Ft Lauderdale, FL (May 2, 2012)  -  The $500,000 award for the HRSA project entitled Health Center Hurricane Preparedness will begin in May 2012 and is scheduled for completion in April 2014.  Capital improvements will be made to Care Resource’s facility so that this Federally Qualified Health Center will be able to provide uninterrupted medical care to members of the community during a hurricane or similar emergency situation. 

 Rick Siclari, Chief Executive Officer of Care Resource said, “We are thrilled to be selected to receive these funds for our Broward FQHC facilities.  The population we serve includes many members of the LGBT and HIV communities, who have historically been marginalized, discriminated against, and suffer from stigma.  It is vital that during a time of emergency, they will have uninterrupted access to health services in an environment where they are welcome, comfortable, and have developed significant trust.  Safeguarding our facilities during a major storm will enable us to do this”.

ABOUT CARE RESOURCE

Care Resource is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, multi-cultural, community based healthcare center.  Care Resource offers residents of Broward and Miami-Dade counties comprehensive health and support services, including primarily medical care, pediatrics, nutrition, food bank services, health screening, dental care and mental health and substance abuse counseling.   Care Resource improves upon the health and overall quality of life of our diverseSouth Floridacommunities in need.

For more information, please visit CareResource.org.

or contact:

Joe DePiro
Public Relations
Care Resource
jdepiro@careresource.org
Tel 305-576-1234 x 210 

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MIAMI, FL (April 5, 2012) – Care Resource is proud to present its newest HIV/AIDS information and awareness campaign appropriately entitled “Kill AIDS”. 

Kill AIDS is an organic, grass-roots, youth-driven initiative born out of the University of Miami’s School of Communication’s annual PhilADthropy project.   During this year’s 3^rd annual PhilADthropy, 10 advertising and public relations students, guided by a faculty member, worked with Care Resource to develop and deliver advertising and other promotional materials for the campaign. The services were rendered during a 25-hour marathon work session that began at 11 a.m. on February 17 and ended at noon on February 18. The Kill AIDS campaign was unveiled by the University of Miami students for Care Resource at the end of the 25th hour.

This campaign flips the common (and often overused) statement “AIDS kills” into a powerful call to action that puts the responsibility of making a real change to the individual.  Kill AIDS targets 18-34 year old “millennials” with facts about HIV/AIDS, information on preventing the spread of new HIV infections, and the likelihood of a cure for HIV in the near future.  Unless personally affected by the virus, this age group does not feel a strong connection to the cause and, for the most part, is vastly uninformed.  Kill AIDS aims to change that.

For instance, did you know …

• More than 50% of new HIV infections are among those under 25 years of age[1].
• An estimated 21% of people living with HIV in theU.S.are undiagnosed.
• Every 9.5 minutes, someone in theU.S.is infected with HIV.
• Gay and bisexual men continue to bear the greatest burden of HIV infection, accounting for an estimated 53% of new HIV infections.
• African-Americans and Latinos are disproportionately affected by HIV and AIDS.
• Women now account for 27% of HIV infections in the U.S.[2]

See Kill AIDS at work on April 21^st at the Townhouse Hotel Rooftop, 150 20^TH Street inMiami Beach at 9:00pm.   

ABOUT CARE RESOURCE

Care Resource is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, multi-cultural, community based AIDS service organization. For over 28 years, Care Resource has provided HIV/AIDS research, prevention, care and treatment services to individuals in Miami-Dade and BrowardCountiesand is South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization.  For more information, please visit CareResource.org,  KillAIDS.org

or contact:
Joe DePiro
Public Relations
Care Resource
jdepiro@careresource.org
Tel 305-576-1234 x 210

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Care Resource Welcomes Good Morning America’s Sam Champion as this year’s Grand Marshal

MIAMI, FL (March 15, 2012) – Care Resource is proud to present the 24th Annual AIDS Walk Miami: One Step Closer to a Cure on Sunday, April 22, 2012.

The 24th Annual AIDS Walk Miami is a 5K (3.1 miles) walk-a-thon fundraiser benefiting Care Resource and Food for Life Network. All funds raised from AIDS Walk Miami are used in Miami-Dade and Broward to help our diverse communities in need. HIV care and treatment is becoming increasingly effective today but new HIV infection rates in Miami-Dade and Broward still rank among the highest in the nation. With recent cuts in federal funding, many people living with HIV/AIDS in our community simply can not afford medical care and treatment and need our help.

