BRATTLEBORO-The AIDS Project of Southern Vermont (APSVT) will commemorate World AIDS Day at Brooks Memorial Library on Monday, Dec. 2.
The public is invited to join APSVT staff and board members Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 1 to 3 p.m. to discuss the significance of World AIDS Day, learn about the mission of the AIDS Project, explore a display of books on HIV and AIDS, and take a moment to craft their own red ribbon and discover its meaning. Light snacks will be provided.
Since December 1, 1988, World AIDS Day has been observed annually to raise awareness about HIV and AIDS and to honor the lives affected by the epidemic.
This year's theme is "Collective Action: Sustain and Accelerate HIV Progress."
Founded by volunteers as a grassroots, community-based group, the AIDS Project fills an important statewide role in making sure that Vermont's fight against the AIDS epidemic is strong and effective. Their mission is "to provide direct services to those lives affected by HIV/AIDS, to offer education and supplies to help prevent its spread, and to promote understanding within the communities served."
For more details, call the AIDS Project at 802-254-4444 or visit aidsprojectsouthernvermont.org.
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