Trans people are part of the communities we support and empower at Ribbon Community. New this year, our Financial Assistance Fund includes gender affirming care.

We are pleased to share QMUNITY's campaign, #YouBelongHere , on this Trans Day of Visibility. #TDOV

Trans Day of Visibility is 5 days away, and we want to highlight these remarkable trans individuals who contribute to the HIV sector in Ontario.

Today we are featuring Hale Nouri. She contributes to the LGBTQ2S+ community and newcomers and refugees in Canada.

Trans Day of Visibility is 4 days away, and we want to highlight these remarkable trans individuals who contribute to the HIV sector. Today we are featuring Yasmeen, a leader and trans woman of color who brings over 15 years of dedicated LGBTQ+ education and trans activism

AIDS Vancouver is now Ribbon Community. Welcome! Our programs and services are still here, ready to support and empower you.

Learn the story behind our new name and look, and our continued commitment to HIV/AIDS, at aidsvancouver.org/RibbonCommunity.

#PastPresentFutureofAV

Through the Vision Our Future process, we heard it is time for a new name, even though this change will be hard. Join our livestream on March 26 at 5:30pm PST for the reveal and the reasons behind it. Get the link at aidsvancouver.org/March26. #HIVCan #PastPresentFutureofAV

AIDS Vancouver and BCC3 Study - HIV Health, Equity, & Aging Research present: Healthy Aging Talks - Liver Health. Trans and cis women are welcome to join us online on April 8 or in-person event (March 25). To RSVP, please call reception at 604-893-2201 or email [email protected].

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Check out our four new values! They are intentionally overlapping and connected, and in all of them, people living with HIV are at the centre.

Get the details at ow.ly/RPXl50QVbAX and stay tuned for more updates about the #PastPresentFutureofAV coming next week.

Our new purpose statement is here: “We support and empower our communities in overcoming the impacts of HIV and HIV stigma.” This statement reflects what we heard and what has been happening in the HIV movement for decades. Learn more at ow.ly/jvSi50QExAa

This month is the 4yr anniversary of the first long-acting HIV treatment option being approved. Yet, in BC, incredibly restrictive rules mean people are being blocked from accessing it. Let your MLA know you would like to see this change. ow.ly/aMhU50QFrsf

The Gresyon Lab at UBC wants to hear from: what do you think about the mpox vaccine?? PARTICIPANTS WANTED for UBC study about mpox. Receive $50 for a confidential 1 hour interview!

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Join the AIDS Vancouver Indigenous Committee for our spring Pipe Ceremony and feast! Everyone is welcome! After the ceremony, we will serve a feast. All participants will be offered a gift. Join us on Monday, March 18 at 11am.

Our Financial Assistance Fund is available to support clients with gender-affirming care needs and access to culture, from culturally-specific food and clothing to registration fees for cultural activities. Learn more at ow.ly/ZCvC50QztE5

Last year, we started a community consultation process to revise our mission, vision, and name. Now, we are getting ready to share and celebrate our communities, past and present. Join us at our Community Celebration on March 26. Free tickets at ow.ly/tixy50QEwX3.

What do you think about the mpox vaccine? Researchers across the country want to hear from our communities! Learn more at
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Did you hear? UBC Dental Hygiene students are offering FREE appointments at AIDS Vancouver on Wednesdays at 10am and 1pm. Email [email protected] or call 604-696-4698 to book.

What do you think about the mpox vaccine? Connect with researchers at UBC's Greyson Lab and share your thoughts. Participants will receive $50 for a confidential 1 hour interview.

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Applications are due this week for the $2,500 Kenneth Lackner Scholarship! Apply by January 31, 2024 and visit the website at ow.ly/60Bu50Qh09a for all the details! Thanks to Kenneth, a past AIDS Vancouver's bookkeeping assistant for this gift!

Join us on February 5 (11am-4pm) and/or February 12 (1:00-3:00pm) to connect with incredible women living with HIV and be fully celebrated for who you are as part of the global Love Positive Women movement. ow.ly/YTOf50Qv8C0

We are pleased to welcome UBC Dental Hygiene students to AIDS Vancouver. They have FREE services available to our community each Wednesday. Appointments are available Wednesdays at 10am and 1pm. Email [email protected] or call 604-696-4698 to book.

We are seeking self-identified 2SLGBTQ+ individuals to advise on the planning and development of curriculum in the UBC pharmacy program. For more details about this position and to apply, visit ow.ly/sGUf50QovTr. Apply by January 26, 2024.