AIDS Walk Miami is one of the oldest and largest AIDS walks in the country. This annual fundraiser helps make it possible for Care Resource to:

• Serve over 18,000 client encounters
• Deliver 40,000+ meals to home-bound clients
• Perform 12,000+ HIV and STD screenings
• Grow pediatric care and dental services

The Walk starts outside the Miami Beach Convention Center and ends at the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. Registration begins at 8:00am. The walk begins promptly at 9:00am.

If you have not already registered, please register online today at aidswalkmiami.org and begin your efforts to help those who truly need our support. It is only through your continued act of generosity that we are able to bring an end to this terrible pandemic.

Take one step closer to a cure Sunday, April 22nd on Miami Beach.

ABOUT SAM CHAMPION

Sam Champion is the weather anchor of ABC’s “Good Morning America,” reporting on the nation’s weather throughout the morning broadcast. He also serves as weather editor for ABC News.

In addition to covering the national forecast, Champion frequently travels to weather-related stories around the country and the globe. Since joining “GMA,” he has reported from the frontlines of wildfires in California; from the scene of hurricanes in Florida, Texas, and Louisiana; and from winter storm systems in Denver, Chicago, and Boston. As part of the morning broadcast’s “The New 7 Wonders of the World” series, Champion broadcast live afloat a raft in the middle of the Polar Ice Caps.

Champion is also at the forefront of reporting on the environment and climate change. In 2007, he traveled to Paris for the release of a groundbreaking report on global warming by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). He regularly brings tips and information on how to be environmentally efficient and aware with his regular “Just One Thing” reports. Champion has also played a key role in the network’s Earth Day reporting.

In addition to the weather and the environment, Champion regularly interviews authors, newsmakers, and celebrities during the morning program and hosts the “Good Morning America” summer concert series from Rumsey Playfield in Central Park.

In August 2009, Champion anchored his first “20/20″ special, “Blown Away: Twisted Terror,” which chronicled the tornado that devastated Parkersburg, Iowa in 2008.
Before joining ABC News in September 2006, Champion spent 18 years at WABC-TV in New York where he was the most-watched weatherman in the tri-state area. Prior to joining WABC-TV, Champion was a weekend weather anchor and news reporter at WPSD-TV in Paducah, KY. Champion began his career in broadcast news as an intern at WKYT-TV in Lexington, KY., while attending college.

Champion graduated from Eastern Kentucky University with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast news. He is involved in many charities and currently resides in New York City.

ABOUT CARE RESOURCE

Care Resource is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, multi-cultural, community based AIDS service organization. For over 27 years, Care Resource has provided HIV/AIDS research, prevention, care and treatment services to individuals in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties and is South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization.

For more information, please visit CareResource.org or contact:

Joe DePiro
Public Relations
Care Resource
jdepiro@careresource.org
Tel 305-576-1234 x 210

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$41,000 grant from Health Foundation to expand access to dental services            

Care Resource,South Florida’s oldest and largest nonprofit HIV/AIDS service organization,  pleased to announce the expansion of its dental clinic made possible with an award of $41,000 from Health Foundation of South Florida.  The award helps support additional staff, including a dental hygienist and dentist.

According to Care Resource Chief Executive OfficerRick Siclari, M.B.A., “We are proud to be working in partnership with Health Foundation of South Florida to achieve our shared goal of improving the health of individuals and families in our community.”

For more information on the dental care, please call: 305.576.1234

Health Foundation of South Florida, a nonprofit grant making organization, is dedicated to improving health in Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe Counties. By funding providers and supporting programs to promote health and prevent disease, the Foundation makes a measurable and sustainable impact in the health of individuals and families. Since 1993, the Foundation has awarded more than $92 million in grants and program support. For more information, please call 305.374.7200 or visit the Web site, www.hfsf.org.

Care Resource is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, multi-cultural, community based AIDS Service Organization. Through education, prevention, research, care & treatment and support services, Care Resource improves upon the health and overall quality of life of our diverse South Florida communities in need.

