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COMPASS's 5 Year Anniversary Celebration!](https://www.gileadcompass.com/save-the-date-compasss-5-year-anniversary-celebration/) - Mark your calendars and we'll see you in Nashville this August! Save-The-Date! Celebrate 5 Years of Gilead COMPASS Initiative! August 18 - 20, 2023 Nashville, TN Registration Now Open! Space Is Limited, Sign-up Today! Join us in Nashville, TN from August 18th to 20th, 2023 for a 3-day event commemorating the 5th Anniversary of the Gilead - [Living Proof & Zero HIV Stigma Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/living-proof-zero-hiv-stigma-day/) -   From Stories of Triumph to an Emmy Nomination: Living Proof Advances the Fight Against HIV Stigma On Zero HIV Stigma Day, Living Proof Earns National Recognition with Daytime Emmy Nomination As we recognize Zero HIV Stigma Day, the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center (ECCC) is proud to celebrate the Daytime Emmy Award nomination of Living Proof, the 2025 Hulu - [COMPASS at IAS 2026](https://www.gileadcompass.com/compass-at-ias-2026/) - Where to Find COMPASS at IAS Tuesday, July 28th - Thursday, July 30th | Rio de Janeiro, BR The COMPASS Initiative® and our partners are proud to be presenting at the International AIDS Society (IAS) Conference, sharing research, lessons learned, and innovative approaches to advancing HIV prevention, care, capacity building, and health equity across - [PoWER NextGen HIV Leadership Academy](https://www.gileadcompass.com/power-nextgen-hiv-leadership-academy/) - Building the next generation of HIV and public health leaders through storytelling, advocacy, and action. About the Program PoWER NextGen is a paid, cohort-based training and leadership program for undergraduate students attending HBCUs in the U.S. South. The program equips students with practical public health skills and real-world experience by pairing training with hands-on coordination of campus - [Stories of Triumph: Honoring Southern Leaders This World AIDS Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/stories-of-triumph-honoring-southern-leaders-this-world-aids-day/) - A Fine Art Photography Exhibition Celebrating Southern Leadership in the Fight Against HIV In the American South, storytelling is more than tradition—it’s connection, memory, and survival. For generations, these stories have carried wisdom, preserved histories, and sparked hope in times of challenge. They are also powerful tools for breaking stigma and fueling advocacy, especially around - [Future Forward](https://www.gileadcompass.com/future-forward/) - Future Forward: Scenario Planning Workshop August 14–15, 2025 | Atlanta, Georgia The future won’t wait—neither should you.The world is shifting faster than ever, and HIV-focused nonprofits must be ready to navigate change with confidence. Future Forward is a two-day strategic lab where leaders from across the Southern United States will explore possible futures, prepare for - [Riding the Tides of Transformation](https://www.gileadcompass.com/riding-the-tides-of-transformation/) - Riding the Tides of Transformation Riding the Tides of Transformation is more than a conference—it’s a collective call to action. Designed for community leaders, advocates, and changemakers across the South, this gathering offers space to reflect on the present moment, deepen our practices, and shape new possibilities for justice, healing, and transformation. Check in at - [Real Talk: Honest Conversations Improve Healthcare Experiences for Transmasculine Individuals](https://www.gileadcompass.com/real-talk-honest-conversations-improve-healthcare-experiences-for-transmasculine-individuals/) - By: Marcus O. Reed Trans-men/Masculine Individuals Healthcare Needs & Challenges: Road trips can be a gateway for discovery, offering opportunities to uncover information about fellow members of the communities that we’re a part of and the state of these communities as a whole. From June 9 to November 4 of 2023, Atlanta-based organization Game Changing - [COMPASS At USCHA 2024!](https://www.gileadcompass.com/compass-uscha-2024/) - Navigate USCHA with COMPASS: Your COMPASS Guide to USCHA 2024 Welcome to the Gilead COMPASS Initiative® at USCHA 2024 agenda hub! As we gather in New Orleans for this year’s US Conference on HIV/AIDS, we’re excited to share a detailed schedule of our involvement throughout the event. The COMPASS team, alongside our partners and stakeholders, - [From Good to Great: Practical Tips for Elevating Your Grant Applications](https://www.gileadcompass.com/from-good-to-great/) - This article delivers key strategies for crafting compelling grant proposals, emphasizing alignment with funders' goals, clarity, and detailed project planning. It's a resource for anyone looking to secure funding and support for their impactful initiatives. Grant Writing Essentials Navigating the intricate world of grant applications can feel like an overwhelming journey, yet it's a crucial - [ATLWAD2023](https://www.gileadcompass.com/atlwad2023/) - Embrace Arts, Culture, and Black Wellness Join Us in Celebrating Stories of Hope, Triumph, and Resilience Presented by Emory University COMPASS Coordinating Center in Partnership with Gilead Sciences Inc., GLAAD, CDC Division of HIV Prevention, THRIVE SS, LOTUS, and Black Women’s Health Imperative When: December 1 & 3, 2023 Where: Buckhead Art & Company - [2023 ORGanized Webinar Series](https://www.gileadcompass.com/2023-organize-webinar-series/) - Game On: Achieving Organizational Sustainability through Winning Strategies Are you ready to level up your organization's capacity building and sustainability strategies? Then join us for the 2023 ORGanized webinar series, where we're using classic board games to explore winning strategies for organizational sustainability. Capacity building and organizational sustainability require many of the same skills as - [Call For Abstracts](https://www.gileadcompass.com/call-for-abstracts-jhcpu/) - Call for Abstracts for The Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved If you are interested in submitting an abstract and would like to sit with a COMPASS staff member, please select a timeslot for a 30-minute Technical Assistance (TA) Session to assist with the submission of your abstract. Dates are all - [Call For Project Summaries](https://www.gileadcompass.com/call-for-project-summaries/) - Call for Project Summaries: Share Your COMPASS Story In Less Than 150 Words We have an exciting opportunity for COMPASS Funded Partners to be included in a supplemental issue of the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved (JHCPU) to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the COMPASS 10-year initiative! We invite COMPASS - [JHCPU Article FAQs](https://www.gileadcompass.com/jhcpu-article-faqs/) - The Gilead COMPASS Initiative® invites you to write a full article