Providing culturally sensitive and language appropriate HIV and other related health services to Asians & Pacific Islanders (APIs) and their partners, family members, friends, and service providers in the Philadelphia area.
AIDS Services In Asian Communities (ASIAC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing culturally sensitive and language appropriate HIV-related services to Asians and Pacific Islanders and their partners, friends, family members, and service providers in the Philadelphia area.
In June of 1995, a diverse group of Asians and Pacific Islanders organized in response to early indicators that the AIDS epidemic was at its earliest stages within Philadelphia's Asian and Pacific Islander communities. They also organized in response to:
the lack of targeted services to populations most impacted by HIV infection -- men who have sex with men
critical service gaps in the health and social service system, and the need for leadership through advocacy and community organizing efforts around the AIDS crisis as it impacts Asian and Pacific Islander communities.
The organization is a recognized authority on HIV/AIDS issues in Asian & Pacific Islander communities demonstrated by our professional expertise, research, community organizing efforts, participation in policy & planning activities, advocacy activities, and track record for quality services.
We believe in being a resource, serving as an advocate, outreaching, empowering, and assisting 1) Asians & Pacific Islanders at-risk for HIV infection, 2) those living with HIV/AIDS, and 3) their friends, partners, family members, and service providers to meet their needs and improve access to services. Delivered by a trained professional staff, our services are confidential and provided free of charge regardless of residency or immigration status. Current programs include:
Project ASSIST: Asian Specialized Services In Support and Treatment: Provides assistance and services to API's living with HIV/AIDS and their care givers; such services include client advocacy, case management, counseling, support, education, and information and referral to medical, legal, social and community services.
Education/Outreach: Information and education about HIV/AIDS through community outreach, participating in community events, distributing information in nine languages, and more. Professional trainings are also offered.
Jaded Lounge is the gay Asian party experience of Philadelphia. It's an event for gay Asian men and their supporters. It's a mix of dancing, entertainment mixed with education and just a place to connect with friends or make new ones. The Jaded Lounge occurs every 2nd Friday of the month at the 12th Air Command Bar, 254 South 12th Street, from 10 pm to 1 am. Invitation to the event can be mailed upon request, please sign up on the mailing list.
Choose to Know Campaign: Provides and promotes access to anonymous HIV/AIDS testing and counseling services. Interpreters available with advance notice.
Language Access Health Project: Professional interpreters and translators are available to help in cross-cultural communication (includes African and Asian languages) for HIV Testing and Project ASSIST services. Multilingual AIDS materials transmission, nutrition, treatment, resources, etc. made available and downloadable through the Internet.
Who I'd like to meet: At ASIAC, we are always looking for volunteers around the office and for events... If you've always wanted to help out your community, this is a great opportunity. And we're always looking for performers and models for our monthly outreach event called JADED LOUNGE. If you're interested shoot us a message through our myspace page and someone will get back to you, we check our page regularly and do updates regularly!
Check it out! The hottest new venue to hit South Street! Thursday October 16 Tongue Fu. LGBT community come and join us in the sexy Miami atmosphere and party the night away. Two floors, Two sexy lounges ,two bars, hott DJ and a dance floor. $5 cover. 21+ Dress like you want to take someone home with you! Check out our page for more! *Goodies are in the bag!
Hey, Guess what time it is?? Well, I'll give you a hint... Lick ,Taste, Enjoy! Yep, Fourth friday is approaching fast so get ready to bring your sexy back!
* all proceeds are going to Lotus Monk in support of our LGBTQ community so you can get your party AND get your charity on!
SafeGuards and POSPride are PROUD to present the 2nd Annual Valentine’s Day Affairs of the Heart celebration for HIV positive gay men in Philadelphia. Come join us on February 14, 2008 to celebrate with food, music, getting to know one another, and PRIZES. Festivities begin at 5:30pm; SafeGuards and POSPride are located in the Atlantic Building at 260 South Broad Street, Suite 1000 in Philadelphia. If you would like to attend please RSVP with Pate or Lenel @ 215-985-6873.
THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT IN THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS. YOUR ADD IS GREATLY APPRECIATED. JUST STOPPING BY TO SAY HELLO AND HOPE THAT YOU HAVE A WONDERFUL AND SAFE WEEK. MAY 2007 BE FILLED WITH MANY BLESSINGS AND JOY. IT IS ALWAYS NICE TO KNOW THAT THERE ARE OTHERS OUT THERE THAT ARE HELPING WITH THE FIGHT AGAINST HIV/AIDS. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT www.helpfighthivaids.org. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT. GOD BLESS
Hosted By: DJ TEK E When: Friday Oct 26, 2007 at 9:00 PM Where: 12th Air Command 254 S. 12th St. Philadelphia, PA 19147 United States Description: DJ TEK E
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