World Aids Day is Dec 1

View The World Aids Campaign video Stop AIDS; What will you do?. This 8 minute video covers the status of AIDS in 2006, the promises that have been made and the ga s in action, specifically highlighting the goal of Universal Access. December 1st is World AIDS Day. Established by the World Health Organization in 1988, World AIDS Day serves to focus global attention on the devastating impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Observance of this day provides an opportunity for governments, national AIDS programs, churches, community organizations and individuals to demonstrate the importance of the fight against HIV/AIDS.


Vermont CARES is our local committee for AIDS resources, education and services. Please join us at our downtown studio for the 12:30-1:30 Lunch Break Class with Kathy McNames. This will be a special I'll Yoga for You class and all proceeds will be donated to Vermont CARES. Representatives from the agency will be onhand taking part in the class and will be happy to chat about opportunities for volunteer involvement. They also would like to extend an invitation to join current and former leaders and supporters of Vermont CARES' community as they commemorate the agency's 20th year of service on World AIDS Day for reception and reflection from 5 to 7pm at the Firehouse Gallery on Church Street.