that will be featured in an upcoming supplemental issue of the Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved (JHCPU) to celebrate the 5th anniversary of the 10-year initiative. The Gilead COMPASS Initiative® addresses the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Southern United States by collaborating - [Together... We Can Make HIV Black History: A Photo Story](https://www.gileadcompass.com/together-we-can-make-hiv-black-history-a-photo-story/) - by Haneen Elfaki National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) is an annual day of awareness that takes place on February 7th of each year. It was founded in 1999 by the National Black Leadership Commission on AIDS, and is a day dedicated to raise awareness of the impact of HIV/AIDS on Black communities, reduce stigma, - [Capacity Building in Action: The Pride Center at Equality Park](https://www.gileadcompass.com/capacity-building-in-action-the-pride-center-at-equality-park/) - by Haneen Elfaki Non-profits are essential organizations that rely heavily on volunteers, donations, and grants to continue their work in the community. However, an often-overlooked factor in the success of these organizations is their ability to engage in capacity building. Capacity building is the process of strengthening an organization’s ability to achieve its goals. This - [Call For Abstracts](https://www.gileadcompass.com/call-for-abstracts/) - Call for Abstracts for The Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved If you are interested in submitting an abstract and would like to sit with a COMPASS staff member, please select a timeslot for a 30-minute Technical Assistance (TA) Session to assist with the submission of your abstract. Dates are all - [Silence Doesn't Make Us Safe](https://www.gileadcompass.com/silence-doesnt-make-us-safe/) - HIV Advocate Quintara Lady Queen Lane speaks with Community Activist and COMPASSION Radio Host Crystal Lee about faith ministry amongst Black South Florida Churches and ways of healing their community. Introduction by Sean Black. “I have angels all in this house,” shares 68-year-old Crystal Lee over Zoom. She is seated in her bedroom underneath a - [Gilead Reaches Number One Spot as Top Overall Philanthropic Funder of HIV-Related Programs, According to Funders Concerned About AIDS Report](https://www.gileadcompass.com/gilead-reaches-number-one-spot-as-top-overall-philanthropic-funder-of-hiv-related-programs-according-to-funders-concerned-about-aids-report/) - May 19, 2022 Gilead Sciences, Inc. was officially recognized as the number one philanthropic funder of HIV-related programs in a new tracking report released by Funders Concerned About AIDS (FCAA). The report, found at: https://www.fcaaids.org/inform/philanthropic-support-to-address-hiv-aids/, is released annually and is widely regarded as the most comprehensive study of its kind. It analyzes 2020 funding data - [Trauma-Informed Policy & Advocacy Training Series!](https://www.gileadcompass.com/trauma-informed-policy-advocacy-training-series/) - May 10, 2022 The SUSTAIN Wellbeing COMPASS Coordinating Center has partnered with the Black Futurists Group (BFG) to create a video training series on Trauma-Informed Policy and Advocacy! Featuring BFG’s Founder and Executive Director Devin Barrington-Ward and Georgia State Representative Park Cannon, this video training series is designed to support and strengthen the advocacy efforts - [Lil Nas X Fights Stigma](https://www.gileadcompass.com/lil-nas-x-fights-stigma/) - Lil Nas X used his star power and the high public interest in the release of his second studio album, Montero, to help raise awareness about HIV and support local community organizations. Prior to the album’s release, Lil Nas X created the Montero Baby Registry which raised money for 17 organizations; 13 of which were - [Now Hiring!](https://www.gileadcompass.com/now-hiring/) - March 8, 2022 We have exciting news, the COMPASS Initiative® team is growing! Three out of four of our coordinating centers currently have open positions. Follow the links below for a detailed job description and to apply. Research Support Coordinator University of Houston (Houston, TX) Learn More Program Evaluator Wake Forest School of Divinity Posting - [Covid CBO Report 2021](https://www.gileadcompass.com/covid-cbo-report-2021/) - In 2021, Southern AIDS Coalition in partnership with the Center for Health Policy and Inequalities Research at Duke University conducted a survey to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the stability and functioning of southern community-based organizations that provide services for people living with HIV and to help devise solutions to address COVID-19 - [What’s Next:  A Reflection on 40 Years of Addressing HIV](https://www.gileadcompass.com/whats-next-a-reflection-on-40-years-of-addressing-hiv/) - This year marks the 40th year since HIV/AIDS was first diagnosed. Millions of lives have been lost yet there have been many advances. More than 37 million people live with HIV worldwide. Although there is still no cure for HIV, the collective persistence and advocacy of community members and scientists has led to significant - [DaBaby Meets With Leading Black HIV Advocates Representing Dozens of Organizations Who Signed Open Letter To The Artist](https://www.gileadcompass.com/dababy-meets-with-leading-black-hiv-advocates-representing-dozens-of-organizations-who-signed-open-letter-to-the-artist/) - August 31, 2021 - Today, Black leaders from nine HIV organizations across the U.S. announced they held a virtual, private meeting with artist Jonathan “DaBaby” Kirk to discuss HIV facts and share personal stories of living and thriving with HIV. The leaders called for a meeting with the artist in an open letter on August - [2021 State of HIV Stigma Survey Social Toolkit](https://www.gileadcompass.com/2021-state-of-hiv-stigma-survey-social-toolkit/) - GLAAD and Gilead Sciences launched the State of HIV Stigma, our second annual survey taking a national look at the impact of stigma on those living with HIV. The survey revealed some eye-opening results about how Americans view HIV and people living with HIV. 2021 State of HIV Stigma Survey In this toolkit you’ll find - [#SHAAD2021](https://www.gileadcompass.com/shaad2021/) - Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 2021 Today, August 20th, is Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD). This day was created by the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) COMPASS Coordinating Center to honor the work and discussion of effective, community-based solutions to end the HIV epidemic. Although HIV impacts the entire country, the South experiences the greatest burden of - [COMPASS 2021 Webinar Series](https://www.gileadcompass.com/compass-2021-webinar-series/) - This Fall all four of the COMPASS coordinating centers are coming together to offer an