Intersecting HIV and IPV: Insights and Solutions
October 26, 20233 PM ET / 2 PM CT / 12 PM PT
Join the Ribbon Organizing Center for Aging Positively (ROC4Aging+) for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and IPV (Intimate Partner Violence). In this enlightening session, we will hear from a seasoned clinician and an IPV survivor.
Discover the nuanced ways in which these two critical issues intersect and impact the lives of individuals. Gain valuable insights into the challenges faced by those living with HIV while navigating abusive relationships and explore potential solutions to address this complex intersection.
This webinar promises to shed light on the often-overlooked connections between health, violence, and resilience. Join us to foster understanding, empathy, and awareness of the experiences of those affected by HIV and IPV and learn how we can collectively work towards solutions that make a difference.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn, share, and contribute to a safer and more supportive community for all. Click here to register for this event.
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Nonprofit Boot Camp
November 8, 20232-3:30 PM ET, every first and third Wednesdays of the month beginning November 8th; program schedule to be provided
Unlock the Future of Nonprofit Excellence: Join Nonprofit Accelerate 2024!
Are you ready to supercharge the advancement of 50+ HIV programs? If so, our intensive boot camp is designed to propel your progress, featuring transformative workshops, personalized coaching, and a 4-month journey of learning, growth, and life-changing impact.
Program eligibility requirements
- applicant must be a 501c3 organization or part of a formal aging network
- applicant’s organization has an operational budget under $450,000
- applicant’s organization can commit two program staff members (one of which must be a key decision maker) to 8-10 hours monthly towards acquiring essential skills for organizational growth
And what can you expect from participation?
- 3 months of learning, growing, and changing lives.
- Transformative workshops and tailored coaching.
- Developing essential skills for impactful organizational growth.
But that’s not all. What can your organization achieve through this program?
- Strengthen programs and services.
- Amplify funding potential.
- Forge dynamic partnerships with key stakeholders.
- Improve health outcomes for persons with HIV ages 50+. Join us on this journey of growth and impact.
Apply now for this free program to catapult your nonprofit’s potential to new heights. Don’t miss this opportunity!
The application deadline is Wednesday, October 18, 2023 by 5 PM ET.
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When People Living with HIV Consider Working: Work Earnings and Public Benefits Interactions
November 16, 20233 PM ET / 2 PM CT / 12 PM PT
Join the Ribbon Organizing Center for Aging Positively (ROC4Aging+) in collaboration with the National Working Positive Coalition (NPWPC) for a 75-minute webinar on key information on interactions for people living with HIV (PLHIV) of work earnings and vital public benefits programs. The physical, mental, and economic health and well-being of PLHIV can benefit from access to cash benefits, housing supports, and healthcare and medication coverage, as well as engagement in employment.
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About the Panel
Vanessa Johnson, JD, is a Co-Executive Director of Ribbon. She also serves as a senior advisor to the Ribbon Organizing Center for the HIV Age Positively initiative (ROC). In this role, she provides guidance to ROC’s leadership team on strategy, evaluation and policy issues. Vanessa’s extensive experience includes designing innovative programs and interventions, leadership development initiatives, and establishing collaborative relationships with various institutions, organizations, and individuals affected by HIV. Vanessa specializes in skill-building training for gender-responsive service delivery, trauma-informed recovery methods, and leadership development, sharing personal experiences related to HIV, trauma, and identity.
Sylvester Askins, Jr., has been living with HIV for 33 years. He joins the NWPC staff following a tenure on the Board. Sylvester served as Director of Health Programs at the Urban League of Hampton Roads, overseeing ULHR’s Ryan White program. He is also the founder and CEO of Moving Forward Consulting, which was established to assist persons living with HIV (PLWH) in accessing the information and resources needed to make informed decisions about reaching their employment goals and attaining long-term economic security. Before founding MFC, Sylvester worked at the Endependence Center, a Center for Independent Living (CIL) in Norfolk, VA. He coordinated the agency’s Ticket to Work Program, funded by the Social Security Administration. In this role, Sylvester assisted individuals with disabilities across all degrees of the disability spectrum to prepare for and obtain meaningful work. He has received training to perform as a Community Work Incentive Coordinator (Benefits Counselor).
Martha Cameron is originally from Zambia, Africa, where she was born and raised. Most recently, Martha worked in Executive Management roles for the International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW) North America and The Women’s Collective (TWC), leading community health, human rights, and advocacy organizations in Washington, DC. Martha is actively involved in various other HIV Policy, Advocacy, and Research forums, including Positive Women’s Network, US PLWHA Caucus, DC Center for AIDS Research, and Georgetown University. She has a bachelor’s in Education and a Master’s in Public Health.
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