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Research Study on Antiretroviral (ARV) Treatment Adherence

June 1, 2020

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⁣On January 15, 2021, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther

⁣On January 15, 2021, Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. would have turned 92 years old. We wonder what Dr. King would have thought about the HIV/AIDS epidemic, now in its 40th year, and the social injustices that are still intrinsically linked to it, including racism, homophobia, transphobia, stigma, discrimination, poverty, sexism, lack of access to health care—and, sadly, more. We wonder what he would have thought about the intersectionality between the epidemic and COVID-19 pandemic.⠀
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Dr. King and the activists before and after him offer us a wealth of extraordinarily courageous activism to continue to live by and learn from. With each step we take to fight social injustices, one powerful undercurrent remains constant: the importance of service to others. Dr. King taught us, "Life's most persistent and urgent question is: What are you doing for others?"⠀
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GMHC was built on the foundation of serving others through the drastic times and the persistent times. That small group of volunteers came forward and bravely struggled to piece together responses to this developing plague when very little response was coming from government officials and elsewhere. Over the decades, thousands of volunteers, staff members, board members, and supporters have walked our hallways to help those dying of AIDS—and, because of medical and research advances, we continue to offer support for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS through an array of care services, prevention programs and public policy advocacy.⠀
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GMHC's goal to help end the AIDS epidemic reflects the civil rights movement at its core. We remain more committed and vigilant to reduce new HIV infections and fight for human rights for all those affected by HIV and AIDS.⠀
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As Dr. King once declared, "All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity and importance and should be undertaken with painstaking excellence."⠀
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#MLK #MLKDay

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⁣Paradise Garage ring a 🔔?⠀ ⠀ The legenda

⁣Paradise Garage ring a 🔔?⠀
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The legendary NYC Club, Paradise Garage (1977-1987), is coming to you this weekend at the virtual Garage Classics dance party on Saturday, January 16 from 8PM-12AM EST. featuring Guest #DJHexHector. 🕺🏾⠀
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@timeoutnewyork ranked #8 best thing to do this weekend!⠀
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$15 tickets on sale now (link in bio). Portion of proceeds benefit out-of-work performers, DJs, and artists, as well as GMHC’s HIV/AIDS support & care services.⠀
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Our thanks to Joe Fiore for hosting this virtual dance party!

📣 Working-class and poor New Yorkers, Black and

📣 Working-class and poor New Yorkers, Black and brown people, and immigrants can't make rent or feed their families. But while millions of New Yorkers are losing income, the wealthiest New Yorkers have grown richer during this pandemic.

We can't wait another day.

#investinourNY investinourNY.org

⁣📣 Less than 100 masks left! Green, Pink & Re

⁣📣 Less than 100 masks left! Green, Pink & Red SOLD OUT!⠀
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Order your Distance Yourself From Hate mask today while supplies last. ➡️ Link in bio!

Outside of his office in midtown, we are calling f

Outside of his office in midtown, we are calling for @nygovcuomo to #InvestInOurNewYork. As the #COVID19 pandemic rages, our city and state are hurting. We need to continue funding essential services and investing in our communities.

Join us: investinourny.org.

💖GMHC was built on love.⠀ ⠀ Wishing everyon

💖GMHC was built on love.⠀
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year from our Family to yours. 🥰

⁣”I first learned about GMHC in the 1990s... M

⁣”I first learned about GMHC in the 1990s... My boyfriend at the time and I were both recovering addicts and had hepatitis C and HIV. We needed to see what was out there for us.” ⠀
-Patricia S., GMHC Client, Women’s Services⠀
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COVID-19 has taken a toll on GMHC’s clients. We invite you to read our clients’ personal stories and discover how your gift can make a difference. ➡ gmhc.org/seasonofgiving2020 (link in bio) ❤⠀
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#GMHC #HIV #AIDS #StayWarm #StayHealthy, #YearEndGiving #SeasonOfGiving

⁣GMHC mourns the loss of Leslie Fay Pomerantz, a

⁣GMHC mourns the loss of Leslie Fay Pomerantz, a long-time volunteer and major donor. In the early years of GMHC (1983-1984), she started volunteering in the Buddy Program, which provided people living with and dying of AIDS with practical and emotional support in their homes and/or hospital rooms.⠀
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In addition to being a Buddy, Leslie eventually became a co-leader of her Buddy Team and hosted monthly meetings in her home for volunteers. Buddies would share about their visits with clients and received support when clients died which happened frequently during the early years of the AIDS epidemic. Each Buddy took notes about their visits with clients, which Leslie kept for many years.⠀
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She would do whatever it took to help people living with and dying of AIDS. She was adamant about being hands-on and was not hesitant to visit clients when others were afraid. In fact, she would sit with clients in hospitals and hold them as they died.⠀
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When GMHC’s clients began to live longer with HIV, she would greet clients when they came for lunch and dinner service in our dining room. Clients would look forward to seeing Leslie daily at the receptionist desk.⠀
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Leslie was a generous financial supporter for decades and underwrote events such as GMHC’s annual Art & AIDS exhibitions which featured the artwork of artists living with HIV/AIDS. Her generosity went beyond what was publicly known and included privately sponsoring other fundraisers. She would also participate in the annual AIDS Walk New York by walking with volunteers and friends, while raising funds.⠀
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We extend our tender thoughts to her sons, Andy Gross and Ricky Coff, and her entire family and friends.

