Cleveland Pride

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This year, Dancing in the Streets is celebrating its 25th anniversary of helping the lives of those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, as well as, celebrating and remembering the lives of those who have left us due to HIV/AIDS. Dancing in the Street seeks to unite the community, regardless of sexual orientation, in the fight against HIV/AIDS by bringing all people, from all walks of life, together in a day of entertainment, dancing, and fun. In this tradition, Dancing in the Streets fulfills its mission of raising funds for The AIDS Task Force of Greater Cleveland. The AIDS Task Force of Greater Cleveland is a well founded organization that provides a great deal of HIV/AIDS related services to the Greater Cleveland Community on a daily basis.

This years theme “Dancing to Save Lives” embodies the spirit of Dancing in the Streets by showing that saving lives for HIV/AIDS can be a celebration of those lives.

For 25 years, Dancing has been providing much needed funding to the cause of fighting, educating, and providing services for those living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. This year will be no exception. Dancing In the Streets has set a benchmark goal of raising over $50,000.00 in donations. Seeing how we all are affected in some way by HIV/AIDS, we all need to come together and support this event. Remember that our community as a whole needs to come together to support each other and what better way than through good music, good entertainment, and fellowship with good friends. Who knows, you may even make a few new friends and enhance your view on HIV/AIDS in the process. Remember, this is not just a once a year party, it is a very much needed fundraiser to help in the fight against HIV/AIDS, as well as, a way to unite our entire community for a good cause. The event is being held August 23, 2009 from 1 – 10 pm on Clifton Blvd. between W. 116th and W. 117th.

$5.00 Pre-Sale donation or $10.00 donation the day of the event. 18 and over. Rain or shine.

Mission Statement: The AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland provides a compassionate and collaborative response to the needs of people infected, affected and at risk of HIV/AIDS. This is accomplished through leadership in prevention, education, supportive services and advocacy.

The ATGC is guided by principles that epitomize effective nonprofit management and client-centered outcomes for people living with/affected by HIV/AIDS. They include the following:

Service to people living with and at risk of HIV infection will always be our highest priority. Services provided by the AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland are designed to promote optimal independence, self-reliance, health, and well-being, in a manner that respects a diversity of cultures and identities, and that upholds the inherent dignity of every individual. www.aidstaskforce.org

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