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Monthly E-Newsletter
for
June
2010
Dear Friends,
Thanks to literally hundreds of
donors and volunteers, we had a wonderful "Treasures for
TIHAN" benefit auction on May 22.
It was a fun and successful event
(but—in a sign of the times—not quite as successful as
last year). If you missed the fun but would still like to
contribute to the programs of TIHAN and those we serve, please
consider making a donation in support of one of our programs
and our CarePartners living with HIV/AAIDS.
Click
here for more details about a donation to support people
living with HIV…
Here are more news and announcements
that we think will be of interest to you!
Scott
1.
Share Yourself and Make a Difference
Do
you enjoy helping your friends get connected with resources
they need? Do you naturally lend an ear to those that have
gone through hard times? If so, you could be a perfect fit as
a Link Specialist volunteer for TIHAN! We are actively
recruiting people willing and able to be that first human
connection for CarePartners to TIHAN's services. Tasks could
include making periodic check-in phone calls to CarePartners
living with HIV, fielding calls from CarePartners and
referring them to the appropriate resources, informing people
about TIHAN events, registering new CarePartners, and
processing registration updates. Whatever time you can give on
a regular weekly basis is greatly needed and appreciated.
If
you are interested in providing direct services to
CarePartners, please contact Taina Compagnet, Director of
CarePartner Support, at (520) 299-6647 or taina@tihan.org.
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2.
Announcing: Job Opening – Administrative Assistant
TIHAN
is seeking a part-time administrative assistant (30
hours/week), with salary depending on experience.
For
the job description and instruction for applying, click here.
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3.
TIHAN Night at the Tucson Toros Baseball Game – Tickets Only $5
It's
TIHAN night at the Tucson Toros game on Wednesday, July 7!
And,
what does that mean, you ask? TIHAN will receive half of
the proceeds from our ticket sales for the July 7th game
(tickets must be purchased through TIHAN). The game is the Tucson Toros versus the
Chico Outlaws.
So
gather a group of family and friends to spend a July evening
enjoying the great American summer pastime, which will also
benefit one of your favorite charities! Just in case you need
other ideas for sharing game tickets, here are a few
suggestions:
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What
about celebrating all your family/friends' July birthdays
at the game?
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How
about taking your favorite young people to the game?
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What
about using the tickets for a work place raffle relevant
to your work?
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How
about sponsoring individuals living with HIV/AIDS?
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How
about taking the little league team that you coach to the
game?
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Taking
your exercise group for a walk/run/stroll around Reid Park
followed by the game.
See,
there are several ways you might be able to incorporate this
event into your work, social, fitness, and family time.
Here
are few more particulars about the event:
Game Date/Time: Wednesday, July 7, 7:00pm
Location: Hi Corbett Stadium - Reid Park
Hi Corbett Field can be accessed from East Camino Campestre
or South Randolph Way.
—Access from the west on East Camino Campestre can be
easily found off of South Country Club Road.
—To enter off of South Randolph Way, use East Broadway
from the north or East 22nd Street from the south.
Tickets:
Purchase your tickets in advance from TIHAN for $5.00.
We'll receive ½ of the ticket price for each ticket we sell
in advance through the TIHAN office.
To
purchase tickets, call 299-6647, or stop in the TIHAN office
during regular business hours.
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4.
Pastiche Modern Eatery – Donating a Percentage to the
Charity of your Choice During the Month of June
Throughout
the month of June, Pastiche Modern Eatery (www.pasticheme.com)
will donate five percent of every purchase to one of forty
charities of choice, including TIHAN.
When
you dine at the restaurant during the month of June, please
designate TIHAN as the charity to receive Pastiche's donation
of 5% of your purchase. In addition to lunch and dinner
(including late night dining!), Pastiche, located at 3025
North Campbell Avenue, now features summer specials and wine
specials!
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5.
Open Hearts Share Compassion
Interested
in being part of a team of people making a difference? Join us
as at our next Volunteer
Orientation and become a TIHAN volunteer!
Join
us Thursday, July 15, at First Congregational United Church of
Christ, located at 1350 N. Arcadia Ave. You'll meet some great
people and learn more about our organization and volunteer
opportunities. Please plan to arrive by 5:00pm so that we can
get started at 5:15pm. The orientation will end at 9:15pm.
Pre-registration is required.
The
fee for the orientation is $17 (to cover the costs of food and
materials), and scholarships are available so that no one will
be turned away. For more information, please call 299-6647 or
email volunteercoordinator@tihan.org.
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6.
Collecting "Back to School" Supplies and Backpacks
for CarePartners with Children
Back-to-school
season will soon be upon us. TIHAN would like to help the
children of CarePartners have a wonderful transition from
summer to fall. We're looking for new backpacks filled with
all of the supplies a child or teenager will need for the
school year.
If
you are interested in donating items, please drop them off at
the TIHAN office at 1011 N. Craycroft Road #301 (hours
8:30am-4:30pm or Tuesday nights until 8:00pm). If you have
questions, please contact Taina Compagnet, Director of
CarePartner Support, at 299-6647 or taina@tihan.org.
