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New Mission Statement Revealed |
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The Project is proud to reveal our new mission statement: “Infinite Compassion. Unyielding Commitment.” The process for choosing this statement was a reflection of the collaborative spirit of our agency, with input from staff, clients, volunteers, and board members. In addition, Staff members created a list of core values to guide our daily work:
- Our work extends beyond our walls.
- Bright ideas start with uncommon sense.
- We see people as they want to be.
- Levity balances the gravity of our work.
We are excited for the opportunities to show our community how we will strive to live up to our mission and values, whether through ongoing outreach and collaboration, innovative programming, advocacy for our clients who need champions in the community, or a caring, engaged staff. A special thank you to McLellan Marketing, who gave their valuable time and efforts in assisting our agency with this process. |
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U.S. Sen. Harkin: Over $650,000 in AIDS drug assistance funding coming to Iowa |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Senator Tom Harkin (D-IA) today announced today that Iowa has been awarded $664,928 through the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)’s AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP). The funding will be used to give low-income and uninsured Iowans who are on waiting lists for ADAP benefits access to life-saving AIDS medication. Harkin is the Chairman of the Senate panel that funds health initiatives.
“The current economic downturn has resulted in more people losing their jobs, their insurance, and in many cases, their ability to pay for critical medicine,” Harkin said. “This funding will help those who have lost their access to life-saving AIDS medication continue their care.”
As of July 29, 2010, 111 Iowans were on the state ADAP waitlist.
The funds announced today have been reallocated from dozens of programs throughout HHS. Grantees will be required to use this funding to address existing waiting lists and avoid the need to institute new waiting lists in the coming months. |
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The 2010 Red Party was one of our best ever! Heartfelt thanks go out to our community for supporting us! Click here to see the full photo gallery.
The 2010 Red Party was sponsored by:
| One Source Event Productions |
Connie Wilson |
Perry & Ann Klein |
| Mike Simonson |
Alba |
Baby Boomers |
| Bagni di Lucca |
House of Bricks |
Jasper Winery |
| Kustom Karaoke |
Keith Meendering |
Noodle Zoo |
| Out of Box Catering |
Proof Restaurant |
Sbrocco |
| Jordan & Myke Selha |
Laura & Lorisa Cangey Symmonds |
Village Bean |
| David Vitiritto |
Heidi Wessels |
Accenti |
| Aimee |
The Blazing Saddle |
Colores |
| Domestica |
Eden |
Ephemera |
| From Our Hands |
The Garden |
In the Bag Expressions |
| Jett & Monkey |
Kitchen Collage |
Lasting Impressions |
| Liberty Gifts |
Nobbies Party Store |
Pulley Chiropractic |
| Pure Paper |
Raygun |
Salon W |
| Sticks |
Torso |
Vanity & Glamour |
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Velvet Coat |
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Win $1,000 by Supporting The Project! |
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 Enter the stars2010 Urban Scavenger Hunt as a fun, interactive way to participate in stars2010, raise money for The Project, and win some money of your own! To register, fill out the attached form and submit with the $40 registration fee by August 26. The scavenger hunt lists will be emailed on August 27 at 12pm. The hunt is on from August 27, 12pm - September 3, 12pm!
This event is sponsored by private individuals. All costs accrued to host this contest and all prizes were not paid for by The Project.
Click here for full contest rules and entry form! |
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Project Receives CDC Grant |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
AIDS Project of Central Iowa receives 5-year CDC grant worth an estimated $1.68 million
The AIDS Project of Central Iowa announced today the award of a CDC HIV prevention grant worth an estimated $1.68 million over five years. The purpose of this funding is to reduce HIV infections throughout the state among its most heavily impacted population, men who have sex with men (MSM).
HIV infections in Iowa reached the second highest level ever in 2009, with HIV infections among young MSM doubling every two years. Additionally, full-blown AIDS diagnoses at the time of initial HIV diagnosis reached their highest level since 1996.
“As HIV infections continue to rise in Iowa, this grant, the largest we’ve ever received, will help us deliver critical HIV prevention services to individuals who need them most” said Jordan Selha, executive director. “This grant will allow us to modernize HIV prevention service-delivery by leveraging technology and expanding our reach in rural and urban areas alike.”
The grant, part of the CDC’s renewed commitment to fighting HIV/AIDS, will enable The AIDS Project to implement an Internet-based prevention intervention that will reach MSM throughout Iowa. The intervention will be an adaptation of Community Promise, an effective, evidence-based program that utilizes peer educators and influential role models to change cultural norms. A second, more intensive, one-on-one prevention counseling intervention called CLEAR, will also be conducted by The AIDS Project and by their grant partner, Siouxland Community Health Center, in Sioux City. Both interventions will include voluntary HIV testing and counseling as part of their programming.
“We’re well positioned to lead this charge that will benefit the entire state and bring Iowa’s prevention efforts to the next level” said Selha. “And yet, we can’t do this work alone. The AIDS Project works closely with a network of other organizations and evaluation experts who add a level of capacity and expertise needed to reverse the trend of record numbers of HIV infections.”
The AIDS Project of Central Iowa provides care services for Iowans living with HIV/AIDS and prevention services for communities most at-risk for infection.
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Media Contact:
Rhea Van Brocklin
Community Relations Director
AIDS Project of Central Iowa
515-284-0245 / f 515-282-7787
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