COLLABORATING WITH COMMUNITIES TO END HIV
Mission, Vision, and Values
AVOL Kentucky’s mission is to collaborate with communities to END HIV in Kentucky.
Our work strives for:
Increasing the number of people living with HIV who know their HIV status
Reducing the number of Kentuckians with newly acquired HIV
Increasing the number of people living with HIV connected to medical care
Increasing the number of people living with HIV who are virally suppressed
Eliminating disparities in HIV outcomes
Services Overview
The tools available today to fight HIV are more effective than ever. We now know that people living with extremely low levels of HIV will not pass the virus along to others. This “viral suppression” involves many factors, the most important of which is that persons living with HIV remain engaged in medical care and medication adherence. Our housing, support and empowerment services have proven to reinforce and support medical adherence, leading to viral suppression. PrEP, an effective daily pill taken to prevent the transmission of HIV, is becoming increasingly accessible. Through these elements and traditional tried and true approaches like increasing access to testing, advocating condom use, education, reducing barriers, and raising awareness, together, WE CAN End HIV in Kentucky.
Upcoming Event
DINING OUT FOR LIFE®
When?
Thursday, September 14
Where?
Lexington and Central Kentucky
Description
Dining Out For Life® is our annual fundraising event involving the generous participation of volunteers, corporate sponsors and restaurants. The concept is simple: Restaurants donate a generous percent of their sales to AVOL Kentucky, and we coordinate all of the event details with area restaurants and the general public. Make your plans to gather with friends, family, neighbors and co-workers at one of the many fine restaurant locations. With so many of Lexington’s best dining establishments opening their doors and hospitality, Dining Out for Life is always one of our community’s most exciting days! BENEFITING THOSE IN OUR COMMUNITY IMPACTED BY HIV/AIDS.
Come on out to see AVOL Sunday at Masterson Station Park.
Today, we commemorate the life and legacy of AVOL founder Edwin Hackney, as we have learned about his recent passing. In the early years, when AVOL Kentucky was entirely a volunteer organization, Edwin provided mental health support to volunteers who gave of their time tending to those suffering ...from HIV disease. Throughout subsequent years, Edwin was always ready to lend a helping hand and be involved. His legacy at AVOL and the lives he touched through his work in our community will forever be remembered and celebrated. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by his friendship and leadership.
https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/edwin-hackney-obituary?id=53153777
AIDS and the Social Sciences published in the early 1990s included an article penned by Edwin Hackney providing a history of HIV services in Lexington and the beginnings of AVOL. A copy of the book has been placed at the World AIDS Museum in Ft. Lauderdale honoring Edwin Hackney and Gary Key.
AVOL will be in attendance! Come on out this Saturday to Pride Run!
REGISTER Since 2019, the Frontrunners Lexington Pride Run 5K has brought Central Kentucky together for a standard-setting race that athletes,...
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A Lexington-based nonprofit that’s been helping HIV-positive people for more than three decades won a 1-point-5 million dollar grant from the...
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Congratulations Dining Out For Life Ambassadors Diva Lilo and Noah Williams for winning tickets to see the Jonas Brothers Concert at Central Bank Center next week! ENJOY
Thank you to all of our amazing Ambassadors. Y’all did a great job during Dining Out For Life representing AVOL ...Kentucky and our mission of Ending HIV in Kentucky!
Prize tickets were courtesy of the Cammack Family!
#DineOutLex #AVOLForKY #EndHIV
AVOL was honored to participate in Kentucky Black Pride, Inc. annual Pride Festival at Woodland Park this past Saturday! #EndHIV
Perfect cuisine, perfect weather, cherished partner restaurants, sponsors, and volunteers. And, thank you to all who dined last Thursday in support of AVOL Kentucky! Together, we can #EndHIV, for good!
Our final event results will be published a little later in the Fall while we continue ...to collect donations. Still want to be a part of Dining Out For Life 2023? go to dineoutlex dot com, it is not too late. #AVOLforKY #dineoutlex
Lastly, our partner restaurants are open for business all year! Let's keep them busy... Thank you, everyone!
Stop by our booth today for pride swag, safer sex supplies, and free HIV testing.
Good vibes only for Dining Out For Life at Lussi Brown Coffee Bar! Grab a cup of coffee and help us end HIV!
Tag us in your Dining Out For Life photos today with #DineOutLex!
https://www.diningoutforlife.com/city/bluegrass/