Announcing the 2019 ACTION in The South – Latinx Grant Partners

The SUSTAIN Wellbeing COMPASS Coordinating Center has awarded the ACTION Latinx Grant to seven organizations in the South!

Selected organizations represent Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Texas. We are excited to partner with organizations that serve the Latinx communities. Their work will result in more culturally appropriate services that will enhance the wellbeing of Latinx communities in the South.

¡El Centro de Coordinación COMPASS de SUSTAIN Wellbeing ha otorgado la subvención ACCIÓN en el Sur – Latinx Grant a siete organizaciones en el Sur!

Las organizaciones seleccionadas representan a Alabama, Florida, Georgia y Texas. Estamos entusiasmados de asociarnos con organizaciones que sirven a las comunidades Latinx. El trabajo de estas organizaciones dará resultados en forma de servicios más culturalmente apropiados que mejorarán el bienestar de las comunidades Latinx en el Sur.

2019 ACTION in the South – Latinx Grant Partners / ACCIÓN en el Sur – Latinx Grant

AIDS Alabama
Birmingham, AL
AIDS Alabama devotes its energy and resources statewide to helping people with HIV/AIDS live healthy, independent lives and works to prevent the spread of HIV. // AIDS Alabama dedica su energía y recursos en todo el estado a ayudar a las personas con VIH / SIDA a vivir vidas saludables e independientes y trabaja para prevenir la propagación del VIH.

Eagle Pass SAFE
Eagle Pass, TX
Eagle Pass SAFE (Sexuality Advocacy for Everyone) will provide education and resources for sexual health as well as enhancing the self-affirmation, dignity, and equal rights of the LGBTQ community. // Eagle Pass SAFE (Defensa de la sexualidad para todos) proporcionará educación y recursos para la salud sexual, además de mejorar la autoafirmación, la dignidad y la igualdad de derechos de la comunidad LGBTQ.

Fundación Latinoamericana De Acción Social (FLAS)
Houston, TX
We are committed to enhancing behavioral health and wellness services for the Latino community. // Estamos comprometidos a mejorar los servicios de salud conductual y bienestar para la comunidad latina.

High Impacto
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Our mission is to provide education on the prevention of HIV/AIDS and comprehensive support services to Latinos and other minorities communities those affected by the condition. // Nuestra Misión es proporcionar educación sobre la prevención del VIH-SIDA y servicios integrales de apoyo a los latinos y otras minorías afectadas por esta condición.

Latino LinQ
Atlanta, GA
Latino LinQ advances LGBTQ equity by facilitating support services to Latinx LGBTQ people, and their families, in the areas of healthcare and legal assistance. // Latino LinQ promueve equidad para la comunidad  LGBTQ Latinx, y sus familias en las áreas de cuidado de salud y asistencia legal.

Miracle of Love
Orlando, FL
The mission of Miracle of Love, Inc. is to provide comprehensive, multicultural HIV/AIDS care, education and prevention services that are effective and responsive to the Central Florida communities. // La misión de Miracle of Love, Inc. es proporcionar servicios integrales y multiculturales de atención, educación y prevención del VIH / SIDA que sean efectivos y respondan a las comunidades de Florida Central.

Organización Latina de Trans en Texas (OTT)
Houston, TX
Defend, Protect and Ensure equal rights for the trans population in the state of Texas. Have basic access to health, social protection and human rights security for our trans population. // Defender, Proteger y Asegurar la igualdad de derechos para la población trans en el estado de Texas. Tener accesos básicos de salud, protección social y seguridad de derechos humanos para nuestra población trans.

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