Lifelong AIDS Alliance is committed to preventing the spread of HIV, and to providing practical support services and advocating for those whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS.
Upcoming Lifelong Events
- Monday, December 1: On World AIDS Day, Lifelong encourages you to wear red to show your support for those we've lost to HIV and AIDS, to show your commitment to preventing the spread of HIV, and because the fight is not yet over. Also, MPowerment will be offering free Rapid HIV Testing for GLBTQ youth ages 16-22, from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. When you get tested, you get a gift card, a free bus ticket, and you get to know your status in 20 minutes.
- Wednesday, December 3: Save the Date for Lifelong AIDS Alliance’s Thrift Store Special Antique and Collectible Sale! This sale only happens once a year and features antiques, collectibles, designer items and more. The sale is from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. and features refreshments and hors d’oeuvres. To attend, you must RSVP. Space is limited to 200 guests so reserve your spot today!
- January - June 2009:Announcing the 16th Annual Gay Bingo season! Don't miss out on the wildest fundraising event in Seattle! Gay Bingo themes and dates are posted online and tickets go on sale November 3.
- February 18, 2009: AIDS Action and Awareness Day is your opportunity to join other advocates from across Washington in Olympia to educate state lawmakers about the need for HIV and AIDS prevention and services.
- March 21, 2009: The 5th Annual Black Tie Bingois Lifelong's signature formal fundraising event. Invitations will be mailed in January 2009.
- April 30, 2009: Dining Out For Lifeis on the last Thursday of April and is a wonderful opportunity for you to dine out at your favorite restaurant and support a good cause! 30% of all proceeds from participating restaurants will be donated back to Lifelong.
Upcoming Community Events
- Wednesdays, December 3 and 10: Joan Larson stars in Holly Jolly HiJinx, a comedy with proceeds benefiting Lifelong. For more information, click here.
- Friday-Saturday, December 5-6: The Community Alliance for Global Justice is hosting a teach-in at Seattle Central Community College called "Confronting the Food Crisis: Cultivating Just Alternatives to the Corporate Food System". For more information, click here.
- Saturday, December 13: Light Your Candle Christmas Concert at the Grace Gospel Chapel. Proceeds benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance. For more information, click here.
- Saturday, December 20: Hotel 1000 presents 12 Days Gay Holiday Bingo to benefit Lifelong AIDS Alliance. This event is modeled after Lifelong's Gay Bingo. For more information, click here.
Continuing Community Events
None at this time.
Lifelong in the News
- This month, Broadway Cares published an article about how the economy is affecting Lifelong and Chicken Soup Brigade. To read the whole story, click here
- On October 8, Capitol Hill Times featured a story about the Seattle AIDS Walk, including features about why people participate each year, and why it is such an important fundraising event. To read the whole story, click here.
- On October 5, The Seattle Times wrote a feature story about the Seattle AIDS Walk, what it means to the community, and why it continues to be such an honored event year after year. Read the full story here.
- On October 2, Q13 Fox News featured a news story about individuals who are homebound and how Chicken Soup Brigade is helping. Watch the entire story here
- On September 24, the Federal Way Mirror Newspaper wrote a feature article about AIDS and sexual education in schools, and highlighted the 22nd Annual Seattle AIDS Walk and Lifelong AIDS Alliance. Click here to read the full story.
- On September 19, the Seattle Post Intelligencer wrote an article about Chicken Soup Brigade and how their meal delivery is making a difference in people's lives, especially those who are homebound. Click here to read the full story.
- On September 10, KUOW 94.9 Radio did a feature story about the Bellevue School District strike, and how kids are staying busy. Highlighted in the story was the Newport High School ASPEN (AIDS Student Peer Educators at Newport) students, who have been keeping busy by raising money for the Seattle AIDS Walk. Click here to read the transcript.
- On August 29, the Seattle Post Intelligencerfeatured a letter to the Editor written by Lifelong's Board President, about the need for increased funding for homebound people who are going hungry. Click here to read more.
- On August 11, The Seattle Post Intelligencer featured an article discussing Lifelong renting space to MOMsPharmacy and how the services that MOMs offers will benefit the community. To read the whole story, click
here.
- On August 11, The Seattle Times featured an article about how the cost of gas is affecting local non-profit organizations. Chicken Soup Brigade was interviewed and featured in this article. To read the entire article click here..
- On August 5, Ecumenical Advocacy Alliance wrote an article discussing how Lifelong's Delivery Assistant, Jacob Sperati, balances his work at Lifelong with his faith and his desire to inspire others to get involved. Read the full story here.
- On June 30, Northwest Public Radio (NWPR) discussed Chicken Soup Brigade and how gas prices are affecting volunteer delivery drivers and their ability to deliver meals and groceries to clients. Read the full transcript here.
- On June 27, KING 5 news featured a story about Chicken Soup Brigade and the effect that increasing gas prices are having on our delivery drivers. Watch the full story here.
If you would like to produce an event to benefit Lifelong, please click here.
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