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HIV Stops with Me: Treatment Changes Everything

5/19/2017

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HIV STOPS WITH ME is a multifaceted, national social-marketing campaign aimed at preventing the spread of HIV and reducing stigma associated with the disease. The campaign features real HIV positive people talking about real issues.
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The campaign focuses on the personal strengths of people living with HIV and affirms their ability to display these qualities in their everyday lives to tear down the stigma associated with HIV. Each spokesmodel is committed to stopping the spread of HIV while also promoting the values of self-care and healthy living. As active members of their communities, the spokesmodels share their stories, engage in online dialogue about issues related to HIV, and make public appearances.
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One of the spokesmodels for the program, Marcus May, also serves as Peer Housing Advocate here at the Albany Damien Center as the Peer Housing Advocate. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the people we serve at the Albany Damien Center. We are very proud of his work for us and within the community. You may see him on posters around New York State; we spied him at the corner store just down the street from us!

Learn more about HIV STOPS WITH ME. Meet Marcus and learn about his journey below.

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Executive Director Perry Junjulas Honored with the Reverend Robert Lamar Humanitarian Award

5/8/2017

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Executive Director Perry Junjulas was recently honored as the 2017 Recipient of The Reverend Robert Lamar Humanitarian Award, awarded by the Interfaith Alliance of New York State.

Perry's citation reads: 
"Perry has worked to ensure a better quality of life for those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS by providing advocacy, leadership, and programming that is preventing new HIV infections while helping individuals and families have unfettered access to high quality, life-extending care, free from stigma and discrimination. He has served as the Damien Center's Director since 1999, creating the Treasure Chest Thrift Store, Smart Meals, PAWS, Foundations for Living, and Mpower Albany programs."

The Robert Lamar Humanitarian Award was created to recognize outstanding individuals whose accomplishments are consistent with the mission and goals of the Interfaith Alliance to promote human rights, combat bigotry and prejudice against all groups and to secure justice, mercy and fair treatment of all people. This aware is given in honor of The Reverend Robert Lamar, whose leadership and example personifies those ideals.

Congratulations, Perry!



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