.07.12

February 7, 2012 marks the 12th year for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a national HIV testing and treatment community mobilization initiative targeted at Blacks in the United States and the Diaspora. There are four specific focal points: education, testing, involvement, and treatment.

To find out more, please click HERE.

Last edited: February 7th, 2012

David Feldt Institute Scholarship to AIDS 2012 – due 2/13

The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland (ATGC) is administering a Community Educator Scholarship for the International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2012) in Washington DC, 22-27 July 2012. The purpose of the scholarship is to support the attendance of one HIV+ individual who is able to transfer the skills and knowledge acquired back to Greater Cleveland via the David Feldt Institute and who otherwise would not have the opportunity to attend the conference.

The David Feldt Institute is the ATGC’s primary means of engaging consumers in structured educational programming. From an annual membership survey to support groups such as Men’s group, Women’s group, and the Spill, to formal seminars on medication adherence, the David Feldt Institute forms a cohesive backbone for consumer engagement.

  • The DFI Community Educator Scholarship is open to everyone living with HIV in the Greater Cleveland area.
  • Application deadline: 13 February 2012. Applications will not be accepted after this date.
  • You must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the conference (that is, turn 18 on or before July 22, 2012) to apply for a scholarship.
  • You must complete an application and submit it by mail to AIDS 2012 Scholarship Committee, c/o ATGC, 3210 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44115, or email to jpatterson@atfgc.org <mailto:jpatterson@atfgc.org> with the subject heading: “AIDS 2012 Scholarship”.

·         Priority consideration will be given to: current members of the David Feldt Institute; those whose participation will help enhance their paid or volunteer work; and those who submit an abstract, workshop or programme activity (Global Village or Youth Programme) to AIDS 2012.

  • As only one scholarship is available and the demand is so high, it is strongly recommended you also seek funding from other sources.

Please click here to download the Community Educator Scholarship Application

Last edited: January 31st, 2012

Come Celebrate Mardi Gras 3 with the North Coast Men’s Chorus!

February 11, 2012
6:30 pmto10:30 pm

The North Coast Men’s Chorus is pleased to announce their 3rd Annual Mardi Gras Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 at Windows on the River from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The event will benefit the North Coast Men’s Chorus, and the youth outreach programs of The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland and P-Flag, Cleveland.

Come for this night of music, merriment and masquerade that has become the signature event of the year!  The event includes a performance by the North Coast Men’s Chorus, directed by Artistic Director Richard Cole, superb Bourbon Street cuisine, a live and silent auction and a French Quarter Wall with a top prize of $500.  A king and queen will also be crowned for the best costumes, plus, you can expect all the other traditions of Mardi Gras including throwing beads, king cake and tossing coins!  Adding to the revelry of the evening is Q104’s one and only Kory, who will be serving as the emcee!

The North Coast Men’s Chorus has proudly performed for 24 years throughout Northeast Ohio and beyond.  Through our musical programs and community involvement, we have seen many lives changed for the better.

Kick up that February thermometer a couple notches with some hot Louisiana-style fun!  Get to Cleveland’s Windows on the River on Saturday February 11th for Mardi Gras 3!  Admission is only $50 per person.  Sponsorship opportunities for tables of 10 are also available.

For reservations or more information, visit us online at www.ncmchorus.org, or call 216-556-0590. 

The North Coast Men’s Chorus is generously supported by the public through grants from Cuyahoga Arts and Culture and the Ohio Arts Council.

 

About the North Coast Men’s Chorus

The North Coast Men’s Chorus is a community-based musical organization which affirms the gay experience by presenting quality performances for diverse audiences, providing a supportive environment for its members, and promoting a positive presence in the gay community and beyond. For more information about the Chorus call 216-556-0590 or visit our website at www.ncmchorus.org

Last edited: January 24th, 2012

ArtCares 2012 Host Committee Opportunities

April 28, 2012
6:30 pmto11:30 pm
2012 ANNUAL ART AUCTION BENEFITING THE AIDS TASKFORCE OF GREATER CLEVELAND
April 28, 2012

The AIDS Taskforce has been providing a compassionate and collaborative response to those impacted by HIV/AIDS for nearly 30 years. Through the generosity of our supporters, we are able to ensure the continued strength of our organization as a vital resource for those in need. ArtCares is the signature event of the AIDS Taskforce and relies upon the leadership of our Host Committee members to make it a success.

