Join Union Mission to recognize World AIDS Day as a way to raise awareness and stand in solidarity for those affected by HIV/AIDS on Friday, December 1^st at Forsyth Park from 3:00pm – 6:00pm.

Those attending will have free access to HIV tests and counseling services along with on-site help for medical questions & concerns. E93 Savannah’s Hip Hop & R&B Leader will also available to help attendees learn more about how to get further engaged in the community. Special thanks to the following participating community partners: Chatham Care Center, Coastal Health District 9-1 Department of Health, American Heart Association, Medical College of Georgia, Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, First City Pride Center, CORE, and The Blood Connection.

World AIDS Day is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of the AIDS pandemic caused by the spread of HIV infection and mourning those who have died of the disease. Union Mission is supported by the Positive Action Viiv Foundation. For more information about this event, contact Amy Mickle, Union Mission Community Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator at (912) 238-2777 or [email protected].

Since 1990, Union Mission has been the primary housing and service provider for persons living with HIV/AIDS in the Georgia’s Southeast region. For more than 30 years, these programs have a history of proven success placing Union Mission clients in permanent housing, improving their health outcomes, and collaborating with the community to provide holistic services that ensure lasting success for those Union Mission serves. Housing programs include assistance with medication adherence and disease management, transportation, support groups, and mental health counseling. These services are provided in the following Union Mission programs:

• The Phoenix Project is a 10-bed special needs housing program for those living with HIV/AIDS that also offers short-term rental and utility assistance. Residents work with a Case Manager to develop an Individualized Service Plan that will guide them into independent living. Services include HIV/AIDS healthcare assessment and treatment, peer education, resource coordination, support groups, and substance abuse treatment.

• Daniel Flagg Villas is a 10-unit permanent housing community dedicated to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Apartments are leased to clients at an affordable rate according to each occupant’s income.

• TIP Programs provide permanent housing, Tenant Based Rental Assistance, medical, and supportive services to over 71 households living with HIV/AIDS in the Savannah-Chatham region and surrounding rural counties.

“Through these programs, Union Mission served more than 200 individuals and 96 households this past year,” said Michael Traynor, Union Mission President & CEO. “Phoenix Project is proud to recognize World AIDS Day in our community.”