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April 1, 2025 – March 31, 2026 Guide Lines.


Living with HIV/AIDS can bring unexpected financial challenges. The PWA Financial Assistance Program is here to help community members ease some of those burdens and support your health and well-being. We want to make sure that our limited resources are shared fairly. That’s why we’ve updated these guidelines based on feedback from over 250 community members. To help us continue this support, please make sure your requests follow the guidelines outlined here.


A Few Things to Keep in Mind:

  • Only requests that meet these guidelines will be considered.
  • These guidelines may change based on available funding.
  • To access financial assistance, you must be a registered community member with PWA.
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We’re thrilled to announce that the Red Dress Ball is back for its eighth edition!

Join us on:

Saturday, April 12th

at Toronto’s legendary El Mocambo for an unforgettable evening filled with fun, flair, and community spirit.



Photography by Steve Blackburn:

Photo Credit: @yyzevents
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TOP STAR LIVE is BACK!

 

Starting March 26th, 2025, we invite singers, comedians, dancers, magicians, and live performers to take the stage and share their talents! Hosted by the incredible Jade Elektra, this competition runs every Wednesday until June 2nd at our NEW LOCATION: Studio 163 (163 Queen St East, Toronto – Wheelchair Accessible).

 

🎭 Event Details:

📍 Sign-up: 5:00 – 5:30 PM

🎤 Showtime: 6:00 PM

🎟 No Cover – Free Entry!


🎉 What’s at Stake?

💰 Weekly Winner: $100 cash prize + a spot in the finals

🏆 Grand Finale Prize: $1000 + a performance spot on the Pride Toronto stage!


How to Participate:

🎶 Performers should bring their music in MP3 format on a USB drive.

⏳ Each act will have 7 minutes to wow the crowd and impress the judges!

 

Bring your friends; audience votes help determine the winner!

 

We would greatly appreciate it if you could share this opportunity within your community. Please find the event flyer attached for your reference and distribution. If you have any questions or need more details, feel free to reach out.

 

Looking forward to seeing some incredible talent take the stage!

Are you ready to create boldly?

Studio163

is your stage

Let’s bring your story to life.

Studio163, a groundbreaking recording studio designed to foster inclusivity and diversity in music, is thrilled to announce its official opening at 163 Queen Street East, Toronto. 

Founded on the belief that creativity thrives in safe, welcoming spaces, Studio163 empowers artists of all genres, genders, and cultural backgrounds to express themselves freely and collaborate without barriers.
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Mount Sinai Hospital

HELP US IMPROVE

HIV CARE for ELDERS

STUDY FOR OLDER ADULTS (50+) LIVING WITH HIV


We are inviting health and social care providers, administrators, caregivers, peers, and older adults living with HIV (aged 50 and older) to an in-person workshop at PWA offices:


Why Participate?

Help shape care services for older adults living with HIV. Connect with caregivers and healthcare providers in a collaborative setting. Contribute to a team-based approach to geriatric-HIV care. Co-design group session (with caregivers and providers) to share ideas directly. You can choose to do an interview, or co-design session or both (virtually or in-person)


April 28th

11 am to 1 pm

163 Queen St, East.


To discuss their health and social care needs and co-design strategies for improving care in Ontario.


*** Lunch and an honorarium for your time will be provided! ***

For any questions or to participate, contact us:


By EMAIL:

shanuki.goonasekera@mailutoronto.ca

salsabeel.jasiem@mail.utoronto.ca


By PHONE:

416- 586-4800 ext 4374


Principal Investigator: Dr. Kristina Kokorelias and Dr. Luxey Sirisegaram

Sinai Health's Department of Geriatrics


Approval: This study has been approved by Mount Sinai Research Ethics Board REB#24-0137-E



MEN'S LIME

Join Us on the Last Sunday of Every Month!

we come together as heterosexual men to connect, share ideas, and build community. It’s a time for great conversations, good food, drinks, and dancing.

For more details, please contact Reception.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Artistic Calligraphy Tracing

Experience a transformative journey of love, peace, and harmony through water calligraphy and the calligraphy field. Join our live sessions to explore serenity, mindfulness, and the uplifting power of the Love Peace Harmony song. Embrace art and tranquility in a space of renewal and restoration.


Every Thursday on the first floor.

from 1:30 to 2:30 PM. 

