We would like to extend a cordial invitation to the community to come out and show support of “A T-shirt Affair” presented by the Metro-wide Atlanta Youth Advocacy Coalition (MAYAC) ages 13-24. This will be held on the last Saturday of the month, February 27^th from 4-6 p.m. @ Atlanta Metropolitan College.

The event will showcase an artistic fashion show uniting youth throughout Metropolitan Atlanta as ONE voice to promote HIV/AIDS related concerns: awareness, education, testing and other issues in the community.

Please RSVP to askusteens@aidatlanta.org by February 23^rd.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please come out and join us this Monday beginning @ 10 a.m

For more details, contact Craig Washington at 404-870-7760 or by email.

December 6th - 12th is Hand Washing Awareness Week.

Nearly 22 million school days are lost annually due to the common cold alone; help youth avoid the common cold.  Prevent the spread of infection & illness by encouraging youth to wash their hands regularly—at home and at school!

For more information, facts, and tips about hand washing, visit the CDC web site at Wash your hands.

Today is World AIDS Day, December 1, 2009. It is a human right to have access to care: talk about it! Get tested! Get involved! Most importantly, start today to make healthier decisions to save your life!

On September 26, 2009 there will be a training from 10a-2p for all new volunteers with Youth Outreach — ASK US @ AID Atlanta, Inc., 1605 Peachtree Street, N.E.,  Atlanta, GA 30309. RSVP is required to lacy.wilson@aidatlanta.org by September 24th!

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AID Atlanta’s SISTA Sol Program will be providing FREE HIV Testing @ For Sisters Only. Anyone at least 13+ years of age can be tested ANONYMOUSLY!

Youth ages 13-24 are invited to attend an ASK US Training. An Advocates for Youth Program Manager from Washington, D.C., Trina Scott, will be Facilitator at the next AIDS 101 location this Saturday, August 29th from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.:

Harmony Grove United Methodist Church

50 Harmony Grove Road

Lilburn, GA 30047

 Pre-registration is required:

JOIN ASKUS Teens by visiting www.askusteens.org.

Click Become a Member today.

Click Join ASK US Tab (if not already selected) to complete form.

Please RSVP by August 27^th to lacy.wilson@aidatlanta.org.

Feel free to pass on to your friends who might be interested in volunteering. Thank you; ASKUS looks forward to seeing you!

To The Atlanta Community:

Georgia’s Coalition Against Bullying would like to invite you to a Town Hall Meeting on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 12:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel, 265 Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, GA 30303. The Town Hall follows two days of exhilarating workshops during National Action Network’s Summer Conference and State Convention. The objective of the meeting is to allow our youth to share their experiences and viewpoints on bullying and learn how schools and communities can effectively address this issue.

As many of you know, bullying is an overlooked issue within the nation’s school systems, especially within large districts where administrators have continuously proven to have little empathy for the victims of bullies. On April 16, 2009, a young child by the name of Jaheem Herrera committed suicide after returning home from a Dekalb County elementary school where he was a repeated victim of bullying.

Jaheem’s death was not only a tragedy for the community, but a wake-up call for those who understand the seriousness of bullying and the adverse affect that it can have on our kids. We simply will not sit quietly and allow this reckless behavior to continue without a fight. Please join us at the Hyatt Regency as we focus on combating the issue of bullying within our schools and holding administrators accountable for their inaction when it occurs.

We look forward to your participation in the Town Hall Meeting and thank you for your unwavering support.

Sincerely,

Georgia’s Coalition Against Bullying

HIV testing is the key to slowing the HIV epidemic. Knowing your HIV status could be one of the most important things you ever do!!!

AID Atlanta will provide HIV Testing at the following events:

Monday, June 22, 2009 @ Magic Johnson Theater (3pm-8pm);

Friday, June 26, 2009 @ AID Atlanta Inc. (9am-6pm);

Friday, June 26, 2009 @ Consulate General of Mexico (9:30am-1:30pm);

Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ Higher Living Community Impact Center, Inc. (9am-1pm);

Saturday, June 27, 2009 @ Latin American Association (10am-2pm).

Click here for further details.