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Monday
February
2012
- Open HIV+ Group* Every Other Wednesday @ 7pm, Sept 14th, 28.....
Call and set up an appointment with your case manager today!
You may be eligle to receive:
Emergency Financial Assistance, Rental Assistance, and/or Food Gift Cards. 203-855-9535
You can donate services and items to people in need.
The Mid Fairfield AIDS Project, Inc. (MFAP) opened as a result of the efforts of many local social service providers. In 1987 the AIDS epidemic was in full swing. Local health, medical and service providers realized that a program was needed to support and save the lives of people coming down with this illness.
At that time patients were primarily gay men and drug users. Eventually services began to include heterosexual men and women with clients that range in age from 12 to 60. The goal was simple: to ease the suffering, save lives and help those whose lives were being destroyed.
In our first years of operation, MFAP had 9 clients and provided basic services. We could only provide support groups and some educational services. Today, MFAP has expanded services to an average caseload of over 125 people. Our programs assist clients to secure prescription drugs, food, transportation, financial aid, housing, and addiction counseling
We also provides prevention education through school presentations, education seminars and information dinners. These services provide current information and an open forum for learning and support to the general public as well as the HIV community.
Housing for those with HIV/AIDS has always been a difficult issue. In 1995 MFAP was awarded participation in HOPWA and HUD programs. We now offer ongoing housing assistance to more than 25 individuals and families each month.
To meet operating expenses not covered by federal grant dollars, We hold several fundraisers each year. These events include: Gay Bingo, Garage Sales and our premier Red Ribbon Gala. More than fundraisers, these events promote a sense of community and awareness with a backdrop of fun and enjoyment.
Community News
MFAP Nutritionist Starts New Program
MFAP's new nutritionist Vivienne McVee starts her new program by not only helping you loose weight, but also helping those who need to gain weight.
She will also be dispensing Vitamins and Supplements.
Ensure Food and food vouchers will also be available.
Food Pantry, Vitamins & Supplements
We have funds to pay for vitamins and supplements and our food pantry
is well stocked.
National News
AP Enterprise: War experience aids hostage rescues
(AP)
Feb. 02, 2012'
Feb. 02, 2012'
AP - Roy Hallums was enduring his 311th day of captivity, blindfolded, his hands and feet bound, stuffed into a hole under the floor of a farm building outside Baghdad. He heard a commotion upstairs and managed to get the blindfold off. Delta Force troops broke open the hatch. An American soldier jumped down.
HIV-positive man who sued Atlanta gets new hearing
(AP)
Feb. 01, 2012'
AP - A federal appeals court on Wednesday granted a new hearing to a 40-year-old man who claimed the Atlanta Police Department rejected his job application because he has HIV.
Feb. 01, 2012'
AP - A federal appeals court on Wednesday granted a new hearing to a 40-year-old man who claimed the Atlanta Police Department rejected his job application because he has HIV.
Study Looks at Possible HIV Drugs-Birth Defect Link
(HealthDay)
Jan. 30, 2012'
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with HIV can prevent passing the AIDS-causing virus to their babies by taking antiretroviral drugs, but there remains a possibility that some of these medications might cause birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, according to a new study.
Jan. 30, 2012'
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Pregnant women with HIV can prevent passing the AIDS-causing virus to their babies by taking antiretroviral drugs, but there remains a possibility that some of these medications might cause birth defects, such as cleft lip and palate, according to a new study.
Pets Help Women Cope With HIV/AIDS
(HealthDay)
Jan. 30, 2012'
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Having a pet helps women with HIV/AIDS cope with their condition and may also help those with other chronic diseases, a new study says.
Jan. 30, 2012'
HealthDay - MONDAY, Jan. 30 (HealthDay News) -- Having a pet helps women with HIV/AIDS cope with their condition and may also help those with other chronic diseases, a new study says.
Chicago Health Centers Receive $1 Million for HIV Testing
(ContributorNetwork)
Jan. 30, 2012'
ContributorNetwork - According to the Associated Press, the Chicago Department of Public Health has announced the city will be receiving about $1 million in federal funding to provide routine HIV testing and counseling services to Chicago's community mental health and substance abuse centers. The federal grants come from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration. Additionally, the funding comes after the city was granted $500,000 to provide more psychiatric services at the health centers as well.
Jan. 30, 2012'
ContributorNetwork - According to the Associated Press, the Chicago Department of Public Health has announced the city will be receiving about $1 million in federal funding to provide routine HIV testing and counseling services to Chicago's community mental health and substance abuse centers. The federal grants come from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration. Additionally, the funding comes after the city was granted $500,000 to provide more psychiatric services at the health centers as well.
Business, social media to prevent babies with HIV
(AP)
Jan. 27, 2012'
AP - Business and social media leaders teamed up Friday to tackle the transmission of HIV from mothers to babies, saying the medicine and the money are largely in place, and with the right organizational skills they can eliminate HIV-infected births by 2015.
Jan. 27, 2012'
AP - Business and social media leaders teamed up Friday to tackle the transmission of HIV from mothers to babies, saying the medicine and the money are largely in place, and with the right organizational skills they can eliminate HIV-infected births by 2015.