ANNOUNCING THE NEW BRONX  BOROUGH AIDS ADVOCACY NETWORK

Socrates A. Caba & LeMed Pharmacy are pleased to announce the formation of the Bronx Borough AIDS Advocacy Network (BBAAN). Along with Socrates Caba, the former coordinator of the Bronx HIV Care Network, LeMed Pharmacy understands the magnitude of collaboration, the distribution of information, education and networking, something vital to the community at large, and persons infected and affected by HIV and AIDS.

The mission of BBAAN is to strengthen community awareness of available services in community based organizations. BBAAN will foster collaborations and networking among residents of the community and CBO service providers. Members will collectively identify and prioritize local regional needs, provide information and education in an effort to promote services and improve community awareness of HIV related issues.

In addition to the tremendous need for advocacy, BBAAN will be meeting to discuss service priorities and linkages to care throughout the Bronx and invite all to be a part of the initial meeting. Event details follow below.

Thursday, April 28^st 2011 --  6:00pm to 7:30pm

CitiWide Harm Reduction Program 

226 East 144^th Street, Bronx, NY 10451

Agenda:

6:00pm – 6:15pm               Introductions and Announcements

6:15pm – 6:45pm               Discuss Network Mission and Purpose

6:45pm – 7:15pm               Presentation:   Sean Barry, ED  Vocal  - NY

                                                                   “Housing Issues: 30% Rent Cap” 

                                                                   “Medicaid Cuts”

7:15pm – 7:30pm               Networking

Directions:             Train: 2, 4& 5 to 149^th St./Grand Course

                                                Buses: 1,2 & 19

Food & Metro-cards will be provided. For More information call 347.805.5180 or 347-326-5100.