Tom Hayes HOLIDAY BRUNCH

February 28 is HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day, which was first observed in 2022 by the Sero Project Exit Disclaimer in collaboration with the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Exit Disclaimer. This awareness day is an opportunity to amplify the voices of those who have been criminalized based on their HIV status.

Living with HIV is not a crime, but in more than 30 U.S. states, people are being imprisoned due to their HIV status. HIV criminalization laws consist of using a person’s positive HIV status in a criminal prosecution, increasing charges or punishments because the person has HIV.

In partnership with ChangeLab Solutions and the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is bringing together a dynamic team of experts at the forefront of HIV law, policy, and research to discuss the importance of HIV decriminalization, CDC’s new HIV Criminalization Legal and Policy Assessment tool, and the path towards a more equitable future. Don’t miss this important discussion on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 at 10:00 AM PT/1:00 PM ET. You can register here Exit Disclaimer.

Be prepared with the Sero Project’s HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day toolkit that’s full information, suggested best practices, social media templates, and more. Visit https://bit.ly/HINACDay2023Toolkit Exit Disclaimer or en Español: https://bit.ly/HINACDayKitDePromo Exit Disclaimer.

Event Planning Guide

Watch Harold Phillips, Director of the White House Office of National AIDS Policy, in his video conversation with HIV.gov, filmed in April 2022, as he discusses the National HIV/AIDS Strategy’s call to modernize or repeal outdated HIV-specific criminal exposure laws:

Watch this 2019 video from the National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD)Exit Disclaimer ‘Stigma Series’ regarding the modernization of HIV laws and policies in North Carolina:

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NOV. 4TH GAY MEN’S AWARENESS DAY – FREE EVENT

October 26, 2022/in Awareness Day, Community, FOOD, LGBTQI, News - Calendar, Party, public health /by Events Committee

Nov 04

New Jersey HIV Planning Group’s 9th Annual

Gay Men’s Awareness Day Summit

The New Jersey HIV Planning Group is excited to share the Gay Men’s Awareness Day (GMAD) Summit is back!

ByNJHPG Gay Men’s Committee

When and where

Date and time

Fri, November 4, 2022, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM EDT

Location

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Newark Airport

128 Frontage Road Newark, NJ 07114

About this event

The GMAD Summit celebrates Gay, Bisexual & Same Gender Loving men through community engagement & partnership! This year’s theme “Welcome Home” invites all to share a space full of interactive and informative sessions by nurturing sex positivity, health and wellness and other topics influencing our community today.

Whether you are a returning attendee, or a first timer, join us for a full day of learning and advocacy. You do not want to miss it!

Parking is available onsite for $10.

If you are an unaffiliated consumer living in New Jersey and need assistance with travel plans, please reach out to Dottie Rains-Dowdell at (609) 213-5830.

NJHPG Gay Men’s Committee

Organizer of New Jersey HIV Planning Group’s 9th Annual Gay Men’s Awareness Day Summit

September 18 | National HIV & Aging

September 17, 2020/in Aging, Awareness Day, civic, Community, General, News - Calendar /by Events Committee

HIV & AGING AIDS AWARENESS DAY

SEPTEMBER 18

If your over 50 and Living With HIV… Stop By for a Shop Rite Gift Card

Buddies has assisted thousands of people throughout the years. We choose to thank people who have trusted us with services over the past 35 years with a small token: A $10.00 Shop Rite Gift Card will be available from tomorrow (National HIV & Aging Awareness Day)

up to and including our food distribution day on September 24th/25th at Buddies of NJ, Inc.

You may be asked to re-certify if you have not in the last 6 months.

You qualify if you are a client or former client 5o Years or older.

You Must Stop By… LIMITED SUPPLY AVAILABLE

while cards last

People over 50 in New Jersey

account for more than half of the People Living With HIV/AIDS.

35% of people who are over 50 and diagnosed with HIV

ARE ALSO DIAGNOSED WITH AIDS

Make an appointment to get a FREE HIV test at Buddies

and/or bring a friend for one this September!

Help End the Epidemic by 2025

GHMC HIV & Aging Awareness Day Webinar:

recording available at aginghiv.org!

NJHPG & Rutgers HIV & Aging Webinars:

Sign On Wednesdays in October 1:30 PM to 3PM

HIV Testing & Counseling

Questions: E-mail a TEAM MEMBER at testing@njbuddies.org

to schedule a testing appointment

PrEP Services – One Pill A Day to Prevent a Lifetime of HIV

Find out if PrEP is right for you!

Please call 201-489-2900 to schedule an appointment;

you may also e-mail eric@njbuddies.org

HAPPY PRIDE

June 5, 2020/in LGBTQI, News - Calendar, Transgender /by Events Committee

Buddies of New Jersey, Inc,

IS PROUD

to be allowed to serve everyone in our community and every color of the rainbow…

This bulletin is to honor gay pride month in a time of social distancing. Included are some dates and events that are worth knowing about, some pride activities, educational opportunities, sexual health resources,and recognition of LGBTQIA+ accomplishments.

May we follow the lead of our Founder, Franklin A. Smith who was proud to be able to provide support, services and resources for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS before there was even a penny provided to do so. I am so proud of Frank as well as others, both LGBTQIA+ Persons and Allies, because of the kindness and generosity given so that others may have life and live it with dignity.

FROM SUNDAY JUNE 7th

VIRTUAL JERSEY PRIDE EVENT

THE ANNUAL JERSEY PRIDE CELEBRATION

has been moved to October 22nd provided we are able to do so

PRIDE FLAG RAISING | Thursday June 18th

10AM @ the Harrsison House &

2PM @ the Gazebo of the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center

LEGAL

Supreme Court finds federal law bars LGBT discrimination in workplace

Two of the court’s Republican appointees joined the court’s

Democratic appointees to deliver the surprising, 6-3 victory to LGBT advocates.

