WASHINGTON, D.C. – Through the generous support of the Ford Foundation, 23 organizations in nine Deep South states heavily impacted by HIV/AIDS will receive critical support to fight the HIV epidemic by addressing the disparities and social injustices that fuel the epidemic. By adopting an intersectional approach, Southern REACH grantees will advance the rights, health…
In the early ‘80s the country was introduced to a deadly disease that had no name and no one in the medical profession had seen anything like it before. The first case was discovered in five gay men in Los Angeles in June of ‘81. By July of ‘81 26 cases had been reported in…
Tanzania has banned HIV/AIDS outreach programs in the latest in the country’s discriminatory laws against the LGBT community. Out reports that this ban comes just months after Justice Minister Harrison Mwakyembe announced a plan to end pro-LGBT charities. Health Minister Ummy Mwalimu also announced a ban on personal lubricants because it “encourages homosexuality.” The Washington…
Dining Out For Life® San Diego celebrates 10-year milestone April 28 There was a time when fighting AIDS meant claiming the streets in civil disobedience and getting arrested. The heady turbulent winds blowing through the ’80s were filled with enraged voices chanting “Fight AIDS! ACT UP!” People were battling for their lives and believe me,…
Starting a new restaurant can be exhilarating and stressful. Yet, in spite of opening just last month, Eric and Lindsey Fillion, owners of “Pardon My French Bar & Kitchen,” felt especially compelled to support Dining Out For Life® San Diego. “Our next-door neighbors told us about Dining Out For Life and asked us if we…
The LGBT Community Center asks San Diegans, “Where will you be for Dining Out For Life Thursday, April 28?” Let them know where you’ll be for breakfast, lunch and/or dinner during Dining Out For Life® San Diego and help The Center invite San Diegans to come out for this incredible day-long event! This year, Councilmember…
The Center has announced that seven new locations will participate Dining Out For Life® San Diego this year for the first time. Each of these establishments has agreed to donate 25 percent their food and liquor sales in support of HIV/AIDS services and prevention programs at The Center April 28 including: Del Sur Mexican Cantina…
SAN DIEGO – Dining Out for Life® San Diego is issuing a community-wide appeal for volunteers to serve as Ambassadors for the 10th annual Dining Out for Life® on Thursday, April 28, 2016. All interested volunteers are invited to attend a Dining Out for Life® Ambassador training. Dining Out For Life® Ambassadors are volunteers who…
In celebration of their 10th annual Dining Out For Life The Center have announced that this year’s event will donate 15% of its net proceeds to the San Diego HIV Funding Collaborative. “Dining Out For Life® has enjoyed such tremendous community support from the very beginning,” said Dr. Delores A. Jacobs, chief executive officer of…
SAN DIEGO — The 10th annual Dining Out For Life is scheduled to take place on Thursday, April 28, 2016. The San Diego LGBT Community Center, which produces the event, has announced that seven locations have already committed to donating 50 percent their food and liquor sales to this important HIV/AIDS fundraiser. The following locations…
