World AIDS Day 2005 - STOP AIDS

The year is 2005 and we are entering our third decade of HIV/AIDS. From the beginning we have been told this pandemic would be stopped. Now, 30 years later, we are still seeing a massive growth in HIV/AIDS infection rates. “STOP AIDS - KEEP THE PROMISE” has been chosen as the theme for World AIDS Day 2005 - 2010.

AIDS Services Center Coalition (ASCC) is organizing a week of local programs to commemorate World AIDS Day. With more local options this year, we invite you to take part and commemorate the 17th Annual World AIDS Day. Together, we can educate, motivate, and mobilize against HIV/AIDS.

The kick-off will be a collaboration between AIDS Services Center Coalition and The Kentucky Alliance Against Racist and Political Repression, with the presentation of the Reel Revolution Film Series. Three short films about HIV/AIDS -- "Fire & Hope," “Frame by Frame Fierce,” and “HIV Positive Voices” – will be followed by a discussion about HIV/AIDS in our community. The event will begin with an information fair from 6:00-7:00pm; the films will begin at 7 pm.

Fire & Hope

Fire & Hope is an inspiring documentary set to a driving hip-hop soundtrack that looks into the lives of young activists in South Africa who are fighting HIV/AIDS in their communities.

Frame By Frame Fierce

Frame By Frame Fierce was developed through a workshop process with a diverse group of 16-21 year-olds, including gay, bisexual, transgendered, HIV infected and affected, African-American, White and Latino youth. The young people explored issues around HIV/AIDS focusing on the difficulties youth face in protecting themselves. They created artworks expressing their fears, ideas and experiences regarding safer sex that make up the final video.

HIV Positive Voices is an Emmy-winning film that tells devastating effects of what it is like to live with HIV and cope with the social stigma, rigorous treatment regimen, and related health problems. Each of the four people profiled represents a different demographic segment and mode of HIV transmission. They have courageously chosen to speak out about their HIV status and become positive voices for prevention, treatment and action.

Suggested donation is $5-25, though no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds will support the work of the Kentucky Alliance and ASCC. Call (502) 558-3568 for more information.

The ninth annual Dining Out For Life will be a fundraiser for House of Ruth. Dine at one of the 38 participating local restaurants and a generous portion of your bill will benefit HIV/AIDS services for Glade House, a communal residence for HIV+ individuals operated by the House of Ruth. Call (502) 587-5080 or visit www.diningoutforlife.com for a complete list of the participating restaurants, the meals they have included to promote the event and more information about the Dining Out For Life effort. This is the easiest way you will ever be asked to donate money. Just go out to eat at one of the wonderful participating local restaurants on November 30th!

Louisville Metro Health Department, in conjunction with Kentucky's Community Planning Group, will sponsor a Tea Party for Youth. The event will feature entertainment and refreshments, and will also offer an opportunity for anonymous HIV testing. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, please call (502) 574-6699.

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary presents a World AIDS Day Ecumenical Worship Service at the Seminary Campus.

We could not have organized The 2005 Louisville AIDS Walk and Bridge of Hope 5K Run without the generosity of our tireless volunteers, sponsors, entertainers and committee members. As a small token of our thanks, we invite you to The Louisville AIDS Walk Appreciation Reception. We'll offer light food, drink and a report on the 13th Annual AIDS Walk and announce the agencies receiving funds from the 2005 Louisville AIDS Walk. There will be a slide show presentation of The Faces of The Louisville AIDS Walk and photos from the event. Come and enjoy free food, drink and fellowship.

“The Remembrance and A Celebration of Life.” The event is free and open to the public. The Memorial Service will feature a reading of the names of those in our community who have died of AIDS.

The main speaker for this year’s Memorial Service is Aletha Fields. One of Louisville's most forthright and unrestrained activist voices, Ms. Fields is also a civil rights advocate, ordained minister, accomplished poet, and high school English teacher. She has performed her acclaimed writing locally and at justice rallies across the community and the United States. In addition, she teaches in the University of Louisville’s Pan-African Studies and English Departments. Ms. Fields recently recorded The Fire This Time, the first in a trilogy of planned spoken word projects. Her dynamic writing and passionate live performances have been described as "spiritual and uplifting", "fiery hot and socially conscious", "funky and unafraid", and "a voice of truth, clarity, and insight.”