engaging and informative webinar series for organization and leaders. Learn ways to improve your services, practices, and grow your organizations from our knowledgeable and experienced staff. Spaces are limited, register today! Introduction to Trauma Informed Care Wednesday, August 18, 2021 - [HIV Organizations Call For A Meeting With DaBaby To Learn & Amplify the Facts](https://www.gileadcompass.com/orgs-call-for-meeting-with-dababy/) - “At a time when HIV continues to disproportionately impact Black Americans and queer and transgender people of color, a dialogue is critical. We must address the miseducation about HIV, expressed in your comments, and the impact it has on various communities.” August 4, 2021 - Today, eleven organizations including Arianna’s Center, Black AIDS Institute, GLAAD, - [An Open Letter to DaBaby](https://www.gileadcompass.com/an-open-letter-to-dababy/) - Wednesday, August 4, 2021 An Open Letter to DaBaby: We, the undersigned, represent organizations leading the fight to prevent HIV and provide care and treatment for people living with HIV, especially Black LGBTQ people across the Southern United States. We heard your inaccurate and harmful comments at Rolling Loud and have read your Instagram apology. - [Maternal Grace](https://www.gileadcompass.com/maternal-grace/) - HIV Advocate Lady Queen Lane reflects on Life and Motherhood While Encouraging Other Women to Take Charge of Their Health this National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day By Sean Black A child survivor of the 1980s’ instances of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, Quintara Lady Queen Lane is living a rich and purposeful life; unlike - [Transforming Systems](https://www.gileadcompass.com/transforming-systems/) - UH Graduate College of Social Work Receives $5 Million from Gilead Sciences, Inc. to Combat HIV/AIDS Epidemic in Southern United States HOUSTON, Feb. 22, 2021 - A University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work research center working to eradicate the underlying serious and systemic challenges that contribute to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the Southern - [A Time for Building Back Better in The American South](https://www.gileadcompass.com/a-time-for-building-back-better-in-the-american-south/) - By Sean Black, Telling Our Stories, Through the Lens The hardships surrounding COVID19 have been unimaginable, particularly for the more than 38 million people living with HIV around the world. Record-breaking numbers resulting in catastrophic loss of life in recent weeks has shown us once again the deadly power of a global pandemic. Since the - [Reflecting on Election Year 2020](https://www.gileadcompass.com/our-reflections-on-election-year-2020/) - COVID-19, community uprising over police brutality & systemic oppression, and a historic presidential election have left our nation divided and many of us reeling, anxious, and confused about what to expect next. For Black folx in particular, this election was a demonstration of the power and influence we carry. The strength of organizing, voting, and - [2nd Annual Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day- 2020 (SHAAD)](https://www.gileadcompass.com/2nd-annual-southern-hiv-aids-awareness-day-2020-shaad/) - There is an HIV/AIDS crisis in the South and finding a solution requires all of us to be engaged in collective, bold, and innovative strategies to reduce the disparities. Keep reading to learn more about SHAAD and access the social media toolkit. Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is packed with many insightful and engaging events for 2020. Check out the - [ORGanized: A Webinar Series on Organizational Capacity Building](https://www.gileadcompass.com/organized-a-webinar-series-on-organizational-capacity-building/) - Emory University COMPASS Coordinating Center is excited to announce a monthly webinar series geared towards building the organizational capacity of non-profits and service providers in the South. Each webinar will feature topical experts currently working in the Southern community and provide an opportunity to learn about strategies for improving operations in at least one of - [Working Toward Change in the South](https://www.gileadcompass.com/working-toward-change-in-the-south/) - NBHAAD 2019: Highlighting Impactful Organizations in the South Each year on February 7th, we recognize National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD) to promote education, testing, and prevention of HIV within Black communities across the United States. African Americans make up only 12% of the U.S. population but account for nearly 43% of new HIV infections.1 - [World AIDS Day 2019](https://www.gileadcompass.com/world-aids-day-2019/) - Since its inception, HIV and AIDS have been enthralled in stigma and miseducation. This has led to many barriers to healthcare and has had a destructive impact on populations across the world. However, times are changing. Communities that have been heavily impacted by HIV and AIDS are remaining vibrant, with an unyielding spirit. So much - [More than a Statistic. More than One Story.](https://www.gileadcompass.com/more-than-a-statistic-more-than-one-story/) - Column By: Tiffany Smith Tiffany lives in Atlanta, GA and works with the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center. She previously worked for the Peace Corps and USAID, stationed in Zambia, from 2015-2018. She is passionate about addressing health disparities, sustainable development, and culturally appropriate care. I remember the first time I saw this graphic that - [Intimate Partner Violence and HIV: Is There a Connection?](https://www.gileadcompass.com/intimate-partner-violence-and-hiv-is-there-a-connection/) - Column By: Kheyanna Suarez Hailing from the beautiful island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Kheyanna has spent a majority of her upbringing in sunny South Florida. She graduated from Florida Atlantic University with a degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. She has also worked as a Community Health Educator for Planned Parenthood in - [Marcus Stanley is Engaging Communities to Combat HIV/AIDS](https://www.gileadcompass.com/marcus-stanley-is-engaging-communities-to-combat-hiv-aids/) - Our friends over at Public Health Perspectives, a podcast series presented by JPHMP, sat down with our very own Marcus Stanley to discuss aspects relevant to engaging communities and the necessity of building from the ground up. Read more and listen to the podcast here. A little about Marcus: Marcus Stanley currently works for the University - [Q&A with COMPASS Coordinating Center Directors](https://www.gileadcompass.com/qa-with-compass-coordinating-center-directors/) - Our first contributors need no introduction. Well-known in their respective fields, Patrick Sullivan, PhD, DVM, Nic Carlisle, JD, and Samira