Press Contact:

Joseph DePiro
PR/Marketing Manager
jdepiro@careresource.org
(305) 576-1234 X210

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Miami, Florida (December 2, 2011)  —

For over 17 years, the Holiday Lights atEnchanted Placehave dazzled and awedSouth Floridiansduring the holiday season. Located on NE 137th Terrace inNorth Miami, this amazing neighborhood light display is a ‘must see’ holiday tradition for families, groups of friends, church groups and social organizations.

Experience the spectacular holiday display as you drive through the streets, while volunteers will be having a merry-good time handing out candy and collecting essential donations that support Care Resource in the fight against HIV/AIDS.  You might even catch a glimpse of Santa Claus!  This event runs from December 3 – 31, from 6:00pm-11:30pm. There is no charge but donations are welcome. Care Resource is the beneficiary of this event.

HolidayLights at Enchanted Place
December 3rd – December 31^st, every evening from 6:00pm-11:30pm.
NE 137th Terrace inNorth Miami

About Care Resource

Care Resource is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, multi-cultural, community based AIDS service organization. “Through education, prevention, research, care & treatment and support services, Care Resource improves upon the health and overall quality of life of our diverse South Florida communities in need.”

Care Resource is South Florida’s oldest and largest HIV/AIDS service organization and a true leader in the community. For more information please visit www.careresource.org.

Press Contact:
Joseph DePiro
PR/Marketing Manager

jdepiro@careresource.org
(305) 576-1234 X210

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Miami, Florida (December 1, 2011)  —

World AIDS Day is held on December 1^st each year and is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died from this disease. World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day.

Why is World AIDS Day important?

• Although HIV infection can be prevented, HIV transmission continues to occur at alarmingly high rates.   There are over 33.3 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS. ¹  In 2009 2.2 million adults worldwide were newly infected with HIV.²
• Although HIV can be treated, many people infected with HIV do not have access to life-saving drugs.
• Miami-DadeCountycurrently ranks number one in the nation, with the highest number of new AIDS cases per capita.
• BrowardCounty(Fort Lauderdale) currently ranks number two in the nation, with the 2nd highest number of new AIDS cases per capita.

World AIDS Day is an important reminder to the public that HIV has not gone away.  There is still much work to be done to increase awareness, prevention and treatment.  

What should I do on World AIDS Day?

World AIDS Day is an opportunity for you to learn the facts about HIV and put your knowledge into action. If you understand how HIV is transmitted, how it can be prevented, and the reality of living with HIV today – you can use this knowledge to take care of your own health and the health of others, and ensure you treat everyone living with HIV fairly, and with respect and understanding. Click here to find out the facts.

You can also show your support for people living with HIV on World AIDS Day by wearing a red ribbon, the international symbol of HIV awareness.

World AIDS Day is also a great opportunity to raise money and show your support for people living with HIV. Whether you feel inspired to simply wear a red ribbon or want to volunteer your time or services, you will help make a difference in the ongoing fight against HIV / AIDS. — click here and find out more.

About Care Resource

Care Resource is a 501(c)(3) non-profit, multi-cultural, community based AIDS Service Organization. “Through education, prevention, research, care & treatment and support services, Care Resource improves upon the health and overall quality of life of our diverse South Florida communities in need.”

Press Contact:
Joseph DePiro
PR/Marketing Manager

jdepiro@careresource.org
(305) 576-1234 X210

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Delta Lambda Phi Presents

The 6th Annual DLP Divas

“Divas Around the World”

Hosted by TP Lords

November 9th, 2011 | 8:00PM

Mekka Miami - 950 NE 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33132

Elie Tahari is pleased to invite you to an evening of art  and style in celebration of

Renato Freitas & Bal Harbour Art Nights

View the latest series, Brain Waves, but the artist while shopping the newest fall arrivals.

Thursday, November 3 from 7-9PM
Elie Tahari Boutique – Bal Harbour Shops

Please RSVP to BalHarbourRSVP@elietahari.com or 212-763-2044

Click here to visit Elie Tahari’s web-site.

Click here to visit Renato Freitas’ web-site.

10% of sales from the artwork and the event will support Care Resource.