Welcome to AIDS Help,
HIV/AIDS Service Organization
serving
Key West and the Florida Keys
since 1986.
Mission Statement: AIDS Help a non-profit community-based organization, provides case-managed health care, affordable housing and housing assistance, food, counseling, referral and support services for HIV-infected residents of the Florida Keys.
The agency also conducts health education and HIV risk reduction outreach programs aimed at reducing the impact of HIV infection throughout Monroe County, Florida.
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Anne O'Shea
for Queen
Elaine Chinnis
for Queen
Surrey Westrupp
for Queen
Christopher Elwell
for King
Stephen Sunday
"Sunshine" for King
See Complete Event Schedule of Candidates for King & Queen of Fantasy Fest 2010.
Bingo at 801 Bourbon Street, every Sunday beginning August 29 – October 17. Bingo at 801 Bourbon will divide all proceeds equally among the candidates who attend. All Candidates
Monday Night Football at the Sports Page Bar and Grill, 610 Greene Street. Starting Monday, September 13 – Monday, October 18 come play at the Sports Page from 8:00 PM - ???. Squares will be on sale, with prizes and money given away at the end of every quarter to the winner. All donations will go to AIDS Help. Sunshine for King
Cloud 9 at the Red Barn Theatre, opens on September 24 and runs every Thursday – Sunday until October 17 starting at 8:00 PM each night. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased by logging onto the Red Barn website. 100% of every ticket sold will be for to AIDS Help and the Anne for Queen campaign. It stars some of the best actors on the island including Tony Konrath, Vanessa McCaffrey, Mook Jizzle, Hal Cosec, Quincy Perkins and Carolyn Cooper. Only 88 tickets available. AnneForQueen.com
See Complete Event Schedule of Candidates for King & Queen of Fantasy Fest 2010.
Tuesday, September 7, 2:00 – 6:00 PM, Drag Queen Fishing, join us aboard the Tortuga IV that departs from the Conch Harbor behind the Half Shell Raw Bar and Dante’s. To participate and fish with a Queen is $100 and there are only six openings. Spectators are $40 pp and there are only 38 tickets available. Bring your cameras for this one! AnneForQueen.com
Tuesday, September 7, 5:30 – 7:30 PM, Breakfast for Dinner, Flamingo’s Café, 703 ½ Duval Street. Breakfast Buffet w/ Mimosas. Door prize & 50/50 raffle. $20 suggested donation.SurreyForQueen.com
Thursday, September 9, 8:00 PM, The Kids Are Alright VIP Screening & Celebrity Q&A, Tropic Cinema at 416 Eaton Street. Tickets are $25 pp and there are only 75 tickets for sale. The Q&A with Yaya DaCosta and Eddie Hassell will be followed by a VIP After Party at Swankey Events, 623 Duval Street over Wyland Gallery. AnneForQueen.com
Friday, September 10, 4:00 – 7:00 PM, Nurse Stacy at the Green Parrot Bar, 601 Whitehead Street. The Green Parrot Bar proudly salutes the working men and women with an all-candidate fundraiser for Fantasy Fest King and Queen. The Green Parrot will be donating all sales revenue from Tradesmen merchandise to be split evenly amongst the candidates for King & Queen of Fantasy Fest. A special raffle for a guitar signed by all of the performers at the Green Parrot will take place, with the proceeds from that going to the candidates as well. All Candidates
Saturday, September 11, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM, All Day Sale at Jewelry Imposters, Searstown Plaza. 20% off everything with 10% going to Elaine’s campaign and you have the option of the other 10% to go to campaign as well! A wonderful store full of accessories of all kinds. Shop till you drop! The Cage will be there for photo ops from 2:00 – 4:00 PM, have your photo taken in the bird cage with all you fine accessories. Elaineforqueen.com
Saturday, September 11, 5:00 – 8:00 PM, “Bath Junkie Sidewalk Party & Open House”, Hand salt scrubs, hors ‘doeuvres, beer and wine, campaign merchandise for sale, raffle for gift basket, hosted by Judy Zimmer, owner Bath Junkie, 712A Duval Street. Donations to campaign appreciated. Christopherforking.com
Saturday, September 11, 6:00 – 11:00 PM, Hot Havana Nights & Orchid Auction, Casa Marina Flagler Ballroom, 1500 Reynolds Street. Come and dance the night away with Roberto DeBourg and the Flats Band. $99 per person includes cocktail hour hors d’oeuvres, dinner, drinks and entertainment that you won’t want to miss! There will also be a preview of the one of a kind auction items that Anne has personally traveled and hand selected from around the world! We have only 100 tickets for sale. AnneForQueen.com
