In a recent USA Today article, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy announced the arrival of an epidemic that should capture all of our attention, and it may come as a shock to some of us: loneliness. “Loneliness is detrimental to mental and physical health, experts say, leading to an increased risk …
Thank you for your support!
As we come to the end of another year and begin to look to the new year that lies ahead, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the support you have shown to AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI), particularly over the course of the last year. Although we have come a very long way in our fight …
January 2022 Staff Updates
At APRI we are incredibly honored to have such kind and compassionate staff, dedicated to the health and well-being of those we serve. 2022 brings renewed strength in our mission and also some new faces to our team. We wanted to take a moment to introduce them and share why they choose to work at …
Red Scarves Across the River
In honor of World AIDS Day, APRI held its inaugural Red Scarves Across the River community art event at the Providence Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Providence on December 1. The moving display featured approximately 100 donated red scarves affixed along the bridge and four quilt panels generously …
Saying Goodbye to Ken Fish
All of us at AIDS Project Rhode Island were saddened to hear about the passing of Ken Fish on Nov. 24. Ken was one of the co-founders of APRI 35 years ago, and his immense contributions to the organization and the communities it serves have left an indelible mark. Ken set up the first Buddy …
An Update on HIV/HCV Testing, Client Services, COVID-19 & More
Dear Friends, We are living in exceptional circumstances at the moment, and first and foremost we need to protect the health both of our staff and of our clients--many of whom are vulnerable and have compromised immune systems. The RI Department of Health has asked us to suspend HIV and …