World AIDS Day
APRI is collecting the names individuals who we have lost to HIV/AIDS through the years. We invite you to submit their name(s), and an estimated year of passing. The names will be incorporated into our Memorial Display on World AIDS Day.
WAD Events
Please join us at any of the World AIDS Day events at APRI, the schedule for the week is:
Monday, November 27, 2023
“Say Their Names”: Movie & Discussion
55 Hope Street, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join APRI and AIDS Quilt RI for a viewing of “When We Rise” followed by a discussion about how you can get involved.
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
“Red Reflections”: A Discussion Panel
RIC, 1:30 PM – 3:30 PM
Join EOHHS and a panel of people living with HIV, long-time advocates and professionals from across the years for a conversation about the past, present, and future of HIV care and treatment.
All Day HIV Walk – In Testing
55 Hope Street, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday, November 30, 2023
WAD Food Pantry Day
55 Hope Street, 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
APRI clients are welcome to come shop in the Food Pantry, and also access various winter clothing items.
Friday, December 1, 2023
World AIDS Day
APRI, 55 Hope Street, Providence | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
– Moment of Silence, 9:00 AM
– Individual Reflection Time in the FSRI WAD Memorial Display, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
– Memorial Event, 11:00 AM
ACOS, 557 Broad Street, Providence | 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
– WAD Block Party, 2023
– Testing Available
– BBQ, Music, and Fellowship
Closing Celebration, 5:00 PM
(Details Forthcoming)
– A collaborative event to end the day