In Honor of World AIDS Day 2014 The South Suburban HIV/AIDS Regional Coalition is "Stepping Out Against HIV/AIDS"

On Sunday, December 7, 2014 the South Suburban HIV/AIDS Regional Coalition’s hosts our 3rd Annual World AIDS Day Celebration “Stepping Out Against HIV/AIDS”. This event is a fun-filled night of dancing and entertainment designed to shed light on the state of HIV/AIDS in South Suburban Cook County and provide the community with health messages regarding HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C and other related health disparities.

“Stepping Out Against HIV/AIDS” is intended to be a community education event. The evening will include testimonials, educational presentations, HIV and Hep C testing and an opportunity for participants to enroll with the Affordable Care Act. We anticipate approximately 150 attendees that include community providers, general community, and person infected or affected by HIV/AIDS.

​Additionally, we take time out of this night to honor Rev. Charles Straight with the Dr. Sherry Luck Award. Rev. Straight is the pastor of the Faith United Methodist Church and will be recognized for his efforts in advocating for the equality of HIV prevention, early intervention and outreach services in Southern Cook County.

World AIDS Day is held on 1 December each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. SSHARCoaltion annually host a World AIDS Day Celebration to generate fiscal support for HIV prevention and programming events held throughout the year.

The SSHARCoalition is committed to reducing the impact of HIV/AIDS, STD’s, TB and substance abuse and improving the quality and delivery of health and social services in south suburban Cook County. Our mission is to facilitate quality comprehensive and coordinated services with dignity and respect for individuals living with, at risk of, and affected by HIV/AIDS.

“Stepping Out Against HIV/AIDS” will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2014 at 115 Bourbon Street Restaurant & Bar, 3359 W 115th St., in Merrionette Park, IL from 3-8 pm.

Visit our Facebook page or stop by our website www.ssharcoalition.com for more information about this event or other programming offered by SSHARCoaltion.