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CARC’s 18th Annual Meeting Presents… A Ripple of Hope This presentation is dedicated to the memory of Donna Rado-Nazario and all those that have lost their lives in the fight against AIDS. In the words of Robert F. Kennedy… “Each time a person stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, that person sends forth a tiny ripple of hope, and crossing each other from a million different centers of energy and daring, those ripples build a current which can sweep down the mightiest walls of oppression and resistance.” A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs AIDS Consumer Empowerment Series Empowering people with HIV/AIDS to become leaders in the community A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs Connecticut Working Positive Project Improving vocational supports and options for people living with HIV/AIDS A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs Engaging Faith Communities Working with local churches toward a more compassionate approach to fighting HIV/AIDS A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs African American Women and the Down Low Phenomenon A series of candid panel discussions on male bi-sexuality and its implications for African American women A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs Research Project with… Exploring the role of supportive housing in reducing the risk behaviors of HIV+ individuals A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs AIDS LIFE Campaign thanks public policy and, for funding CARC Advancing would like the to say your agenda of the HIV/AIDS community support of people living with HIV/AIDS $5.7 million added to the state budget A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs Client/Housing Assistance Funds Meeting the temporary emergency financial needs of people with HIV/AIDS A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access & Recovery Training case managers on how to improve the rate of successful applications for benefits A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs Mobilizing Connecticut’s Campuses Promoting increased HIV/AIDS testing on college campuses throughout Connecticut A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Programs Quality Assurance Review Process Ensuring quality housing in Connecticut for people living with HIV/AIDS A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Contract Work Current & future projects… Providing support to Southwestern Connecticut’s HMIS network Providing design services for regional Ten Year Plans to End Homelessness Providing website & publication design for other non-profit organizations A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Events Oscar Night® Hartford A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Events Summer Camp… featuring the Überman Competition! A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Events WE CAN with Gloria Steinem A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Community Events A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Endowment The Richard B. Fried Fund for the CT AIDS Resource Coalition We warmly thank the Fried family for their donation of $10,000 to start our endowment A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Staff Cece Jones Membership Services Coordinator Mary McClintock Development Director Cecilia Baldwin John Merz, Executive Director Manager of Quality Assurance & Technical Assistance Aaron Lucas Fund Administrator/Bookkeeper Jennifer Chase Communications Coordinator Desiree Napoleon Shawn Lang, Director of Public Policy Administrative & HMIS Project Assistant A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Board Class of 2008 2010 2009 Yolanda Frederick K. Potter, Pamela Smith, Mercy Brooks, HRA Housing of Consumer New & Shelter BritainCorp. Kasey Kara Harding, RicCapone, Browne, Meriden New NewHaven Opportunities, Community Home Recovery Health Inc. Center Cate Ann StanReynolds, Galloway-Johnson, deMello, Community Community Consumer Member Member Sen. Kathey Mike ChrisFowler, Giconi, Murphy, Alliance Community Community for Living Member Member Carolyn Jose Sheri Vega, Sanzel, Vaine, Community Independence Community Renewal Member Northwest Team AIDS Look Project and Live Greater Ministries Danbury Mercy AIDS Housing Project & Hartford Shelter Corp. Mid-Fairfield Alliance for AIDS Living Project NewThe Haven APTHome Foundation Recovery For all your hard and dedication… Birmingham Newwork Opportunities, Group Health Inc. Services Northwestern Catholic Connecticut Charities AIDS Project Center Perception City Churches/Peter's Programs/Omega Retreat House Regional Christian Network Activities of Programs/Prospect Council/Zezzo House House St. Luke's LifeWorks/Stewart Chrysalis Center B. McKinney Foundation Columbus St. Philip House House Community TaborHealth HouseCenter Community Renewal Wheeler Team/McKinney Clinic Shelter Helping Hand Center Human Resources Agency of New Britain Immaculate Conception Shelter & Housing Corp. Independence Northwest Leeway Liberty Community Services A RIPPLE OF HOPE: Our Members Thank you!