Ali, PhD, LMSW, are the Directors for the three COMPASS Initiative® Coordinating Centers. Each brings unique expertise and perspective to the strategy and mission behind the COMPASS Initiative®. Patrick Sullivan, PhD, DVM – a professor - [The Intersection of Faith and Wellness](https://www.gileadcompass.com/the-intersection-of-faith-and-wellness/) - Column By: Tiffany Smith Tiffany lives in Atlanta, GA and works with the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center. She previously worked for the Peace Corps and USAID, stationed in Zambia, from 2015-2018. She is passionate about addressing health disparities, sustainable development, and culturally appropriate care. Imagine you have a friend who is a member of ## Pages - [Home](https://www.gileadcompass.com/) - [Southern AIDS Coalition](https://www.gileadcompass.com/sac/) - Stigma Reduction and Culturally Appropriate Care The mission of the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC) is to end the HIV epidemic in the South. SAC is a non-partisan coalition of government, community, and business leaders working alongside thousands of community members to prevent new transmissions and build a better South for people living with HIV (PLHIV). - [Community Partners](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-partners/) - Community Partners - HIV/AIDS Organization Support The Gilead COMPASS Initiative® Coordinating Center partners include organizations in the Southern United States who have worked with the Coordinating Centers through our community investment opportunities. These opportunities consist of trainings, grants, and collaborative learning cohorts. With the South as the epicenter for our Initiative, we are bringing the - [Work With Us](https://www.gileadcompass.com/work-with-us/) - Work With Us to End the HIV Epidemic At COMPASS, we believe that ending the HIV epidemic in the Southern United States is within reach—but it requires all of us working together. In less than a decade, we’ve made remarkable strides, yet there’s still so much more to do. From tackling HIV stigma to supporting - [Our Impact](https://www.gileadcompass.com/ourimpact/) - The South Faces the Greatest Burden of the HIV Epidemic — COMPASS is Leading the Way to Change! The Gilead COMPASS Initiative® is tackling the HIV crisis in the Southern United States by partnering with local leaders, advocates, and community-based organizations to address the needs of people living with and affected by HIV. COMPASS - [Trainings](https://www.gileadcompass.com/trainings/) - Looking for training and awareness programs for HIV stigma reduction? We at Gilead COMPASS Initiative provide consultations for reducing HIV-related stigma and building awareness about HIV and AIDS. - [Collaborative Learning](https://www.gileadcompass.com/collaborative-learning/) - Connecting, Building, and Learning Together Collaborative Learning Opportunities allow organizations to come together and learn how to build their organization’s infrastructure, implement best practices, and connect with subject matter experts with colleagues doing similar work. Three different collaborative learning opportunities are offered through the Gilead COMPASS Initiative® : Pilot Partners, The PoWER Institute, LEARN, & - [Grants](https://www.gileadcompass.com/grants/) - Searching for HIV health related resources in the Southern United States? The COMPASS Coordinating Centers provide community grants to organizations across the Southern United States. Visit our website to get more information! - [Emory University](https://www.gileadcompass.com/emory-university/) - Promoting Health & Preventing Disease Locally, Nationally, & Globally Emory University and the Rollins School of Public Health’s physicians, scientists, and educators have played a key role in HIV/AIDS from the earliest days of the epidemic. From leading behavioral and prevention research to treating and counseling thousands of patients, Emory has been a local, national, - [Resource Center](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource-center/) - [Who We Are](https://www.gileadcompass.com/who-we-are/) - [Shared Values](https://www.gileadcompass.com/shared-values/) - [External Resources](https://www.gileadcompass.com/external-resources/) - Here you will find national and global resources on HIV-related topics, and archived webinars hosted by the COMPASS Coordinating Centers. - [Webinars](https://www.gileadcompass.com/webinars/) - [Jobs](https://www.gileadcompass.com/jobs/) - [Submit a New Grant Opportunity](https://www.gileadcompass.com/submit-a-new-grant-opportunity/) - [Post a Job](https://www.gileadcompass.com/post-a-job/) - [Job Dashboard](https://www.gileadcompass.com/job-dashboard/) - [Coordinating Centers](https://www.gileadcompass.com/coordinating-centers/) - [Data Methods](https://www.gileadcompass.com/data-methods/) - Need to find a local resource? Searching for the drive time to receive care and services? Here you will find resources in the South on HIV-related topics. You will be able to search our map of the Deep South for links to state-specific resources. And you will have the opportunity to use infographics created by - [Wake Forest University School of Divinity](https://www.gileadcompass.com/wake-forest/) - At Wake Forest, we have a large and diverse network of community partners across the southern region and look forward to strengthening and expanding this network to respond to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in the South among diverse faith traditions. - [The University of Houston – Graduate College of Social Work](https://www.gileadcompass.com/houston/) - SUSTAIN Center The University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work (GCSW) prepares diverse leaders in practice and research to address complex challenges and achieve sustainable social, racial, economic, and political justice, locally and globally, through exceptional education, innovative research, and meaningful community engagement. Our vision is to achieve social, racial, economic, and political justice, - [Maps & Infographics](https://www.gileadcompass.com/maps-infographics/) - Need to find a local resource? Searching for the drive time to receive care and services? Here you will find resources in the South on HIV-related topics. Download maps and infographics created by the Gilead COMPASS Initiative® team to help enhance your presentation or project. Service Desert Mapping Under the Emory University Coordinating Center, the - [Questions About COMPASS](https://www.gileadcompass.com/questions-about-compass/) - [FAQs](https://www.gileadcompass.com/faqs/) - Find out everything you need to know about Gilead COMPASS Initiative® Coordinating Center opportunities and the work we are doing to address the HIV epidemic in the South with a few of our most commonly asked questions. 