We're delighted that Voices of Kentuckiana will perform at the Memorial Service. Since 1994 Voices has charmed audiences with their unique sound and impressive musical talent.

We'll light candles and join together in fellowship and remembrance. Join us as we remember those who are struggling with HIV or have passed away from AIDS for Louisville’s Annual World AIDS Day Service.

Tri-County Health Coalition of Southern Indiana presents a church service to commemorate and honor those we've lost to HIV/AIDS in our community.

Louisville Presbyterian Theological Seminary presents "The Difficult Questions of AIDS" a moderated panel discussion. Panelists will offer perspectives from social service, healthcare, prevention outreach, and academic fields, as well as from the personal perspective of living with AIDS for over 16 years. Lunch will be served.

Tri-County Health Coalition of Southern Indiana presents an HIV Education and Prevention event for teens featuring a film about Magic Johnson. Refreshments and free pizza available.

Tri-County Health Coalition of Southern Indiana will offer free, anonymous HIV testing with

OraSure®. With OraSure, there's no blood or needle involved. With HIV, early detection is key. Knowledge is power, know your status!

Tri-County Health Coalition will have bowls of condoms our at several bars in Southern Indiana. They will also place "Pennies From Heaven" jars at grocery store in Southern Indiana to raise funds for HIV services.

If you have questions or would like additional information, please call (502) 574-5490 or (502) 574-0161 or e-mail: wad@asccinc.org

Started in 1988, World AIDS Day is designed to focus global attention on the HIV/AIDS epidemic and is commemorated around the world on December 1 by highlighting progress made in the battle against the epidemic and reminding people the AIDS crisis is not over and how much still needs to be done. World AIDS Day is a worldwide, annual observance to raise public awareness and educate people about HIV and AIDS. One day a year, we are not separated by agencies, politics, governments or geography. We are together. World AIDS Day is a chance to strengthen our commitment and to remember the estimated 30 million lives lost to this devastating global epidemic. World AIDS Day is about raising awareness, education and fighting prejudice. World AIDS Day is also important in reminding people that HIV has not gone away, and that there are many things still to be done. This day we honor those living with HIV/AIDS as well as those who have died from the disease.

“Out of Sight, Out of Mind” The Red Ribbon is the international symbol of AIDS awareness. This year we challenge you to wear a red ribbon on December 1st and help make those around you aware that the AIDS crisis is not over.

In recognition of World AIDS Day there are several events in Kentuckiana including but not limited to those above. If you organization is hosting an event to commemorate World AIDS Day and you would like us to include the event on our website, please email: wad@asccinc.org

Special thanks to Scott Coffman who generously donated his design of the World AIDS Day logo: ScottCoffmanDesigns@hotmail.com

Welcome to the Internet home of AIDS Services Center Coalition, Inc. (ASCC). For over a decade, ASCC has served as an umbrella agency for many HIV/AIDS service organizations in the Louisville Kentucky and Southern Indiana area.

AIDS Services Center started in 1989 and in 1994 incorporated into AIDS Services Center Coalition, Inc. d.b.a. the Louisville AIDS Walk. This umbrella organization consists of eleven community-based organizations that provide direct service to people both infected and affected with HIV/AIDS.

AIDS SERVICES CENTER COALITION MISSION STATEMENT:
To provide a forum and formal structure by which it may initiate and collaborate and support ongoing and future HIV/AIDS programs and services in order to prevent duplication of efforts and gaps in HIV/AIDS programs and services, and to develop, implement, and monitor the progress of unified, strategic plan for HIV/AIDS programs and services

Our Board of Directors conduct monthly meetings held on the 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:30pm. The meetings are located at The 850 Building (850 Barret Avenue on the corner of Barret Avenue and Breckinridge Street in downtown Louisville) in the Board Room of the Air Pollution Control District on the first floor.

You may contact us using the following information:

AIDS Services Center Coalition, Inc.

810 Barret Avenue, Suite 305

Louisville, KY 40204-1756

(502) 574-5490

Email: info@asccinc.org