The 2012 Year in Review by Heath Lance, Secretary

Posted on February 9, 2013 by hivark

We had a very eventful year in 2012. It is gratifying to see HIV Arkansas continue to grow as a positive force in the HIV Community. Below are a few highlights: 1. Donated $1600 to the Northwest Arkansas Regional HIV … Continue reading →

2012 Christmas Party

Posted on February 9, 2013 by hivark

The 2012 Christmas party was, as always, a big hit among members of HIV Arkansas and invited guests. The essence of the Christmas Spirit filled the air from the moment your feet hit the decking on the front entrance of … Continue reading →

2nd Annual Thanksgiving and Christmas Holiday Food Drive a HUGE Success!

Posted on February 8, 2013 by hivark

What started out as a simple food drive has evolved into one of the biggest give-a-ways ever undertaken by HIV Arkansas. Dr. Jason Ulpsberger (pictured left) and his students from Arkansas Tech University started the ball rolling for the 2012 … Continue reading →

2nd Annual HIV Awareness Walk benefits the NWA Regional HIV Clinic

Posted on November 14, 2012 by hivark

HIV Arkansas is pleased to announce the success of our 2nd Annual HIV Awareness Walk that took place Saturday, September 8th at the Jones Center for families in Springdale. The event was well attended with more than 45 people walking. … Continue reading →

2012 HIV Awareness Walk

Posted on October 6, 2012 by hivark

Oh my…where to begin? Today has been an emotional day as HIV Arkansas completed our 2nd Annual HIV Awareness Walk. Hooray! What a successful day it was. Many friends and our closet family (well, we are all family) gathered today … Continue reading →

HIV Arkansas Gives Presentation at Arkansas Tech University

Posted on July 11, 2012 by hivark

Michael Burks, Kari Coffman, and Kyle Johnson made a trip to Arkansas Tech University in Russellville, Arkansas to do a 2 1/2 hour presentation on HIV basics to during Dr. Jason Ulsperger’s Sociology class of about 40 students. This was … Continue reading →

HIV Arkansas Renames POZ Only Meetings!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by hivark

Members and attendees of our HIV Arkansas POZ Only Meetings have expressed concern of using the name HIV Arkansas on marquees or door entrances for meetings. Many feel the name is too strong and compromises one’s confidentiality. The board of … Continue reading →

2nd Annual Holiday Food Drive a HUGE Success!

Posted on January 14, 2012 by hivark

The idea of developing a food drive for the holidays came to me during the fall of 2010 and when I shared the idea of hosting a food drive the board of directors agreed that we could pull it off! … Continue reading →

Community Clinic Presents Award to HIV Arkansas

Posted on December 16, 2011 by hivark

Thursday, December 1st, following the World AIDS Day Ceremony, Alaya Bell with Community Clinic of Springdale presented a Certificate of Appreciation to HIV Arkansas. The award was in recognition of all the work HIV Arkansas does in HIV Education and … Continue reading →