| Put a spotlight on HIV testing!Join us in our 9th Annual Our Church Lights the Way: The Black Church HIV Testing Campaign.
The Balm In Gilead asks every African American church to let the light shine by promoting HIV testing in their congregations and communities. In 2007, The Balm In Gilead experienced a 300% increase in the number of faith-based institutions registered to participate in the Our Church Lights The Way: The Black Church HIV Testing Campaign. Thousands of people across the nation were tested during the month of June. This year, our goal is to have 10,000 people tested for HIV during events hosted by African American faith institutions.
This campaign is a partnership between The Balm In Gilead™ and The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to enlist the faith leadership to encourage the African American community to get tested for HIV and to know their status. The CDC estimates that 1 out of every 4 people who are HIV positive does not know that he/she is HIV positive. That’s 25% of all people in the United States who are unaware of their HIV status.
Register todayin the Our Church Lights the Way: The Black Church HIV Testing Campaign and participate in one or more of the following:
· Encourage every member of your congregation and the community to get tested during worship, bible study, meeting, rehearsals, and outreach efforts throughout the month of June;
· Host a testing event at your church. Partner with your local health department, AIDS service organization, and other organizations to provide testing at your church;
· Lead the congregation and the community in HIV testing, and knowing their status.
The Balm In Gilead is available to assist you in lighting the way. Call today, for your free, updated toolkit and promotional materials 804-644-BALM (2256) or download it at www.balmingilead.org.
Participate in the free technical assistance conference call:
Wednesday, May 19, 2007
2:00 PM (EST)
Toll Free: 866-212-0875
Passcode: 2596926#
To light the way in your community, please register online click here to register or download your registration and activity form and fax it to us at (804) 644 2257.
For more information contact Rev. Makeba D’Abreu:
email: mdabreu@balmingilead.org
Phone: 804 644 BALM (2256)
Fax (804) 644 2257
HIV is out of control within our communities. We must mobilize and engage the entire Black community in stopping the spread of HIV/AIDS! The Church Must Light the Way!!
As Always, I AM yours in the Consciousness of Abiding Faith!
Pernessa C. Seele
Founder/CEO
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