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Preview Exhibition
October 15 - November 8
1109 Gallery
(1109 Massachusetts St.)
DCAP Commemorates 20 Years of Service
DCAP is reaching out to past and present supporters, board members, directors, and volunteers to help us commemorate 20 years of service at this year’s Red Ribbon Art Auction.
We hope to see many old friends and familiar faces!
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Stacey Reflects after Summer Abroad
Stacey Burton, DCAP’s Education Outreach
Coordinator, checks in after her time in Central America:
Hola! While it is good to be back in
Kansas, I am not sure how I feel about giving up the tropical
weather for scarves and mittens! As I reflect on my trip and
continue my education and prevention work back in the
United States, I realize we are all struggling through the same
battle. In Latin America, I was very impressed by large
billboards that provide prevention messages in various
languages, which allow equal access to prevention messages.
Similar to DCAP, The HIV/AIDS projects in Latin America run
on limited staff and have large areas to access. Certain areas
are only accessible via canoe. I was inspired by the programs
in Costa Rica and Nicaragua and their ability to access
communities, despite limited resources. Programs provide
adequate and understandable information to those who
need it most. It has renewed my vision and strength in the
ability of the international community to come together and
fight this disease.
-Stacey
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Global DCAP Volunteer
One of DCAP’s volunteers, Alex Lesnikowski, recently
returned from Nepal where she volunteered with the Blue
Diamond Society. The organization is the first of its kind in Nepal,
one of the poorest countries in the world. Its founder, Sunil Pant,
started the organization nine years ago to represent gay, lesbian,
bisexual and transgendered members of society and bring
awareness to rising incidences of sexually transmitted diseases in
the region, including HIV.
During her time with the Blue Diamond Society, Alex
worked as a health ambassador and raised HIV/AIDS awareness.
Congratulations on the job well done, Alex!
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Welcome and Congratulations to a few DCAP Client Care Staffers!
Welcome Colleen O’Hare-Newman
Welcome Cindy Remki
Congratulations Scott Jackson on being promoted to Client Care Coordinator!
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Success Story in Client Care
In September, I took over a few of our existing clients, most of whom I knew little about. While getting to know my new clients, I learned one man had been homeless for over
six months. By the grace of a friend, he had been staying in a basement, but was without facilities. He was also not eligible for housing assistance at that time.
Through our efforts in collaboration with individuals from Bert Nash and SRS, our client was able to access some General Assistance funding and become eligible for housing
through DCAP from KCTH (Kansas Care Through Housing). Our client was swiftly housed in a lovely appartment thanks to the savvy diplomacy and advocating of Case Manager
Colleen O’Hare-Newman. She was able to negotiate with the landlord, allowing our client to move in to a two-bedroom apartment for the price of a one-bedroom.
Unfortunately, the client had virtually no furniture or appliances.
Amazingly enough, I received a call from a couple who were moving and wanted to donate a bedroom set, along with other domestic appliances. The catch was everything needed
to be out of the house immediately. I ran next door to Colleen (who incidentally drives a large pick up truck) and explained the situation at hand. It was a go! Colleen and I
(and our spouses) spent the following weekend moving and transporting everything. Miraculous timing and hard work paid off in the end. Our client is now housed, with a bed,
dresser, kitchen utensils, and a host of other household items.
- Scott Jackson, Client Care Coordinator
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DCAP Receives Funding from MAC Cosmetics
We are excited to announce that DCAP was awarded the MAC AIDS Fund grant. The funds provided will expand the existing Emergency Fund Assistance program that is currently
assuring stable, affordable, and suitable housing for persons living with HIV in our community and includes nutritional food provided to families affected by HIV/AIDS. DCAP hopes
to partner with the MAC AIDS Fund to provide supportive services for our clients as they work to gain/maintain stable nutrition intake as an integral part of achieving the best
possible quality of life.
We are aspiring to put together an all-inclusive package for each person with the assistance of a nutritionist from Kansas State Research and Extension. Each client would be provided
nutritional supplements, educational material and motivators to assist in helping them maintain a stable, nutritional diet. Nutrition can help the boost immune system,
maximize the effectiveness of antiretroviral medicines, reduce the risk of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and heart disease, and contribute to a better overall quality of
life. We are thrilled that we can offer this opportunity to our clients and hope to have the packages to each client before the start of the New Year.
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Hitting the World Wide Web - Follow Us!
We have hit the WWW! Please pass along the info, we have the links linked to our website!
Join our Blog @ http://dcap.tumblr.com/
Along with our new Twitter account is: http://twitter.com/DGAIDSProject
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Upcoming Events
Take Action and Get Tested for HIV Confidential. Quick. Free of Charge.
An estimated 250,000 people in the United States have HIV and are not aware of it. World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people nationwide to learn their HIV status and to
gain knowledge to take control of their health and their lives.
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