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Linkage to Care Programs at PWA:

Supporting People Living with HIV

At PWA, we recognize that accessing healthcare and essential services can be challenging for people living with HIV, especially those facing systemic barriers. Our attached "Linkage to Care Program" document will explain how and what we do. Please click the "Read More" button to find out more information ...

Help us improve our financial assistance program, and complete a short survey:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc1pOyrrv-O18JaW5CBdI-vPOFJGVZdlyG5w583SXfTdeOTnw/viewform?usp=header

Aging with HIV:

Are your nearing the age of 65?

Do you know how your income will change?

Come join us for this information seesion and

be prepared for the transition.

Celebrate International Women’s Day!

Join us as we honor the incredible achievements, resilience, and contributions of women worldwide. This day is a reminder of the progress we’ve made and the work still ahead in creating a more inclusive, equitable future for all. Let’s come together to celebrate the power of women, amplify their voices, and inspire change!

Join Us on the Last Sunday of Every Month!

On the last Sunday of each 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!

HALCO Legal Clinic

We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming legal workshops over lunch at PWA, where we will be offering insightful sessions on a range of important legal topics:

Refugee Claims
Criminal Charges 1 0 1
Consumer Debt
HIV and Employment laws

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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 Thursdays on the first floor.

from 1:30 to 2:30 PM.

Free! - Personal Health Clinics

Naturopathic Medicine

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

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Eye Care

Thursday, March 13th from 11 to 6 pm
one stop shop for the eyes. They will do eye test, give prescriptions, and have eye glasses on site for you to choose from; all covered by ODSP or UCI.
You can book at the front desk or email: cgodi@pwatoronto.org

Community Events

The March 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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This is an opportunity for queer folks to participate in group discussions, specific mindfulness activities (in-group and outside of group) and some tools and education drawn from Cognitive Behavior Therapy. Lunch is served. Register here:

Groups at ACT Mental Health Services

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Join Dr Sharon Walmsley and Bob Leahy for dinner at an ACT Community Health Forum. Sharon was the principal investigator of the CTN study. Bob Leahy, an elder in the PHA community. Winner of the social justice leadership award, and has long had a focus on aging and HIV. Register here:

https://forms.office.com/r/SWH0ypeg6b

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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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Volunteer of the Month

Lagertha Sylvanus

Lagertha began volunteering at PWA shortly after arriving in Canada from Turkey about a year ago. A fashion-forward trans woman, Lagertha is dedicated to assisting community members in the boutique, where her keen sense of style shines through. She thoughtfully selects clothing for members and skillfully arranges racks and displays, creating a welcoming and vibrant atmosphere. Her unique experiences and cultural insights enrich her work, fostering a more inclusive and relatable environment. Lagertha’s journey from her homeland to Toronto is a powerful story of strength, resilience, and hope.

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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 March:

Short-term or one-time volunteer opportunities.

Makeup Artist/Face Painting

Do you have any skills in face painting?

We need you for the children's party on December 15th. On that special day, make our children's lives brighter by painting their faces.

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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