Your membership on the Host Committee for ArtCares, is an important investment in the success of the event. All we ask is that you make a contribution to the event and do what you can to help us promote it. In return, we offer you tickets, special auction opportunities and additional exposure as a supporter of ArtCares. Listed below are our suggested benefits for each level. Corporate Partnership opportunities are also available.  To join the Host Committee, please click HERE. Read the rest of this page »

Last edited: January 10th, 2012

A new documentary, “Legalize Gay”, features Ohio Advocate Youth Leadership Council member, Danny Sparks.

Check out this trailer for the documentary “Legalize Gay”, which features Ohio Advocate Youth Leadership Council member, Danny Sparks. A new generation is leading the campaign for LGBT equality, often in parts of the country hostile to gay and lesbian rights. “Legalize Gay” captures the courage and passion of these young activists, gay and straight, who are determined to close the deal on full equality for the LBGT community. A film by Christopher Hines.

Ohio Advocates is a joint project of The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland and Advocates For Youth.

Last edited: October 4th, 2011

Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King are bringing their annual World TeamTennis Smash Hits charity night of tennis to Cleveland


Pre-match VIP Reception and Live Auction

Mingle with Sir Elton John & Billie Jean King as well as all of the players, sit court-side for the match, enjoy world-class tennis, and have the opportunity to bid on once in a lifetime items at the pre-match VIP Reception and Live Auction. Past auctions have included items such as Billie Jean King’s Wimbledon Centre Court seats, one of Sir Elton John’s signed piano benches, Super Bowl tickets and more!

Host Committee opportunities begin at $10,000 and feature an exclusive photo with Billie Jean and Elton among many other benefits. Individual VIP ticket opportunities and sponsorships begin at $1,000. All proceeds from the VIP Reception benefit the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland, and all live auction proceeds benefit the AIDS Taskforce and the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

For information on how to be a part of this amazing opportunity, please call John Farina at 216-357-2221 or e-mail him at jfarina@atfgc.org.

New York, N.Y. (August 16, 2011) — Longtime friends Sir Elton John and Billie Jean King are bringing their annual World TeamTennis Smash Hits charity night of tennis to Cleveland for the first time in the event’s 19-year history. Tennis greats Andy Roddick, Martina Navratilova, John McEnroe, Amelie Mauresmo, Coco Vandeweghe, and Jan-Michael Gambill will join other top players for WTT Smash Hits presented by GEICO on Thursday, Oct. 27, at Public Hall in Cleveland. Tickets for the one-night event can be purchased HERE. The event is produced by World TeamTennis in association with the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission.

Smash Hits has raised more than $10 million for the Elton John AIDS Foundation (EJAF) and various local AIDS charities since 1993. This year’s event will benefit EJAF and the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland. The funds raised at the pre-match Smash Hits VIP Reception will be specifically targeted for local programs.
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Last edited: September 21st, 2011

Feast & Frolic Tickets are selling FAST!

To purchase tickets, please click HERE.

‘Feast & Frolic’ is an entertaining and fun new way to show your support for the Taskforce. It is a party series held in homes and special locations all over Cleveland from early September through late October. Your generous hosts are underwriting the costs of their events and all proceeds go directly to the AIDS Taskforce. So, grab your friends and come have a great time with our gracious hosts and fellow Taskforce supporters!

Come to one, come to several or come to them all, but be sure to register early as these cool parties will sell out fast! More information including how to register and detailed descriptions of each party are available at our website or by calling Rebecca Strong at 216-621-0766, ext 232.

‘Feast & Frolic’ is presented with the very generous support of PNC Bank.
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Last edited: September 16th, 2011