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7.
Checking What You Know about HIV/AIDS: Test Question of the
Month
Question:
Are There Components of the Recently Passed Health Care Reform
that have the Potential to Help Persons with HIV?
Answer:
Yes. According to the Black AIDS Institute, there are many
four things in the recently passed legislation that are
critically important for people living with HIV/AIDS or any
other chronic disease, including these four important
considerations:
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Requires
that all Americans obtain health insurance. This
"individual mandate" is an approach which has
already been implemented in Massachusetts since 2006. By
requiring that all Americans buy or otherwise obtain
coverage, the risk pool is expanded and insurance premiums
may go down. As a part of this requirement, the federal
government obligates itself to provide subsidies to those
who are unable to afford coverage.
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Ensures
health insurance coverage for 32 million of the more than
40 million Americans who currently lack health insurance.
This is achieved mainly through slight expansions in
Medicaid and Medicare, the closing of the drug assistance
donut hole, and providing subsidies to persons and
families who cannot afford health insurance.
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Bans
insurance companies from making coverage decisions based
on "pre-existing conditions." It will no longer
be legal for insurers to refuse or terminate coverage for
persons living with significant health concerns (like
HIV/AIDS) because of those health concerns. In the
legislation, these are identified as guarantees of
availability and renewability of coverage.
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Prohibits
life-time caps on how much health care an insurance plan
will cover in an insured person's lifetime. This is
especially important for people with long-term chronic
conditions.
These
changes have considerable positive implications for people
living with HIV/AIDS. Historically, people with AIDS have
experienced major barriers in obtaining health insurance and
keeping it, especially when purchasing insurance as an
individual. Given the potentially enormous cost of life-saving
HIV treatments over a lifetime, "guaranteed availability
and renewability of coverage" is a key victory for people
with AIDS.
—From
the Black AIDS Institute • Press Release March 22, 2010:
"The Black AIDS Institute Applauds Congress' Passage of
Historic Health Care Reform Bill"
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8.
Thanks for Making A Difference – A Note from Taina
I
have been the Director of CarePartner
Support at TIHAN now for
the past four months and I can honestly say I feel right at
home. Getting acquainted with how everything works around here
has been an exciting challenge for me. Everyone has been
exceptionally welcoming and helpful. I feel especially
grateful to work with so many caring volunteers that live
their passions and faith every time they lend a hand to
support our CarePartners. The success of the CarePartner
programs is sustained by their enthusiasm and dedication.
I
just want to say thank you to everyone that contributes by
working on a CareTeam, as a Link Specialist and at the Poz
Cafe. Through your actions, you exemplify what it means to
love without judgments, and I am so honored to be a part of
TIHAN because of you.
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9.
Help Shape TIHAN's Educational Efforts!
Join
us for our Education
Committee meeting on Tuesday, July 13, 3:45-5:00pm in the
TIHAN Conference Room. This committee meets on the second
Tuesday of each month, and provides guidance for the
educational programs of TIHAN. We're always looking for new
members. If interested, please
contact Natalie Brown, Director of Education & Community
Relations, at natalie@tihan.org
or 299-6647, ext 14.
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10.
Drop-In Volunteer Night at TIHAN Every Tuesday 5:30pm-8:00pm:
Make Friends, Have Fun, and Make a Difference!
Stop
by any Tuesday evening from 5:30pm to 8:00pm for TIHAN's
drop-in volunteer night. "Tuesday Nights at TIHAN"
is a great opportunity to come out and meet new people, or
better acquaint yourself with the ones you already know!
Unlike
many of our other volunteer opportunities, no training is
required for individuals who want to volunteer at TNT. Feel
free to bring friends and family who want to help out with
some simple projects.
If
possible, call (520) 299-6647 and let us know that you'll be
coming so that we can be prepared! Otherwise, just show up and
we'll get you started!
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11.
Did You See Recent Coverage of TIHAN in the News?
TIHAN
was blessed recently to have great coverage in our local
media, highlighting our mission, our programs, our people, and
fundraising events to support our work. If you missed them,
here is your chance to see them:
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A
story about TIHAN Link Specialist volunteer Kim Talerico
and Treasures for TIHAN
"TUCSON GIVING: TIHAN volunteer feels 'obligation'
to give back"
Arizona Daily Star, Sunday, May 16th, 2010
http://azstarnet.com/news/local/
article_7be423c3-8ac4-5e9a-
a6e6-e467294f3380.html
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Journalist
Bob Lee Interviews TIHAN Staff Scott Blades and Taina
Compagnet
"In Focus" Sunday, June 20 at 10:30am on
KTTU-Channel 18
"Fox-11 Forum" Sunday, July 4 at 7:30am on KMSB,
Fox-11
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Martha
Vasquez interviews Jeffrey Brown about Treasures for TIHAN
KVOA News at 4pm, May 19, 2010
http://www.kvoa.com/videos/?id=2052
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And
radio interviews and public service announcements on 92.9
The Mountain, 93.7 KRQ, NewsTalk 790 KNST, and 94.9 MIXfm
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