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This one-pager highlights the program's transformative impact, showcasing key achievements in - [Evaluation Module Learning Module](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/evaluation-module/) - External Webpage Notice: This link will take you to an external webpage hosted by LearnUpon LMS. Please note that registration is required, and it’s completely free. Click here register and access the evaluation learning module. Welcome to this self-directed, self-paced introductory training module designed to increase the knowledge and capacity of community-based organizations and other - [HIV Prevalence. Access, and ServiceMapping Report](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/hiv-prevalence-access-and-servicemapping-report/) - USING AIDSVU TO EXAMINE HIV PREVALENCE, ACCESS, AND SERVICE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA AND HOUSTON, TEXAS is a detailed mapping report by the Emory COMPASS Coordinating Center, in collaboration with AIDSVu, examining HIV prevalence and the accessibility of healthcare providers and transportation for those living with or at risk of HIV in Atlanta, GA, and Houston, - [Crafting Your Mission & Vision Module](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/mission-vision-module/) - Welcome to our Self-Paced Crafting your Mission and Vision Course! Click Here To Access Mission and Vision Learning Module External Webpage Notice: This link will take you to an external webpage hosted by LearnUpon LMS. Please note that registration is required, and it's completely free. Join our self-paced, online training course designed to help community-based - [Using Geographic Information Systems and Maps for Program Planning and Development](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/using-geographic-information-systems-and-maps-for-program-planning-and-development/) - Welcome to our Self-Paced GIS Training Course! Click Here To Access Using Geographic Information Systems and Maps for Program Planning and Development External Webpage Notice: This link will take you to an external webpage hosted by LearnUpon LMS. Please note that registration is required, and it's completely free. This course is designed to introduce you - [At the Intersections of Blackness and Queerness in the South](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/at-the-intersections-of-blackness-and-queerness-in-the-south/) - This panel conversation explores Black allyship and LGBTQ identities while living and thriving in the South. Centered in uplifting unheard voice, Award Winning Writer and Activist, Raquel Willis moderates with panelists Ian L. Haddock, Executive Director, The Normal Anomaly Initiative, Dwyane Williams, Program Manager, AIDS United, Jennifer Barnes Balenciaga, LGBTQ Liaison for State Representative Park - [The Paths Shall Come Together: The Intersections of Faith, Sexuality, and HIV](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/the-paths-shall-come-together-the-intersections-of-faith-sexuality-and-hiv/) - Led by Wake Forest University’s School of Divinity this panel will explore how we bridge the gap between faith communities’ challenges with sexuality and HIV. Featuring a key moderator in conversation with faith leaders and HIV experts. Watch the video here. - [The State of HIV Stigma](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/the-state-of-hiv-stigma/) - The HIV Stigma Panel moderated by DaShawn Usher, Programs Officer, Communities of Color, GLAAD with panelists Shakita Brooks Jones, Founder and Executive Director, Central Alabama Alliance, Resource & Advocacy Center, Inc., Torrian L. Baskerville, Senior Associate, Prevention (CBA), NASTAD, Dr. Andrea Dunn, Founder & Executive Director, Let’s Beehive!, Inc., Dr. Victoria Frye, Associate Medical Professor - [2021 HIV Stigma and Faith Summit Panels](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/2021-hiv-stigma-and-faith-summit-panels/) - The Paths Shall Come Together: The Intersections of Faith, Sexuality, and HIV The State of HIV Stigma At the Intersections of Blackness and Queerness in the South - [2022 Transformative Grant Informational Webinar](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/2022-transformative-grant-informational-webinar/) - [2021 Transformative Grant Informational Webinar](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/2021-transformative-grant-informational-webinar/) - [Wake Forest Faith Coordinating Center Grantee Webinar](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/wake-forest-faith-coordinating-center-grantee-webinar/) - [Lobbying & Advocacy 101 For Nonprofits & Community Based Organizations](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/lobbying-advocacy-101-for-nonprofits-community-based-organizations/) - [ORGanized: Meaningful Engagement of Volunteers in the Age of Social Distancing](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/organized-meaningful-engagement-of-volunteers-in-the-age-of-social-distancing/) - [Climate Change, Environmental Change, and Making Some Change: Fundraising for Nonprofits in 2020](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/climate-change-environmental-change-and-making-some-change-fundraising-for-nonprofits-in-2020/) - [Transforming Worship & Service Experience In the Era of COVID-19](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/transforming-worship-service-experience-in-the-era-of-covid-19/) - [To Be or Not To Be a Nonprofit](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/to-be-or-not-to-be-a-nonprofit/) - [Organization Structure or Restructure: What You Should Know About Doing Both](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/organization-structure-or-restructure-what-you-should-know-about-doing-both/) - [Compliance: Everything You Need To Know about Following the Law](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/compliance-everything-you-need-to-know-about-following-the-law/) - [New Hope Creating the Pathway for Mobilizing Strategies to Address HIV in 2021](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/new-hope-creating-the-pathway-for-mobilizing-strategies-to-address-hiv-in-2021/) - [Honoring Women in Social Service Leadership](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/honoring-women-in-social-service-leadership/) - [A Plan Is Just a Plan](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/a-plan-is-just-a-plan/) - [Return to Business as Usual?: Planning Strategies for Workplace Re-Entry](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/return-to-business-as-usual-planning-strategies-for-workplace-re-entry/) - [Managing Through COVID-19](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/managing-through-covid-19/) - [Faith Coordinating Center Website](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/faith-coordinating-center-website/) - https://divinity.wfu.edu/compass-initiative-faith-coordinating-center/ - [National Faith and HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Toolkit](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/national-faith-and-hiv-aids-awareness-day-toolkit/) - [14 Days of HIV Awareness Toolkit](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/14-days-of-hiv-awareness-toolkit/) - [Infographics for HIV Cure Research Day (created by AIDSVu)](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/infographics-for-hiv-cure-research-day-created-by-aidsvu/) - [Virtual Training Series](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/virtual-training-series/) - [Transforming the Story Through Spoken Word](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/transforming-the-story-through-spoken-word/) - [Evaluation Plan Template](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/evaluation-plan-template/) - [Work Plan Template](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/work-plan-template/) - [Power Within Reach Video](https://www.gileadcompass.com/resource/power-within-reach-video/) ## Grant Opportunities - [NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants](https://www.gileadcompass.com/grant_opportunity/nbcuniversal-local-impact-grants/) - [Grant Example](https://www.gileadcompass.com/grant_opportunity/grant-example-7/) - [Grant Example](https://www.gileadcompass.com/grant_opportunity/grant-1/) - 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Hatch Lecture & Symposium taking place on Tuesday, December 3, 2024! The theme for the 2024 - [GOSPEL Docuseries Screening (Canton, MS)](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/gospel-docuseries-screening-canton-ms/) - Join Us For a Special GOSPEL Docuseries Screening Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 6 PM CDT Priestley Chapel Missionary Baptist Church 177 Virlilia Road Canton, Mississippi Welcome to the GOSPEL Docuseries Screening with the Faith COMPASS Center of Wake Forest University School of Divinity! Join us for an insightful evening at Priestley Chapel Missionary Baptist Church. Dive into thought-provoking discussions and explore - [GLAAD's State of HIV Stigma Report Community Briefing](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/glaads-state-of-hiv-stigma-report-community-briefing/) - We are excited to invite you to join GLAAD's State of HIV Stigma Report Community Briefing on Tuesday, October 1st at 5 PM ET. This important event will bring together advocates, policymakers, and community leaders to discuss the latest findings of the State of HIV Stigma report and chart actionable solutions to address HIV stigma. - [Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Counseling (Day 2)](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/fundamentals-of-hiv-prevention-counseling-copy/) - [Fundamentals of HIV Prevention Counseling](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/fundamentals-of-hiv-prevention-counseling/) - [GLAAD Media Advocacy Training: Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For Today’s Activist, Engagement 101 Copy](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/glaad-media-advocacy-training-telling-your-story-messaging-media-tools-for-todays-activist-engagement-101-3-copy/) - On behalf of GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and the GLAAD Media Institute, we’re excited to host a media advocacy training for local organization staff, community leaders, and individuals on October 10, 2024 in San Juan from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with lunch provided. Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools - [GLAAD Media Advocacy Training: Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For Today’s Activist, Engagement 101 Copy](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/glaad-media-advocacy-training-telling-your-story-messaging-media-tools-for-todays-activist-engagement-101-3-copy-2/) - On behalf of GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and the GLAAD Media Institute, we’re excited to host a media advocacy training for local organization staff, community leaders, and individuals on October 17, 2024 in Orlando from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with lunch provided. Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For - [GLAAD Media Advocacy Training: Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For Today’s Activist, Engagement 101](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/glaad-media-advocacy-training-telling-your-story-messaging-media-tools-for-todays-activist-engagement-101-3/) - On behalf of GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and the GLAAD Media Institute, we’re excited to host a media advocacy training for local organization staff, community leaders, and individuals on October 23, 2024 in Raleigh from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with lunch provided. Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For - [GLAAD Media Advocacy Training: Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For Today’s Activist, Engagement 101](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/glaad-media-advocacy-training-telling-your-story-messaging-media-tools-for-todays-activist-engagement-101-2/) - On behalf of GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and the GLAAD Media Institute, we’re excited to host a media advocacy training for local organization staff, community leaders, and individuals on September 25, 2024 in Columbia from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with lunch provided. Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For - [GLAAD Media Advocacy Training: Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools For Today’s Activist, Engagement 101](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/glaad-media-advocacy-training-telling-your-story-messaging-media-tools-for-todays-activist-engagement-101/) - On behalf of GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, and the GLAAD Media Institute, we’re excited to host a media advocacy training for local organization staff, community leaders, and individuals on September 11, 2024 in New Orleans from 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM, with lunch provided. Telling Your Story: Messaging & Media Tools - [Arts in Health Forum: Research & Practice](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/arts-in-health-forum-research-practice/) - Arts in Health Forum: Research & Practice Come join us at the Emory Rollins School of Public Health for a mulitidisciplinary forum that will include performances, exhibitions, and reflections from arts & health leaders! This session will include focused discussions around the following topics: Arts in Health Curriculum & Research Artistic genius and the experience - [International Volunteer Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/international-volunteer-day/) - International