⁣“I learned about GMHC many years after my dia

⁣“I learned about GMHC many years after my diagnosis with HIV. I was unemployed and learned from a social worker about the resources available to people living with HIV... I found out there were different kind of services such as the Workforce Development Department and a staff person in that department asked if I wanted to do an internship as a receptionist. She could see potential in me...”⠀
-Charlene E., GMHC Client, Workforce Development⠀
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GMHC marks the Season of Giving with a series of client stories: Audrey, Charlene, and Patricia.⠀
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➡ Check out the full stories at gmhc.org/seasonofgiving2020 to see how your gifts can transform lives. ❤⠀
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#GMHC #HIV #AIDS #StayWarm #StayHealthy, #YearEndGiving #SeasonOfGiving⠀

Spend your Sunday evening with us, saying “Bye!” to 2020 in style 👋😘 RSVP is free at GMHC.org/bye2020 or link in bio!

⁣“I found out that I had HIV after I moved to

⁣“I found out that I had HIV after I moved to New York City from Guyana in 2001. I felt terrible and sad. I felt like my life was over. The social worker at the clinic said I would need help. That’s when I learned about GMHC...”⠀
-Audrey O., GMHC Client, Legal Services (name changed to protect client identity)⠀
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GMHC marks the Season of Giving with a series of client stories: Audrey, Charlene, Patricia.⠀
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➡ Check out the full stories at gmhc.org/seasonofgiving2020 to see how your gifts can transform lives. ❤⠀
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#GMHC #HIV #AIDS #StayWarm #StayHealthy, #YearEndGiving #SeasonOfGiving

On 12/27 say “Bye Felicia!” to 2020 with the l

On 12/27 say “Bye Felicia!” to 2020 with the legendary @latriceroyale and a bevy of legends in the making! Free registration and all tips benefit GMHC. Register at gmhc.org/bye2020 / link in bio 💜

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⁣🆓 RSVP! Thursday, December 17, 6PM. ⠀ ⠀

⁣🆓 RSVP! Thursday, December 17, 6PM. ⠀
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Distance Yourself From Hate: Community Building for the Future. A conversation with leading activists, moderated by Phillip Picardi.⠀
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📣 Register now at gmhc.org/community (link in bio)

⁣🆓 RSVP! Thursday, December 17, 6PM. ⠀ ⠀

⁣🆓 RSVP! Thursday, December 17, 6PM. ⠀
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Distance Yourself From Hate: Community Building for the Future. A conversation with leading activists, moderated by Phillip Picardi.⠀
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📣 Register now at gmhc.org/community

⁣Wrap it up. 😉🎁 ⠀ Find FREE condom and l

⁣Wrap it up. 😉🎁
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For more information from our Team contact Douglas Hill - 📧: DougH@gmhc.org // ☎: 212-367-1567

⁣As World AIDS Day comes to a close, GMHC is pro

⁣As World AIDS Day comes to a close, GMHC is proud to be a M·A·C VIVA GLAM partner! #MACVIVAGLAM was founded in 1994 to support those living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Twenty-six years later, M·A·C continues their mission and affirms their commitment to ending HIV/AIDS through sales of the VIVA GLAM Lipstick.💄⠀
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💯% of the selling price of VIVA GLAM Lipstick is donated to the M·A·C VIVA GLAM Fund supporting healthy futures and equal rights for all.❤

⁣When we choose to change, we shatter who we wer

⁣When we choose to change, we shatter who we were, reassemble ourselves, leave hate in the distance & replace it with knowledge, understanding & empathy. ⠀
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Help end HIV/AIDS & support GMHC today, #WorldAIDSDay, by purchasing a mask: link in bio.⠀
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⁣We are about 1/3 of the way to our goal of $30,

⁣We are about 1/3 of the way to our goal of $30,000! If you want to make a real difference this #GivingTuesday & #WorldAIDSDay, donate to GMHC.⠀
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Your gifts will help us purchase lifesaving essential items for our clients holiday bags. Each year, GMHC puts together hundreds of bags for our clients; each bag contains critical items for managing the brutal NYC winter. 🧢🧣 🧤 🧥

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