THE OCEAN GROVE HEALTH RETREAT IS SLATED TO BE CHANGED

and unless we have a safe way to do so in person…

the plan is for VIRTUAL RETREAT October 28th to 31st

ENDING WITH A HALLOWEEN MIXER ON 31st more info. TBA.

CLICK to see if you can be a part of this: HERE

Newark Pride planned for July 19

https://newarkpride.org/pride–festival/newark-events/

Jersey City Pride Still Planned for August

https://jerseycitypride.com/

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EVENTS, LINKS, ITEMS OF INTEREST

PRIDE MONTH – Right now many organizations are rearranging themselves to change schedules. We had to cancel our annual participation in Jersey Pride next weekend, as well as the Ocean Grove Health Retreat, and other events in the foreseeable future. Event cancellation does not mean we should cancel or postpone LGBTQIA+ Pride in any way, just how we normally celebrate it. So, be creative celebrate this JUNE, GAY PRIDE MONTH as you see fit.

30 DAYS OF PRIDE HERE is a brief consideration and 30 DAY GUIDE of how we can all celebrate PRIDE in a different, deep way.

FOOD DISTRIBUTION – SATURDAYS JUNE 13th and 27th, in addition to our current schedule, we are making food and essential items available to the first 500 families. ANYONE IN NEED IS WELCOME to come with a NJ State ID or DL, a face mask, and being able to follow social distancing guidelines.

CLICK HERE to view/print flyers in Spanish and English.

Let’s Talk About Risks WEBINAR SERIES

Eric Cabrera from Buddies of NJ will be the profession guest speaker

during our highlighted discussion on Stage-based Counseling Strategies.

We’ll see you NEXT Wednesday, June 10th from 11am-12:30pm

BLACK LIVES MATTER is a slogan that Buddies of New Jersey embraces and can profess whole hardheartedly! Please stay safe and avoid behavior that can increase the spread of COVID-19 or hurt others as we proudly express this core belief.

GAY PRIDE SURVEY – How Do We Celebrate Pride

DONAY’S HILLWALKERS – Donay, the salsa instructor from 2019 Kickoff Party for the NJ AIDS WALK, is starting a group of people who will do modified hill-walking at their own pace on Sunday Mornings in Bergen County. For more information, contact: Donay Wilford <donaysfitness4u@gmail.com>

GAY PRIDE FUN QUIZZES at quote tv

TRANS LIFE – CLICK HERE to find out about groups in your area. PATHWAYS meets at Buddies of NJ when covid restrictions are not in place.

VIRTUAL SPEED DATING at SELF SUPPORT GROUP | Monday – June 29th

We will try a virtual speed dating … questions will be fun … but will also help us practice how to discuss difficult topics with a potential partner. SIGN UP HERE

HIV COMMUNITIES FEEDING OTHERS IN NEED – Read this article from TheBody Magazine featuring our own Xio Mora-Lopez. CLICK HERE

Kickoff Extravaganza – UNCRINKLED & READY TO GO VIRTUAL (April 30th)

February 19, 2020/in AIDS Walk, Community, News - Calendar, Party, Transgender /by Events Committee

2020 Kickoff Extravaganza – UNCRINKLED & READY TO GO VIRTUAL

CLICK HERE & REGISTER TO GET A SIGN-IN LINK

VIRTUAL – NJAW Kickoff Party w. Buddies

FREE Virtual Get Together to Kickoff the VIRTUAL New Jersey AIDS WALK 2020

About this Event

Spend some time with supporters and Buddies’ Partners at a Virtual type ‘Happy Hour’ in Support of the NJ AIDS WALK .

This will be done on a ZOOM platform. Eventbrite registrants will receive a sign on link with instructions; only registrants with passwords will be allowed in the room.

There will be guest performers as well as some open mic opportunity toward the end. There will be music and fun brought right to you and where you feel most comfortable signing in.

Don’t not miss this opportunities to see friends and supporters of the NJ AIDS WALK who have been with us through the years and NOW at this most important time.

We invite each of you to set the mood in your space… lighting, comfortable place to relax and enjoy conversation and entertainment, quiet and dim enough to hear and see everyone, and, of course… BYOB Bring Your Own Bundle of fun… food, costumes, signage, beverages .

SEE THE VIDEO SLIDESHOW from 2015 BELOW

Entertainers – Singers – Poets – Visual/Dance – Comedians -Drag Artists!

PLEASE BE APPROPRIATE!

Trans Testing Days

April 18, 2019/in Awareness Day, LGBTQI, News - Calendar, TESTING, Transgender /by Events Committee

WORLD AIDS DAY

November 20, 2018/in Awareness Day, Community, General /by Events Committee

DESCRIPTION

Join Buddies of NJ, Inc. remembering those who have gone ahead of us and those who still fighting HIV/AIDS. The martyrs, the unfortunate, the champions and more… we will remember and hopefully honor in our fight to defeat stigma and champion love until HIV is gone.

Light dinner and social following.

Dinner Provided by: Walgreens

AHORA — RSVP — NOW

Únase a Buddies of NJ, Inc. para recordar a quienes nos han adelantado y a quienes aún luchan contra el VIH / SIDA. Los mártires, los desafortunados, los campeones y más … recordaremos y, con suerte, honraremos nuestra lucha para derrotar el estigma y defender el amor hasta que el VIH desaparezca. Cena ligera y social. Cena proporcionada por: Walgreens