Volunteer Day (IVD), observed annually on December 5, celebrates and recognizes the contributions of volunteers worldwide. It provides an opportunity for volunteers to showcase their work, share their values, and highlight the impact of their efforts in driving development and positive change. - [World Sexual Health Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/world-sexual-health-day/) - World Sexual Health Day, observed on September 4 each year, promotes awareness of sexual health and well-being around the world. It encourages open conversations about sexuality, educates on the importance of sexual rights, and advocates for access to sexual health services. The day aims to reduce stigma, promote healthy relationships, and emphasize the role of - [National Stress Awareness Day 2024](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/national-stress-awareness-day-2024/) - National Stress Awareness Day 2024 is dedicated to raising awareness about the effects of stress on physical and mental health. This day encourages individuals to recognize stress and manage it in healthy ways, emphasizing the importance of self-care and stress-reduction techniques. It serves as a reminder to prioritize mental well-being, minimize stressors, and seek support - [HIV Cure Research Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/hiv-cure-research-day/) - HIV Cure Research Day, observed annually on December 14, raises awareness and honors the efforts of researchers, advocates, and community members striving to find a cure for HIV. Co-founded in 2016 by Dr. Allison Mathews and Kimberly Knight in North Carolina, the day promotes the power of collective advocacy in advancing HIV cure research. The - [World Mental Health Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/world-mental-health-day/) - World Mental Health Day, observed on October 10, is an international day dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and promoting mental well-being for all. It provides an opportunity to advocate for mental health education, fight stigma, and improve access to mental health care. The theme for 2024 focuses on fostering mental health in - [Transgender Day of Remembrance](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/transgender-day-of-remembrance/) - Transgender Day of Remembrance, observed annually on November 20, honors the memory of transgender individuals who have lost their lives due to anti-transgender violence. It is a day to raise awareness about the ongoing violence and discrimination faced by the transgender community and to reflect on the need for continued advocacy for transgender rights and - [Transgender Awareness Week](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/transgender-awareness-week/) - Transgender Awareness Week, observed each year in mid-November, is a time to raise visibility and awareness about transgender people and the issues they face. It focuses on educating the public, advocating for transgender rights, and honoring the lives and experiences of transgender individuals. The week culminates in the Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20, - [National Rural Health Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/national-rural-health-day/) - Since 2011, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) has designated the third Thursday of November as National Rural Health Day to celebrate the "Power of Rural." This day highlights the efforts of rural healthcare providers, communities, organizations, and stakeholders, including State Offices of Rural Health (SORH), who are dedicated to meeting - [World AIDS Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/world-aids-day/) - World AIDS Day, observed annually, serves as a reminder of the global fight to end HIV-related stigma, a moment to honor those we've lost, and a call to action toward a future where HIV is no longer a public health threat. First held in 1988, it provides a platform to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS and - [National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/national-latinx-aids-awareness-day/) - October 15 is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD), first observed in 2003 by the Hispanic Federation and the Latino Commission on AIDS. NLAAD raises awareness about the disproportionate impact of HIV on Hispanic/Latinx communities, promotes HIV testing, and aims to end HIV stigma. It also serves as a community mobilization effort to encourage effective - [National Gay Men's HIV/AIDS Awareness Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/national-gay-mens-hiv-aids-awareness-day/) - National Gay Men’s HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, launched in 2008 by the National Association of People with AIDS, recognizes the disproportionate impact of HIV on gay men. This observance raises awareness about stopping HIV stigma and encourages HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among gay and bisexual men. These communities often face additional challenges, such as racism, - [CARE4ME Services Celebrating 10 Years of Community Service](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/care4me-services-celebrating-10-years-of-community-service/) - CARE4ME Services invites you to celebrate a milestone in our history, work, and accomplishments since its establishment on September 14, 2014. Celebration of 10 Years of Community Service Tuesday, September 24, 2024 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM Jackson Medical Mall, Community Meeting Room, and Common Area, 350 W. Woodrow Wilson Avenue Jackson, Mississippi Yes, we - [National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/national-hiv-aids-and-aging-awareness-day/) - National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day (NHAAD), led by the AIDS Institute, is observed on September 18 each year. It highlights the growing number of people who are living longer with HIV due to advances in treatment. The day also raises awareness of the unique health, social needs, and challenges related to HIV prevention, testing, - [National African Immigrants and Refugee HIV and Hepatitis Awareness Day](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/national-african-immigrants-and-refugee-hiv-and-hepatitis-awareness-day/) - September 9 is National African Immigrant and Refugee HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis Awareness Day (NAIRHHA Day). Established in 2014 by advocates in Massachusetts, Washington, D.C., and New York, this day focuses on raising awareness about the unique HIV and viral hepatitis challenges faced by African immigrants in the U.S. NAIRHHA Day aims to address these needs - [SUSTAINing Change Through Ink and Insights: A Celebration of Our Collective