Therapeutic Care Program Schedule - April

Monday

10:00 am – 6 :00 pm

Wednesday

10:00 am-7:00 pm

Friday

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Barbershop

12-6 PM

and Walk-in

Barbershop

12-6 PM

and Walk-in

Barbershop

12-6 PM

and Walk-in

Humber College Student TCM Clinic

12-4pm

By appointment

And standby


Bryan College Student Massage Therapy Clinic

12:30 -4pm

By appointment

And standby

*We ask that you confirm appointments when you receive a reminder and /or Please let us know if you are unable to attend an appointment.

 

SPECIALTY CLINICS Available upon request:

Dental cleaning, dentures, eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, hearing aids.

*PWA MEMBERS to book appointments please call:

416-506-1400 ext 200 or 254, or 261

or email therapeuticcare@pwatoronto.org

* You may book a series of appointments with one clinic at a time only. *Standby options available for non-members for all clinics.

If you have questions and need more information, please contact

Chris Godi, Therapeutic Care Coordinator: cgodi@pwatoronto.org ,

365-297-3332

Free! - Personal Health Clinics

Naturopathic Medicine


  • Tuesdays, 10:30 - 2:30 pm
  • Saturdays, 1 - 5 pm
  • No referral required
  • Book an appointment; 416.498.9763 - no walk-ins


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Community Events

Living with HIV

The April Living with HIV Drop-In session will be focussed on wellness and will feature a presentation by a naturopath. For the month of March, this session will be held at Casey House. Dinner will be served. Register here:

Groups at ACT Mental Health Services


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Newly Diagnosed

This is an ideal program for folks who have recently been diagnosed with HIV. Sessions are held on Tuesdays at Casey House and Fridays at HQ Toronto. Open to all genders and ages. To register:

Groups at ACT Mental Health Services



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Meth & Sex


Meth & Sex Drop-In Group is a peer-led group for guys who want to explore and develop strategies for safety around sex without crystal meth. Register here: 

Groups at ACT Mental Health Services


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Volunteer of the Month

Walter Sernaqué Camacho

We are thrilled to recognize Walter Sernaqué Camacho as our Volunteer of the Month!


Originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador, Walter has been an integral part of the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation (PWA) since September 2024. With a bachelor’s degree in education and a wealth of experience, he brings both hard and soft skills to his volunteer work, making a profound impact on our community.


At PWA, Walter wears many hats—sometimes quite literally! Whether assisting with intake, immigration procedures, or casework, his dedication ensures that members receive the support and advocacy they need. As a talented hairdresser, Walter also offers haircuts when needed, helping members feel their best inside and out.


Fluent in Spanish, English, and French, Walter breaks language barriers and provides compassionate service to a diverse range of members. His passion, generosity, and kindness shine through in everything he does.


Walter, we are so grateful for your commitment, warmth, and unwavering support of the PWA community. Thank you for all that you do!

Congratulations, Walter! 🎉
 

Volunteer Opportunities and Needs


If you're interested in volunteering, please let Nester or Denzil know your availability, and we'll arrange a time for you.

Together, let's make some magic happen!

Volunteer Needed for April:


Short-term or one-time volunteer opportunities.



  • Drivers with vehicles

Drivers with vehicles are needed to volunteer to help with food delivery and holiday package pick-up around the GTA.


Let us know when you have time, and we will schedule pickups to meet your schedule.

Ongoing Opportunities:



We need these volunteer positions year-round:


  • Graphic designer (flyers, posters, name tags)
  • Communications - sound equipment/system
  • Photographers
  • Ancillary services/cleaning services
  • Decor
  • Tailor/seamstress
  • Do you have barbering skills? We need you. Let us know when you can volunteer your time 

Why Does PWA Collect Program Statistics?


Collecting accurate and timely statistics on our programs and services is essential because this data helps us make informed decisions, analyze issues, and track our progress.

Funding is becoming increasingly "outcome and data-driven," which means that financial support is shifting from being based on the services provided to being based on the outcomes achieved.


PWA aims to gather more precise program statistics that accurately reflect our services to meet this challenge. You may have noticed that when using specific programs, such as the lunch service, boutique, and computer usage, you must sign in and provide some information each time you use the service.

Please help us achieve these goals by cooperating with us and fill our forms.


Thank you

Toronto People With AIDS Foundation | 163 Queen Street East 2nd floor | Toronto, ON M5A 1S1 CA

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