As another year comes to a close, let's take a look back at some visuals of 2023 that illustrate the tireless work of the Latino Commission on AIDS and its partners. Consider making a tax deductible donation to support our work.

[1] The Research and Evaluation Department establishing a new partnership with the Ryan White Program at the Laredo Health Department to proceed with the Texas HIV and Aging project.

[2] The Latino Religious Leadership Program conducting the panel “El Estigma, El Lenguaje y La Salud Mental” (Stigma, Language and Mental Health) at Church of God of Third Avenue.

[3] Kick-Off of the 2023 campaign and 20-year Anniversary of National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day at the AIDS Memorial in New York City.

[4] Hands United, the Commission’s CBA provider based in Florida, in a meeting with CDC delegates Daphne Kennebrew, Mary Boyd and Sherry Lomax.

[5] The Research and Evaluation Department at the completion of the Houston Regional Meeting for the Texas Behavioral Health project with Fundacion Latinoamericana De Accion Social (FLAS) at the Mexican Consulate Offices of Houston.

[6] Latino faith-based communities that are part of the Latino Religious Leadership Program gathered at the Holyrood Episcopal Church in Washington Heights to honor World AIDS Day. 

[7] Luis Mares, Director of the National Latino AIDS Awareness Day and Esteban Duarte, Executive Director of VIDA at an interview with NBC 8 San Diego discussing NLAAD’s 20 years, VIDA’s 10 years and the impact of HIV in San Diego.

[8] Karina Escamilla and Rosy Mota at the “Promotoras de Salud” (women health promoters) recruiting training; a two-location event co-organized by the Commission and PROCEED.

[9] The Research and Evaluation Department at the Completion of the Lubbock Regional Meeting for the Texas Behavioral Health project with Project CHAMPS, a South Plains Community Action Partnership. 

[10] The Latino Religious Leadership Program participating in a health fair and Covid vaccination event at Iglesia de Monte Carmelo y Maria Santisima in Staten Island.

[11] Dr. Iván Meléndez-Rivera, Founder of Centro Ararat in Puerto Rico receiving the Esperanza Award from Dr. Elena Rios, President & CEO of the National Hispanic Medical Association at Cielo Gala, the Commission’s annual fundraiser.

[12] Launching of the 2023 Zero Transphobia Campaign in partnership with NYC Pride and Drag Out The Vote during NYC Pride Open House.

[13] Proud Commission’s staff at the "A Love Letter To Black Women" booth at the US Conference on HIV/AIDS (USCHA).

[14] Oasis Community Pride Center during Translatinx Network's Open House.

[15] Encuentro, a three-day conference in San Antonio, TX, organized by Latinos in the South Program, brought together LGBTQ Latinx southerners and allies to establish a vision for advocacy and increase their organizational development and leadership skills.

[16] The 7th Annual NYC Latinx Gay, Bi and Trans Men Health Summit, hosted by Oasis Community Pride Center and the Latinx Gay, Bi and Trans Men’s Network, brought together representatives of NYC organizations that provide services to the LGBTQ+ community to reinforce their role in advancing the end of the HIV Epidemic.

[17] HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra’s Hosted a Roundtable with National Hispanic/Latino Leaders, including Guillermo Chacon, president of the Latino Commission on AIDS.

[18] The NYC Latino Health Action Day brought together public health leaders including: Leandro Rodriguez, Vice-President, Latino Commission on AIDS; Bethsy Morales-Reid, Assistance VP for Programs, Hispanic Federation; Dara Kass, MD, HHS Regional Director, Region 2; Michael Montero, LMSW, Director of Health Policy and Advocacy, Latino Commission on AIDS

[19] Lina Rodriguez, Sheri Friedberg, Ruben Rodriguez and Rosa Altamirnano; some of the winners and participants of the NLAAD favorite poster survey showing the most voted poster.

[20] Miss Universe 2022 R'Bonney Gabriel visiting the Commission’s main office to get an HIV training and discuss ways in how she can use her worldwide platform to raise HIV testing awareness.