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"Youth Pridefest 2006!"
WHAT: "On Saturday July 15, the Adolescent Initiative Project (AIP) will host their 8th Annual Youth PRIDEFEST, one of the summer's best health related event in NYC!"
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WHEN:July 15, 12 ? 6 PM
WHERE:
Club Speed (Downtown this year)
20 West 39th Street, btwn. 5th & 6th Avenues
WHY: Youth Pridefest provides a fun, safe and accepting celebration for youth of lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender experience and those questioning their sexual orientation (LGBTQ) in northern Manhattan. This year's celebration will include a mini ball with several categories and cash prizes. "Houses get ready!" All this fun while we encourage the youth to be responsible and make healthy decisions about their health. Over thirty gay youth friendly agencies and providers are available to help connect youth to their various services. HIV counseling and testing is offered to those interested. In the past youth have found out their HIV positive status and are in care as a result of the health care provider connection made at Pridefest. "This event offers a unique opportunity to bring together youth of diverse sexual and gender orientation in a festive, educational, and affirming celebration while challenging homophobia and promoting positive social change in their communities," said Junior Garcia, of Harlem United.
WHO: The event is endorsed by over two dozen social service and health care providers and provides a necessary forum for these and other service providers to outreach to LGBTSTQ youth. Project S.T.A.Y. of NY Presbyterian Medical Center and the Health and Education Alternatives for Teens program will be on hand to provide FREE adolescent-friendly HIV counseling and testing. "Pridefest hopes to empower and motivate all participants to celebrate their identity while making responsible health decisions," said Dawn Dickerson, AIP Coordinator.
To participate in outreach, contribute literature, or find out more, contact the Adolescent Initiative Project at 212-305-1189.:
The Adolescent Initiative of the Partnership for Family Health: Northern Manhattan HIV Consortium is funded by Ryan White Title IV at the Joseph L. Mailman School of Public Health of Columbia University. This event is co-sponsored by People of Color in Crisis-Young Men of Color Coalition and the Ambassador Leadership Council.
Incentives provided by:
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