Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN) will celebrate the return of its signature fundraiser with dancing, food and fun at Desert Diamond Casino.
If you are looking for an opportunity to boogie, you will find it at Treasures for TIHAN — Disco in the Desert at 2 p.m. on Saturday, June 5.
TIHAN is focused on creating social connections between people while providing services and support for CarePartners . Approximately two-thirds of these are seniors; many are long-term survivors who have seen their generation decimated by AIDS prior to medications that reduced the impact of HIV on the immune system. Almost all are on fixed incomes living in poverty. Support includes CarePackages consisting of toiletries, cleaning and household supplies, paper items and other basic necessities.
“Like many nonprofits, it has been challenging trying to serve more people with fewer folks under stressful conditions, but we made it through and are gradually moving toward in-person events and programs. Our CarePartners and Link Specialists are so grateful we are able to gather again safely. Peer connections are so important after three years of isolation and the resulting depression. Our programs work to counter that,” Blades said.
“It is so rewarding and provides another connection that draws me to TIHAN. The cool thing is that you do this because it is the right thing to do, not because anyone uses it as grounds for proselytizing or converting someone to their belief system. It is entirely people helping people,” Colton said.
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