The Aliveness Project™

New programs heading your way as fast as we can 🏎️ Our goal is to keep alive the programs that a lot of folks were counting on for a long time. It’s been a season of change for Aliveness providing help for as many folks as we can! Thanks for helping and sharing. We see you and hear you. We’re here to help! 🤝 Check the Pioneer Press article here: https://lnkd.in/gF3jg3N8

We’re back – AIDSLine, Every Penny Counts & Benefits Counseling. Starting Tuesday, August 20 the AIDSLine, Every Penny Counts, and Benefits Counseling, which were once housed at Rainbow Health, have now found their new home at Aliveness Project, to ensure the continuity of essential services for the community. Click the link for more information, hours, and web pages.

Our team is growing to meet the needs of our community! Are you passionate about eliminating health barriers for LGBTQ+ folks and people living with HIV/AIDS? Join our thriving team! We have amazing new job openings: - Housing Case Manager - Medical Case Manager - Benefits Counselor - Care Linakge Specialist - Housing Locator People of color, LGBTQ-identified individuals, and those with lived experiences are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more at www.aliveness.org/jobs

Thank you State Representative Brion Curran for being the first member of the Minnesota Queer Legislators Caucus to tour our clinic and pharmacy!! ❤️🌈 Construction is moving so fast 💨 🚧 and we are getting so excited for opening day!!!✂️🎀

The loss of Rainbow Health has left thousands of individuals without access to essential emergency assistance, including rent checks, utility support, food access, and insurance navigation. The moment Rainbow Health closed its doors, our entire community came together to respond quickly. We are pleased to announce that starting today a transfer of contracts has begun to ensure that evictions are avoided, bills are paid, and access to essential services can continue. Read More: https://lnkd.in/g9aNurNt

BREAKTHROUGH MOMENT AT AIDS SUMMIT! Prof Linda-Gail Bekker has created a drug that only needs to be injected twice a year to prevent HIV and could be a “gamechanger” for the evolution of the health industry against HIV. While it’s specifically being tested for women this is still a fresh start to dig deeper into other communities that could be affected by HIV. Meanwhile Minnesotans have suffered a 24% increase of newly HIV diagnosis in 2023 compared to 2022 among other concerning stats. And while we’re currently offering PrEP and PEP services (among others) this could help stop the HIV Epidemic. Remember that by sharing this post you’re saving lives! Article: https://lnkd.in/db54WCrY Link to donate: https://lnkd.in/gkqYjtzb

We want to thank PFund Foundation for their quick response to support the several organizations who are finding ways to immediately provide the life-saving and life-affirming services previously provided by Rainbow Health. In times like these, it is more important than ever to stand together as a community. We all believe that our queer and trans communities are so much stronger when we are in relationship to each other. Click Here to support: https://lnkd.in/gBqi9QQE

The Aliveness Project is deeply saddened by Rainbow Health's sudden, unexpected closure. Rainbow Health has provided a vital role in the lives of our members and the LGBTQ+ community. Our hearts go out to the 60 staff members and thousands of clients affected by this loss. Please take care of yourself and each other. Despite the challenges we face, we firmly believe we will emerge a stronger community.

Huge shoutout to U.S. Senator Tina Smith for coming home & taking the time to visit Aliveness Project! Her support has been a game-changer, allowing us to expand our clinical services & open a specialty pharmacy. It was inspiring to have her tour our outreach van, food pantry, & meal program. She engagement with our staff & community members has shown us that together, we can make a difference in the lives of those living with HIV. Thank you for your unwavering support & commitment to ending HIV!

A huge shoutout to our City Council Representative, Andrea Jenkins, for being the first elected offical to take the time to visit our construction site and tour the future home of our new HIV/PrEP clinic and specialty pharmacy! Thank you for stopping by and for your continued advocacy for accessible healthcare services. We can't wait for you to see the final result and to continue working together to make a difference! #HIVPrevention #EndHIVMN #Ward8