Agency Details:

AIDS Project Rhode Island/A Division Of Family Service Of RI

AIDS Project Rhode Island, now a division of non-profit Family Service of RI, provides a safe, non-judgmental environment where people affected by HIV can access resources to make informed decisions regarding their quality of life, and to stop the transmission of HIV through advocacy, prevention, and education programs.

Description:
AIDS Project Rhode Island provides a broad array of services to people living with HIV/AIDS, including assessment, referral, case management, counseling, emergency assistance, financial assistance, support groups, and wellness programs. We offer prevention programs to schools, community organizations, and businesses. AIDS Project Rhode Island is a leader in HIV/AIDS advocacy throughout the state. We are looking for volunteers to help us with a range of events, including Dining Out for Life, the Walk for Life, the Speakers Bureau, and Bar AIDS.

History:
Founded in 1985, AIDS Project Rhode Island was the state's first AIDS Service Organization. As the face of the AIDS epidemic has changed, our clientele and the services we provide have also changed. In spite of the development of medications and the improvement in care, there is certainly no cure for AIDS and it is vital that the population be aware that everyone is at risk and that the fight against this dreaded disease is far from over. AIDS Project Rhode Island became a division of Family Service of RI in June, 2008.

Contact people:

Gilda Hernandez, Volunteer Coordinator, (401) 331-1350 ext. 3364, (email) Stephen Hug, (401) 831-5522, (email)

Office fax number: (401) 454-0299

Address:

P.O. Box 6688 Providence, RI 02940-6688

Web Site: http://www.aidsprojectri.org

Miscellaneous Information

Handicap accessible?
	Yes
Interests Served:
	Helping People in Crisis
Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers?
	Yes
What type of organization
	Nonprofit 501(c)(3)

Last updated on November 17, 2009