The AIDS Committee of Ottawa

The official Twitter account of the AIDS Committee of Ottawa. #ACO

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Join us tonight for our Annual General Meeting!
Here's a peek at our annual report from 2024-2025 for all to see!

Join us for ACO's Annual Meeting
Date: Thursday, September 25th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: 19 Main Street

Follow the link:
https://t.co/RkV9Y3r0vd

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Our hair, mind, body and soul workshop for women and gender diverse folks went off without a hitch last week!

Here is a quick peak at the event which featured zoomba, Fashion and wellness, psychological discussion groups and therapeutic foot massage! 🌟 👠

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

We have a wonderful Sexual Health 101 for newcomer women coming up on March 27, 5-8PM at 19 Main Street in collaboration with Capital Rainbow Refuge

Drop by for easy to understand information about sexual health!

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Join us for Gay Men's Social tomorrow, October 8 from 4-7 PM in the Living Room. We will be watching Beetlejuice 2, providing dinner and free Tarot Card Readings for those interested. Hope to see you there!

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

There’s a lot of great ways to engage with the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Ottawa today.
Here are a couple:

Edge of the Knife film screening
https://t.co/yBG5Hk6hp4

Reconciliation history walking https://t.co/iLCOUq4bN0

How will you be engaging today?

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Our Annual General Meeting is happening tonight from 6-8PM at 19 Main!
Check out our annual report which gives a glimpse of the past year of work done by the AIDS Committee of Ottawa!
Link to the annual report on our main page also (scroll down to view): https://t.co/diGQZZpbpq

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

With ever soaring cost of living, folks in your local community are having a harder time than ever affording basic school supplies.

Short link for financial donations https://t.co/ziXSY5SZXo
Short link for Sponsor-a-backpack https://t.co/sxS72vhqge

[Positive Health Network @positivehn]

This year, WHAI’s work on Collective Action Community Change was share through two posters at CAHR

· Collective Action Community Change: A province wide consultation
· Amplifying Community Voices: HIV Education, Prevention, Care & Support

These posters give an overview of work we did through 2021 / 2022 and the focus of WHAI work in communities across Ontario.

Check out these posters on our website under “Resources” or through the https://t.co/6ZUNHAnchc in our profile.

#wholisticcare
#communityconnection
#WomenCentredHarmReduction
#sexualhealth
#CollectiveAction
#womenandHIV
#HIVCare
#womenshealthontario
#IndigenousWomen
#BlackWomen
#BlackWomensHealthMatters
#rightsnotrescue
#TransLivesMatter
#2SLGBTQ+

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

We're looking for volunteers leading up to Ottawa #Pride! ✨🌈

If you're interested in getting involved, fill in this little form here: https://t.co/SJ0ATwmQoY

Roles will include: decorating the float, handing out outreach materials and assembling safer sex kits!

#lgbtqia

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

What a gr8 outreach today! The gathering brought together various orgs to support and uplift #Indigenous communities through education, awareness, and health initiatives.
ACO participated to celebrate Indigenous heritage, promote health, and strengthen our community bonds.

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Today, a Pride flag raising ceremony took place on Parliament Hill in Ottawa. The event was led by the Honourable Marci Ien, Canada’s Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, alongside Members of Parliament and special guests. Justin Trudeau also participated. #PRIDE2024

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Good morning, Ottawa!

Our doors are open today until 4pm. Join us for a personal tour to ACO (19 Main Street) to learn about our organisation and what it does to support people living with HIV/AIDS. Free BBQ and drinks
#DoorsOpenOttawa #PortesOuvertesOttawa #Ottawa

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

🙏 Thank You: To all our volunteers, whether you are part of the RBC family or a community partner, your dedication fuels our mission. We appreciate you more than words can express! 🌈
#RBCVolunteers #CommunityImpact #Gratitude #volunteers #aco #foodbank #RBC

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Quick peak into ACO's space in anticipation of Saturday!

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Come on by Saturday from 10-4 to 19 Main Street. We’re happy to provide a guided tour of our location! Stick around for a FREE barbecue and check out a multimedia presentation on current topics in the HIV sector!

[Qu'ART - Ottawa #Queer Arts Collective @QuARTOttawa]

#Ottawa Join us Tuesday June 4 630pm
@artscourt @darcmediaarts #OttCity

📺DYK there was an early 90’s Ontario
cable TV show by & about people living with #HIV #AIDS?

📕We’ll discuss its history & legacy at this free video screening+book launch

For info https://t.co/cyJmeWRUq8

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Thank you, Dr. Steven Kravcik, for your exceptional expertise and overview on HIV treatment. Also, to our panellists and audience who made the panel discussion informative and meaningful.
We sincerely thank ViiV healthcare Canada for sponsoring the event.
#hivtreament #canada

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Congratulations to the panelists including our very own support worker Asif for their contribution at tonight's Ottawa premiere of the Canadian film "I Don't Know Who You Are"

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Our HIV treatment update discussion and panel with @ViiVHC and CANAC are well underway!

Lots of knowledge and learning in the building this evening!

[The AIDS Committee of Ottawa @ACOttawa]

Join us for "I Don't Know Who You Are" Ottawa screening on Thursday May 23 at 6:30 pm @ Bytowne theatre. There's also going to be a panel for Q&A in the end. #@vortexmedia #idontknowwhoyouare #lgbtqia #lgbtqmovies