Work](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/sustaining-change-through-ink-and-insights-a-celebration-of-our-collective-work/) - SUSTAINing Change Through Ink and Insights: A Celebration of Our Collective Work RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/STII2024 Join us for “SUSTAINing Change: Through Ink and Insights: A Celebration of Our Collective Work,” which will celebrate our collective efforts in combating HIV/AIDS in the South over the last six years. During this celebration, we will honor the work - [USCHA 2024](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/uscha-2024/) - USCHA is fast approaching, and we’re excited for our annual family reunion. USCHA’s Southern Advisory and Host Committees have been working hard all year to curate a great conference experience for all. We thank our session presenters for providing new opportunities for skills-building to address the HIV epidemic in our communities. We also thank our - [Moving Faith Forward in the South to End the Epidemic](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/moving-faith-forward-in-the-south-to-end-the-epidemic/) - People of faith, faith leaders, and people working in the HIV and AIDS response are invited to attend a hybrid Faith Pre-Conference to the U.S. Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA) to discuss and develop strategies to access and strengthen the capacity of houses of worship and faith-based organizations who are engaged or wish to engage in - [AFTERGLOW: A Celebration of Blackness](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/afterglow-a-celebration-of-blackness/) - Afterglow: A Celebration of Blackness, honors the Arts and Culture of New Orleans and celebrates the positive, impactful work that Southern Movement Leaders and HIV Activists are doing to shift the culture to ensure a more just, humane, and equitable world. PERFORMERS NEVERENDING NINA Neverending Nina combines advocacy in her art by showcasing her talent, - [BLK In The South: A Southern HIV Summit](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/blk-in-the-south-a-southern-hiv-summit/) - BLK in the South: A Southern HIV Summit, an official pre-conference at the 2024 United States Conference on HIV and AIDS, aims to bring together local community members, HIV activists, and movement leaders to discuss the impact of HIV on the Black community in the Southern United States. It is a one-day convening designed to - [Southern Policymaker Academy](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/southern-policymaker-academy/) - You are invited to join us for the Southern Policymaker Academy in Atlanta, GA, on July 30-31. REGISTER NOW The Mayor’s office of the City of Atlanta and the Southern AIDS Coalition (SAC), is hosting an in-person academy for policymakers from across the South. Led by faculty with lived experience and subject-matter expertise, including advocates, - [Southern Solidarity HIV Advocacy Summit](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/southern-solidarity-hiv-advocacy-summit/) - Southern Solidarity HIV Advocacy Summit Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA Fri., Nov. 3 – Sat., Nov. 4, 2023 Get ready to join forces at the “Southern Solidarity HIV Advocacy Summit” hosted by Emory COMPASS Center, Southern AIDS Coalition, and ACT NOW: END AIDS. This empowering event is set to take place - [](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/3526/) - On Saturday, March 25, 2023 from 12pm-5pm PIHC will be hosting a youth gaming fair here at our Decatur Center. We want to open our doors to young people and young adults to learn more about our programs, win some prizes, enjoy lunch on us, get tested, and get linked to services! There will be - [Free Bros Movie Night](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/free-bros-movie-night/) - [Addressing the Intersections of HIV, Sex Work, and Harm Reduction](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/3419/) - Jasmine Tasaki is a staunch advocate and community organizer for transgender women and issues affecting trans rights, health, and housing. Through her work, intersectionality has become very important to her. Jasmine has worked as a PrEP navigator, an HIV counselor, Sexual Health Educator, and Cultural Competency Facilitator for the Memphis Police Department. She was also - [Holiday Sneaker Ball](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/holiday-sneaker-ball/) - The Faith Coordinating Center would like to invite you to a Holiday Sneaker Ball in observance of HIV Cure Research Day. Put on your best pair of sneakers and join us for good music, food, drinks, and fun. - [Change the Pattern](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/change-the-pattern-2022-12-03/) - Change The Pattern Is Back! December 1 - 4, 2022 Montgomery, Selma, & Birmingham, AL Montgomery, Selma, & Birmingham, Alabama: Quilt Exhibition & Programming begins next Wednesday, November 30! The second major Change the Pattern Quilt display with a week of free events and programs drawing multigenerational audiences for community activities and fellowship. More than - [Change the Pattern](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/change-the-pattern-2022-12-02/) - Change The Pattern Is Back! December 1 - 4, 2022 Montgomery, Selma, & Birmingham, AL Montgomery, Selma, & Birmingham, Alabama: Quilt Exhibition & Programming begins next Wednesday, November 30! The second major Change the Pattern Quilt display with a week of free events and programs drawing multigenerational audiences for community activities and fellowship. More than - [Change the Pattern](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/change-the-pattern-2022-12-04/) - Change The Pattern Is Back! December 1 - 4, 2022 Montgomery, Selma, & Birmingham, AL Montgomery, Selma, & Birmingham, Alabama: Quilt Exhibition & Programming begins next Wednesday, November 30! The second major Change the Pattern Quilt display with a week of free events and programs drawing multigenerational audiences for community activities and fellowship. More than - [Change the Pattern](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/change-the-pattern/) - Change The Pattern Is Back! December 1 - 4, 2022 Montgomery, Selma, & Birmingham, AL Montgomery, Selma, & Birmingham, Alabama: Quilt Exhibition & Programming begins next Wednesday, November 30! The second major Change the Pattern Quilt display with a week of free events and programs drawing multigenerational audiences for community activities and fellowship. More than - [Mind, Body, and Soul: A Summit on Faith and HIV](https://www.gileadcompass.com/community-event/mind-body-and-soul-a-summit-on-faith-and-hiv/) - Join us for a night of fellowship and dialogue at the Mind, Body, and Soul Summit. Faith leaders, scholars and community leaders will discuss the relationship the relationship between faith and HIV. 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