The AIDS Foundation Chicago (AFC) Associate Board includes young professionals and emerging leaders who are passionate in the fight for HIV/AIDS services and prevention in the Chicagoland area. Members of the Associate Board act as ambassadors for AFC by taking part in fundraising, community service, and advocacy activities to create health equity and justice for people affected by HIV/AIDS and other related chronic diseases.
This past year, AIDS Foundation Chicago’s Associate Board used their creativity and drive to further the mission of AFC. They hosted some in-person fundraising events, meetups and social gatherings, which for many was the first time members had seen each other in over a year! They had to adapt programming for people’s health and well-being, but were still able to maintain their strategic fundraising and community engagement goals.
FUNDRAISING EVENTS BOOZ-Y BINGO WITH SOFONDA BOOZ
AIDS RUN & WALK CHICAGO
In April, the Associate Board hosted a Virtual Bingo event with Chicago local and game hostess extraordinaire, Sofonda Booz! With 22 attendees, $500 was raised to benefit their AIDS Run & Walk Chicago team!
In October, 21 Associate Board members participated in the 5K and 10K Run & Walk at Soldier Field. Members came together to celebrate $15,168.50 raised for their team.
DOUBLE GOOD POPCORN FUNDRAISER
WORLD OF CHOCOLATE PUNCHBOARD & RAFFLE
In July, the Associate Board partnered with the Double Good Popcorn fundraising platform to raise funds for their AIDS Run & Walk Chicago team! A total of $3,331 was raised!
Throughout November and December, the Associate Board hosted ‘Solicitation Crawls’ in local neighborhoods. Members received donations from 52 Chicago businesses for the WOC Punchboard!
NORTHALSTED MARKET DAYS
HOLIDAY SOCIAL & SECRET SANTA GIFT EXCHANGE
In August, the Associate Board volunteered at Northalsted Market Days. As members sold drinks and danced to live music, they raised over $5,000 for AIDS Run & Walk Chicago!
In December, the Associate Board held a Secret Santa Gift Exchange at Punch Bowl Social! Members exchanged gifts, as well as enjoyed snacks and drinks together.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT VOLUNTEERED AT GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY
FIRESIDE CHAT WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Four Associate Board members volunteered at the Greater Chicago Food Depository, resulting in the preparation of 1,715 meals for residents.
Associate Board members, Patricia Braboy and Dr. Terrance Weeden participated in a Fireside Chat with Chicago Public Schools and Aisha Davis, where they discussed the importance of adolescent sexual health.
AFC’S VIRTUAL ADVOCACY WEEK
MARIANO’S BRONZEVILLE BLOCK PARTY
Associate Board members activated power at AFC’s annual Advocacy Day in April, engaging with the agency’s advocacy work virtually.
Members of the Associate Board participated in the Mariano’s Bronzevile Block Party. Board members will continue to build stronger bonds in Bronzeville and beyond.
AB MEMBERS SHARE THEIR COVID-19 VACCINE STORIES
THANKSGIVING PACKAGES FOR CHICAGO HOUSE’S INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM
During the pandemic, the Associate Board has done their part to create a safer Chicago. Three members shared their personal stories describing why it is important to get vaccinated in their newsletter.
Associate Board members partnered with Chicago House & Social Service Agency to provide turkeys and other food items for families and individuals this holiday season. Food was provided for a total of 87 individuals!
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