ALBANY - June 21, 2007 - 25 staff and family members participated in marching with the AIDS Council’s Project HOPE staff during the Pride 2007 Parade and Festival. We distributed 3,500 condoms and 1,000 packages of lubes to festival attendees, and tested more people than in previous years. The theme “Love Out Loud” was expressed through noise makers and bright and colorful Project HOPE T-shirts worn by AIDS Council staff and volunteers.

ALBANY - June 21, 2007 - We always knew that board member Steve Ammerman was a star, but he proved it once again with his performance at Dancing with the Albany Stars on June 3rd. His first place win not only raised over $4,500 for the AIDS Council, but helped to raise $15,000 for the local non-profit, Dance Crazy, which brings ballroom dancing into schools to improve self-esteem, confidence and social skills. A great big thanks to Steve and his dance partner Paige Hammond. The competition, held at the Albany Mariott, was sponsored by the Arthur Murray Dance Studio in Latham.

HUDSON FALLS - June 21, 2007 - An Open House was held June 21st from 4pm to 6pm at our new office in Hudson Falls. Formerly in Glens Falls, the newly renovated office at 10 LaCrosse St offers a larger, brighter space for AIDS Council clientele. “Better accessibility and a private entrance are some of the features that will enable us to improve services for our clients,” said Michele McClave, Executive Director of the AIDS Council. All are welcome to stop in and learn about how the AIDS Council is changing lives for the better in our community.