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with HIV.gov, filmed in April 2022, as he discusses the National HIV/AIDS Strategy’s call to modernize or repeal outdated HIV-specific criminal exposure laws: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

Sept. 24th – Buddies of NJ Resource & Community Wellness Fair

August 24, 2022/in Aging, civic, Community, FOOD, food distribution, LGBTQI, public health, TESTING /by Events Committee

Buddies of NJ Resource & Community Wellness Fair

SEPTEMBER 24 Buddies of NJ, proudly invites community partners along with service, health and wellness providers to join our Annual Fair

About this event [Download Printable and Postable Fliers HERE]

September 24th

Buddies of NJ, proudly invites community partners along with service, health and wellness providers to join our 4th Annual Buddies of NJ Resource & Community Wellness Fair

Over 30 providers come out to give healthier options to our clients and the entire community.

Area Hospitals, dentists, massage, chiropractic, mental health, substance abuse, STD & HIV Screenings, blood pressure and hear screenings, eye screenings and more…

Exhibitor / Tabling Application

Buddies of NJ, Inc.

Providing Support and Services to People Living With and Affected by HIV/AIDS!

Come see the facility and people that supports a healthier community! Community partners and friends will set up tables to let people show services available at and/or by our agencies.

Food will be catered so please REGISTER ON THIS EVENTBRITE PAGE FOR A TICKET and let us know that you will be attending.

If you would like to be a SPONSOR of this event please fill out this FORM: VENDOR FORM or call Ray at 201-290-1539

Monkeypox Vaccination Available

July 28, 2022/in Community, News - Calendar, public health /by Events Committee

Monkeypox cases have nearly doubled in New Jersey in the last week from 45 to 89, according to the latest state Department of Health report. READ MORE

Monkeypox spreads through close intimate contact and/or high concentration of respiratory droplets. Skin to skin contact, as well as skin to clothing surfaces that have it on it, is a way for transmission.

BERGEN New Bridge Medical Center

… is providing vaccinations tomorrow from 7am to 10am by appointment.

Full Vaccination is 2 shots / 4 weeks apart.

Here is the link to schedule an appointment:

https://outlook.office365.com/owa/calendar/MonkeyPoxVaccination@nbmcnj.onmicrosoft.com/bookings/

If you are at risk, the vaccination could save you a lot of problems.

Newsweek reports on long-lasting scarring.

WHAT I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT MONKEYPOX… CLICK HERE

Summer Celebration 2 @ CALABRIA Room at Costa’s Jul 31 @ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

July 6, 2022/in Community, Fundraiser, LGBTQI, Party /by Events Committee

PLEASE JOIN
THE IMPERIAL COURT OF NEW YORK AND
THEIR MOST IMPERIAL SOVEREIGN MAJESTIES
EMPEROR XIII, AND REGENT EMPEROR XXXI RON & EMPRESS XIII, XXIII, AND REGENT EMPRESS XXXVI ANNE TIQUE
FOR

SUMMER CELEBRATION 2: AN AFTERNOON OF FOOD AND FUN

SUNDAY, JULY 31, 2022
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
TICKETS: $50
PURCHASE AT: ICNY.ORG/SUMMERCELEBRATION

THE CALABRIA ROOM AT COSTA’S
120 CHESTNUT STREET
ROSELLE PARK, NJ 07204

NET PROCEEDS BENEFIT BUDDIES OF NJ, INC. & THE TYLER CLEMENTI FOUNDATION

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

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 .