The AIDS Council has been nominated for a Best Latinos in Social Media in New York Award, given by the organization Latinos in Social Marketing (LATISM), for our Twitter page! The AIDS Council was one of the top three organizations receiving nominations from across New York State.

The awards will be announced in New York City on Thursday, October 1, 2009, and you can help make the AIDS Council a winner! log on to http://latism.org/latism-ny/ny-awards/, scroll down and click the “Next” button. Then scroll down to the “Best NY Non-for-Profit in Social Media” category and click on the circle next to “@AIDSCouncilNeNY” (our Twitter page name) and then click the “Submit Survey” button. Your support is greatly appreciated!

To all New York State employees: in this tough economy, the AIDS Council needs your support more than ever. We know that budgets are tight, but even modest contributions can make a world of difference.

You can start making a difference today by supporting the AIDS Council through the 2009 SEFA Campaign. SEFA, the New York State Employees Federated Appeal, is a voluntary, confidential, and easy way to support your favorite charity.

Since SEFA offers the advantage of payroll deduction, you can support the AIDS Council efficiently and generously without the hassle of writing multiple checks.

Please help the AIDS Council to keep its lifesaving programs and services intact during these difficult times. To learn how to designate the AIDS Council as a SEFA recipient, please contact your SEFA Campaign Manager or log on to http://www.sefanys.org/index.html for more information. This year’s campaign runs through December 31, 2009. The AIDS Council’s SEFA identification number has changed to: 50 000349. (Please note- the dash between the 2nd and 3rd “0” has been changed to a space.)

Your contribution will allow the AIDS Council to continue in its mission to provide cutting edge prevention programs and crucial client services for your community. We can’t do it without your help!

Kara Wisenburn is a social marketing volunteer at the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York. With a dual degree in magazine journalism and marketing management from Syracuse University, Ms. Wisenburn brings a unique combination of creative and analytical skills to the marketing/development department. Ms. Wisenburn volunteers her time to the AIDS Council because she is a firm believer that strategic communication can do more than advance awareness of HIV/AIDS as a public health risk; it can fight to eliminate the HIV/AIDS-related stigma altogether.

When: Today! Thursday, September 24th, 2009
Where: Uno Chicago Grill at Crossgates Mall, Albany

Leave your brown bagged lunch at home or join the AIDS Council after work for dinner at the Uno Chicago Grill at Crossgates Mall today. From 11:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., up to 20% of Uno’s proceeds will benefit the AIDS Council’s Team at AIDSWalk 2009. The University at Albany is coordinating this tasty way to raise dough in conjunction with its fundraising efforts for AIDSWalk.

Before you head over to Crossgates Mall, make sure to download and print out the required coupon. You MUST present the coupon to ensure that a portion of your dining bill is donated to the AIDS Council. You’ll find one for yourself and three for friends at http://www.aidscouncil.org/help/aidswalk/.

If the deep dish does some damage to your diet, join the AIDS Council on Sunday, September 27th in Albany’s Washington Park for AIDSWalk 2009. There is still time to sign up! To join the AIDS Council’s AIDSWalk team, please download the registration and sponsor form. Mail your completed registration form to: 927 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207, Attn: AIDSWalk or fax to 518.434.5786.

Money raised at AIDSWalk will support the efforts of Capital Region AIDS organizations that provide HIV prevention, medical care and support services. We look forward to seeing you!
Questions? Contact Special Events Coordinator Melissa Brown at 434-4686 Ext. 2415 or mbrown@aidscouncil.org

Kara Wisenburn is a social marketing volunteer at the AIDS Council of Northeastern New York. With a dual degree in magazine journalism and marketing management from Syracuse University, Ms. Wisenburn brings a unique combination of creative and analytical skills to the marketing/development department. Ms. Wisenburn volunteers her time to the AIDS Council because she is a firm believer that strategic communication can do more than advance awareness of HIV/AIDS as a public health risk; it can fight to eliminate the HIV/AIDS-related stigma altogether.