Sunday, September 12, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM, Dog Wash at the Chevron on the corner of Truman and White Street. Dog washing and primping for $10 per dog. AnneForQueen.com
Sunday, September 12, 6:00 – 8:00 PM, Guest Bartending!! Surrey joins Brad behind the familiar main bar at 801. Happy hour prices, 801 Duval Street. Karaoke with Jeff & Gugi. 50/50 raffle. Free to attend! SurreyForQueen.com
Call 305.296.6196 Pam DeMala for Information
Registration is Now Open
The SMART Ride 7
Miami to Key West AIDS/HIV Ride,
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866.696.7701 to contact The SMART Ride
or 305.296.6196 to contact AIDS Help for information
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Construction begins on Poinciana Royale.
Please click to view updated photos of construction of Poinciana Royale.
Housing First Program, opened in August 2009.
At the center of the AHI housing efforts is the new 14-unit Seebol Place facility completed in mid-August. Seebol Place is a “housing first” program designed for people with AIDS who are homeless. The program is meant to house people first and then provide all the support services to take care of their other problems. Residents are screened and assessed to determine if there are substance abuse issues and then enrolled into an intensive life skills program. The three goals of the program are for the resident to maintain long-term housing,improve their health, and become fully integrated into the community.
Residents and AHI staff develop a housing plan of care that includes life skills counseling and educational sessions and sign a 30-day housing program agreement. The resident commits themselves to the intensive skills program for a period of 30 days, after which they revise the plan until they complete the full 90-day program.
Seebol Place partners include the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Florida Department of Children and There has been a lot of excitement, and a lot of questions, concerning AIDS housing projects during 2009! There is a lot to be excited about. Seebol Place Families, the Southernmost Homeless Assistance League, Inc. (SHAL), the Sheriff’s Asset Forfeiture Fund, and the Monroe County SHIP Office.
www.AIDSHelp.cc Site Pages
2010 King & Queen Candidateswww.aidshelp.cc
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Anne O'Shea for Queen
I am running for Queen of Fantasy Fest because it is time for me to give back to the community and to give thanks for all this island has given to me. website
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Elaine Chinnis for Queen
I also want to raise awareness that HIV and AIDS is not just a gay disease. It does not discriminate by age, gender, race, or culture. I want to promote prevention.website
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Surrey Westrupp for Queen
I have decided to run for Queen of Fantasy Fest again this year because AIDS Help is an organization I truly believe in and their need for funds is ever-present.website
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Chris Ewell for King
I’m running for King of Fantasy Fest because I feel I have been so blessed in my life with amazing family, friends and opportunity. I really want to give back as much as I possibly can and this is just one way to “pay it forward”!website
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Stephen Sunday-Sunshine for King
I'm running for King of Fantasy Fest 2010 in memory of my 40 friends that lost their lives to AIDS and to honor the memory of my mother's strong support and help that provided for AIDS patients. website
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The services they provide here are second to none and can all be accomplished under one roof, so the client does not have to search all over to find what one needs. Having said that I truly believe that what makes this organization so special is the unconditional love and compassion that each and every client receives from the staff.”
C.J. Morris
Client, AIDS Help
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