McLean
County AIDS Task Force
Connections Community Center, 313 N Main St, Bloomington,
IL 61701
Phone: 309.827.AIDS (2437) | Fax: 309.827.0456 www.mcatf.org |
mcatf@mcatf.org
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AIDS Walk/Run for Life!
May 31st @ 9am - Tipton Park, Bloomington, Illinois
The McLEAN COUNTY AIDS TASK FORCE has announced an important
fundraiser for people who are living with HIV/AIDS. Please join us!!
The MCATF AIDS
Walk/Run for Life! registration
process begins at on May 31st @ 9:00 a.m. at Tipton Park North Pavilion,
2410 G.E. Road in Bloomington. From E. College Ave,
turn south on Stone Mountain Blvd near Airport Road.
AIDS Walk/Run
Brochures, Flyers & Run Entry / Pledge Sheets:
We will be giving trophy awards to the overall male
and female race winners. We will also be giving trophy awards to the
top three finishers, both male and female, in the following age groups:
19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 & over.
See pictures from our last AIDS Walk -->
CLICK HERE
If you need special accommodations to enjoy this event, please
contact us and we will work with you to meet your needs.
MCATF is the
VERY LAST ALL-VOLUNTEER
HIV prevention agency funded by
the Illinois Department of Public Health.
We are a caring community
that has been serving McLean and Livingston counties since 1986.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - PLEASE CALL IF YOU CAN HELP
For details on MCATF AIDS WALK/RUN FOR LIFE!
Call 309-827-2437, e-mail
OVER
60
YOUTH ATTEND - Open
Door Youth Center's 12th Annual "Alternative Prom"
The Open Door Youth
Center recently held it's 12th Annual Open Door Youth Center Alternative
Prom. On Saturday, May 17th, over 60 GLBTQ (Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
Transgender & Questioning) youth and their friends & allies flocked to the Unitarian
Universalist Church of Bloomington-Normal to participate in this yearly,
anticipated event.
This year's theme was, "A Night at the Movies: You're a Star!" From
the red carpet, to Hollywood backdrops, to funny GLBTQ movie clips, this year's
theme focuses on all things Hollywood! There was great food (thanks to
MCATF's Treasurer, Mark Robertson,
who is a Personal Chef - YUMMY!), plenty of 'movie-type' food &
treats, door prizes, gift bags(complete with ODYC info, HIV prevention
materials, condom safety packs, and important referral numbers). This
year, ODYC crowned both a King & Prince, as
well as Queen and Princess (there were crowns & gift certificates for the winners, of
course). Participants also got a chance to win great prizes for answering
questions correctly about HIV/AIDS & STD prevention.
A special thanks to Robyn, Lorraine, William, Jacqui, Linda, Trey
and everyone else for helping pass out flyers & brochures about the prom.
Thanks to our WONDERFUL adult volunteers, who made this event possible.
Open Door Youth Center is
open to youth 13 - 19 years old who identify as Gay / Queer / Down Low, Lesbian,
Bisexual, Transgender or are questioning their sexuality AND their supportive
friends and allies. ODYC is located in the Connections Community Center,
313 N Main St, in downtown, historic Bloomington. We are open most
Fridays from 7:30p - 10pm. Call us at 309-827-2437 or via email at:
odyc@mcatf.org
Open Door Youth Center is run by volunteers of the McLean County AIDS Task Force,
must pass the MCATF or IDPH "HIV/STD Core Skills" Course, and must pass a
background check through the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services (DCFS).
Our programs are sponsored, in part, by a grant from the Illinois Department of Public Health,
Office of Health Promotion.
MCATF General & Board Meeting times have changed!!
These meetings now take place on the 2nd Friday of every month @ 7:30pm at
Connections Community Center, 313 N Main Street, Bloomington -- home of the
McLean County AIDS Task Force.
Donating Online Now Available!
MCATF now offers the ability to make a donation directly to Client Services
with PayPal. Even if you don't have a
PayPal account, you can donate using your checking account or credit card
(VISA / MasterCard / AMEX / Discover)
Last Updated:
Thursday, May 22, 2008 04:08:19 AM -0400
OVER
60
YOUTH ATTEND - Open
Door Youth Center's 12th Annual "Alternative Prom"