Friday, May 28, 2010
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
2010 HIV Advocacy Day!
The 2010 HIV Advocacy Day is one week away! Please go to www.ncaan.org to register to attend TODAY!
May 25, from 9-3 we will be at the General Assembly advocating for $17.7 million to fully fund ADAP. This funding would reopen the program to those on the waiting list, and open enrollment to those who meet program eligibility at the 125% Federal Poverty Level.
We will have an Advocacy 101 training, scheduled meetings with legislators, issue specific seminars, and a press conference and rally. Don't miss this opportunity to let your voice be heard!
North Carolina needs your help; as of Friday, we have 551 people on the ADAP waiting list, by far the largest in the country! Register today!
May 25, from 9-3 we will be at the General Assembly advocating for $17.7 million to fully fund ADAP. This funding would reopen the program to those on the waiting list, and open enrollment to those who meet program eligibility at the 125% Federal Poverty Level.
We will have an Advocacy 101 training, scheduled meetings with legislators, issue specific seminars, and a press conference and rally. Don't miss this opportunity to let your voice be heard!
North Carolina needs your help; as of Friday, we have 551 people on the ADAP waiting list, by far the largest in the country! Register today!
Monday, May 10, 2010
ADAP ACTION ALERT!! ACT NOW!!
TAKE ACTION NOW!
The NC AIDS Drug Assistance Program(ADAP) is in jeopardy and needs your support! Please call and email the following Senators with the important message that ADAP must be fully funded, to include $17.7 million in their budget.
Contact Senators TODAY!
Please take a moment to email the following Senators to advocate for the 506 North Carolinians on the waiting list relying on ADAP for life saving medications; it is likely that Senate budget decisions will be finalized this WEDNESDAY!
Go to www.ncaan.org to send the email blast!
These Senators need to hear from you! PLEASE CALL AND EMAIL TODAY!
Sen. Marc Basnight 919-733-6854
Sen. Bill Purcell 919-733-5953
Sen. Doug Berger 919-715-8363
Sen. Charlie Albertson 919-733-5705
Sen. A.B. Swindell 919-715-3030
Sen. Linda Garrou 919-733-5620
Sen. Charlie Dannelly 919-733-5955
(If you have personal stories to share, please do! Our Senators need to know the personal impact the ADAP crisis has on people in NC!)
The NC AIDS Drug Assistance Program(ADAP) is in jeopardy and needs your support! Please call and email the following Senators with the important message that ADAP must be fully funded, to include $17.7 million in their budget.
Contact Senators TODAY!
Please take a moment to email the following Senators to advocate for the 506 North Carolinians on the waiting list relying on ADAP for life saving medications; it is likely that Senate budget decisions will be finalized this WEDNESDAY!
Go to www.ncaan.org to send the email blast!
These Senators need to hear from you! PLEASE CALL AND EMAIL TODAY!
Sen. Marc Basnight 919-733-6854
Sen. Bill Purcell 919-733-5953
Sen. Doug Berger 919-715-8363
Sen. Charlie Albertson 919-733-5705
Sen. A.B. Swindell 919-715-3030
Sen. Linda Garrou 919-733-5620
Sen. Charlie Dannelly 919-733-5955
(If you have personal stories to share, please do! Our Senators need to know the personal impact the ADAP crisis has on people in NC!)
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
HIV Advocacy Day 2010
NCAAN is pleased to announce the 2010 HIV Advocacy Day on May 25th. The day will provide the opportunity for advocates, consumers, and allies to join together in support of a variety of issues important to our agencies, and North Carolinians. The agenda will include an Advocacy 101 training, scheduled meetings with legislators, issue specific information sessions, a press conference and rally, and a series of special guests.
Please distribute this invitation far and wide, so that we can do our best to reach our goal of 100 participants! Interested parties can go to www.ncaan.org to register for the event. Participants will have the option to speak to legislators about the issues that are most important to them, with a focus on funding the NC AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
Help make this critical year a success and register today! More information will be distributed to participants once they are registered.
Please distribute this invitation far and wide, so that we can do our best to reach our goal of 100 participants! Interested parties can go to www.ncaan.org to register for the event. Participants will have the option to speak to legislators about the issues that are most important to them, with a focus on funding the NC AIDS Drug Assistance Program.
Help make this critical year a success and register today! More information will be distributed to participants once they are registered.
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
AIDS Walk and Ride: This Saturday!
The Alliance of AIDS Services-Carolina is putting on the 15th annual AIDS Walk and Ride THIS SATURDAY! The festivities began at noon on Halifax Court in Downtown Raleigh. NCAAN will have a table set up with information and ways to sign up for Advocacy Day and NCAAN membership.
Come out for the walk, or just to show support for HIV/AIDS in North Carolina.
Visit www.aidswalkandride.org for details.
Hope to see you all there!
Come out for the walk, or just to show support for HIV/AIDS in North Carolina.
Visit www.aidswalkandride.org for details.
Hope to see you all there!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Welcome to NCAAN!
NCAAN is an advocacy organization that educates policy makers and all people in North Carolina about HIV/AIDS. We are a community network that is fighting for the rights of People Living with HIV/AIDS, their loved ones, and those at risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS.
Our Mission is to reduce new HIV infections, promote quality care and treatment services for North Carolina and mobilize North Carolinans to take action.
We are a membership organization that thrives on community support and involvement. Becoming a member will show your support of HIV/AIDS policy reform, the rights of People Living with HIV/AIDS and will give you opportunities to get involved in making change in North Carolina.
If you would like to become a member, email your name, phone number, home address, and email address to kathryn.schley@aas-c.org
Follow our blog for updates on the NC AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) crisis, upcoming NCAAN events, and how to get involved!
Our Mission is to reduce new HIV infections, promote quality care and treatment services for North Carolina and mobilize North Carolinans to take action.
We are a membership organization that thrives on community support and involvement. Becoming a member will show your support of HIV/AIDS policy reform, the rights of People Living with HIV/AIDS and will give you opportunities to get involved in making change in North Carolina.
If you would like to become a member, email your name, phone number, home address, and email address to kathryn.schley@aas-c.org
Follow our blog for updates on the NC AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) crisis, upcoming NCAAN events, and how to get involved!
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