COMPASS Initiative

🌟 Southern Solidarity Advocacy Grantee Spotlight 🌟 We’re thrilled to celebrate the Arkansas Black Gay Men’s Forum, one of our Southern Solidarity Advocacy grantees, for their impactful Day on the Hill: HIV Advocacy Day at the Arkansas Capitol this past April! This powerful event highlighted essential policy priorities for people living with HIV in Arkansas, addressing HIV criminalization, housing access (HOPWA), and prevention tools like PrEP/PEP and HIV treatment services. Through a working breakfast, educational rally, legislative visits, and a closing reception, community members, advocates, and local lawmakers united to drive meaningful change and amplify the voices of those affected by HIV. Join us in celebrating the Arkansas Black Gay Men’s Forum’s dedication to advancing healthcare and justice for marginalized communities! 🏛️✨ #SouthernSolidarity #HIVAdvocacy #ReentryJustice #CommunityEmpowerment #DayOnTheHill

🌟 Partner Spotlight 🌟 We’re proud to highlight the Men’s Reentry Initiative (MRI), a grantee of the 2023 Southern Solidarity Advocacy Partner grant! MRI’s Advocacy for Change Summit was a transformative event in Columbia, SC, focused on empowering returning citizens and addressing key issues such as voting rights, felony disenfranchisement, reentry, and healthcare access. With a lineup of local advocates, policymakers, and healthcare providers, the summit offered voter registration, HIV testing, and healthcare resources on-site. By tackling the intersection of HIV, incarceration, and recidivism, MRI is creating lasting change in their community, fighting stigma, and ensuring returning citizens have the resources and support they need. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and building a future of equity and justice for all. 💪🏿🗳️ #SouthernSolidarity #ReentryAdvocacy #HIVJustice #CommunityEmpowerment #AdvocacyForChange #BreakingBarriers

On National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we come together to raise awareness, fight stigma, and promote access to prevention, care, and treatment within the Latinx community. Let’s work toward a future where HIV no longer disproportionately affects Latinx individuals. #NLAAD #LatinxHIVAIDSAwareness #EndHIVStigma #BeOurCOMPASS

Tulsa Edition of PoWER Advance was an amazing experience it was! 🚀 🌟 Over three days, nonprofit leaders from organizations like The Normal Anomaly, Rural Women in Action, SHOTS Tulsa, Arkansas Black Gay Men Forum, Tulsa Cates, Diversity Family Health, Reginald & Deion Smith Foundation, and Eagle Pass Safe came together for powerful learning, collaboration, and leadership growth. These leaders are now ready to take their work to the next level and create even more impact in their communities! 💼✨ Swipe through to check out some of the highlights and the incredible energy we shared. 💡 Stay tuned for more PoWER Advance updates – you won't want to miss out! 📢 #PoWERAdvance #NonprofitLeadership #BeOurCOMPASS #TulsaEdition #LeadershipDevelopment #CommunityImpact

Today, on #WorldMentalHealthDay, we honor the resilience of those living with and impacted by HIV. Mental health is a vital part of your journey—never hesitate to ask for help, lean on others, and take time for self-care. Your well-being matters. 💚 #MentalHealthMatters #HIVandMentalHealth #BreakTheStigma #BeOurCOMPASS

Join us TODAY at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health for an inspiring multidisciplinary forum that brings together artists, researchers, and health leaders!🎨🌟 Featuring performances, exhibitions, and thoughtful discussions on: 🎭 Arts in Health Curriculum & Research 🎨 Artistic Genius and the Experience of HIV 🧑🎨 Creative Aging Special exhibits include Emory COMPASS' Stories of Triumph and more! 🕑 Hors d'oeuvres and networking will take place from 1:00 to 1:30 PM, so come early to connect! 📅 Don’t miss this chance to explore the intersection of art, health, and community well-being. Open to all, but advance registration is requested!🌟 Register here: https://bit.ly/HAA24 Check out the Healing Arts website for more events: https://lnkd.in/eMFmUPmW #ArtAndHealth #CreativeHealing #CommunityWellBeing #EmoryPublicHealth #ArtsInHealth #StoriesOfTriumph #NetworkingEvent

Join us at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health for an inspiring multidisciplinary forum that brings together artists, researchers, and health leaders!🎨🌟 Featuring performances, exhibitions, and thoughtful discussions on: 🎭 Arts in Health Curriculum & Research 🎨 Artistic Genius and the Experience of HIV 🧑🎨 Creative Aging Special exhibits include Emory COMPASS' Stories of Triumph and more! 🕑 Hors d'oeuvres and networking will take place from 1:00 to 1:30 PM, so come early to connect! 📅 Don’t miss this chance to explore the intersection of art, health, and community well-being. Open to all, but advance registration is requested!🌟 Register here: https://bit.ly/HAA24 Check out the Healing Arts website for more events: https://lnkd.in/eMFmUPmW #ArtAndHealth #CreativeHealing #CommunityWellBeing #EmoryPublicHealth #ArtsInHealth #StoriesOfTriumph #NetworkingEvent

Join GLAAD for their State of HIV Stigma Report Community Briefing! 📆 Happening Tuesday, October 1st at 5 PM ET — they are gathering advocates, policymakers, and community leaders to dive into the findings of the State of HIV Stigma report. Together, they will discuss real solutions to fight stigma and create positive change! 🌟 Confirmed Guest Speakers: Francisco Ruiz, MS – Director, Office of National AIDS Policy (ONAP), The White House Dr. Victoria Frye – Co-Director, Social Intervention Group, Columbia University Mardrequs Harris, MAEd – Deputy Director, Southern AIDS Coalition Marvell L. Terry II – The Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS (PACHA) 🔗 RSVP now and be part of the conversation! Let’s tackle HIV stigma together. https://lnkd.in/ez-Js-AY

Join us at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health for an inspiring multidisciplinary forum that brings together artists, researchers, and health leaders!🎨🌟 Featuring performances, exhibitions, and thoughtful discussions on: 🎭 Arts in Health Curriculum & Research 🎨 Artistic Genius and the Experience of HIV 🧑🎨 Creative Aging Special exhibits include Emory COMPASS' Stories of Triumph and more! 🕑 Hors d'oeuvres and networking will take place from 1:00 to 1:30 PM, so come early to connect! 📅 Don’t miss this chance to explore the intersection of art, health, and community well-being. Open to all, but advance registration is requested!🌟 Register here: https://bit.ly/HAA24 Check out the Healing Arts website for more events: https://lnkd.in/eUhfuVqc #ArtAndHealth #CreativeHealing #CommunityWellBeing #EmoryPublicHealth #ArtsInHealth #StoriesOfTriumph #NetworkingEvent

On National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we honor the strength and resilience of gay men living with and impacted by HIV. Together, we can raise awareness, fight stigma, and work toward equitable access to care and prevention. Let’s continue the fight for a future free of HIV. #NGMHAAD #EndTheStigma #BeOurCOMPASS #HIVAwareness