AIDS Care Ocean State

It’s National Pi Day!! (As in the mathematical constant 3.14159265, not the kind you eat.) But over the years, it’s become all about Pie's! From all of us at ACOS, we hope your day is delightful and as easy as pie. Hungry for more? Don't forget to help us Paint the Town RED on Thursday, May 1st. We are currently signing on Rhode Island establishments as 2025 participants. Click the link to join us and help support the services & programs of @AIDSCareOS: https://conta.cc/3Fqjds8

SAVE THE DATE Thursday, May 1st is Paint the Town RED! Only the best restaurants, bars and businesses in the Rhode Island area will participate by donating a percentage of their total sales on May 1st to help ACOS achieve our mission. In turn, we promise to pack these establishments and make sure it is busy on the day/night of the event so it is a win-win for both parties. It's simple to participate. Just visit one (or more) of the participating businesses on May 1st. That's It! We are currently signing on restaurants, bars and other establishments in the RI area to participate. Sign up as a Participant for Paint the Town RED 2025: https://conta.cc/3Fqjds8 Through the combined marketing efforts of iHeart Media, Eat Drink RI & AIDS Care, we invite the entire state of Rhode Island (and surrounding area) to visit the committed establishments on Thursday, May 1st! NEXT Thurs, March 20th is Gayfellas: Mafia/Gangster Drag Queen Bingo & Peanut Butter Drive. Please bring a new, unopened jar of Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, etc. to support ACOS Food Pantry. Doors Open at 5pm Games Start at 7pm Sharp! $25 to play, cash or check only With our fabulous Drag Queen Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz. https://conta.cc/3DJtQ8R

Today is National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and the theme this year is "Hope, Health, and Healing: Overcoming Barriers to HIV/AIDS Treatment for Women and Girls." #NWGHAAD focuses efforts on priority populations outlined in the NHAS including Black women and youth aged 13-24 years. The Office on Women’s Health (OWH) in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services leads National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. In the United States, about 23% of people living with HIV are women and, in 2021, women made up 20 percent of new diagnoses, according to CDC data. The highest number of new diagnoses were among women ages 25 to 44. Advances in testing, treatment, and prevention have resulted in progress toward the nation’s goal to end the HIV epidemic by 2030.

LAST CHANCE to purchase TICKETS for ACOS 35th Anniversary & Mardi Gras Gala THIS Friday, March 7, 2025 at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet 7pm Cocktail Hour 8pm Dinner & Awards Ceremony. Live entertainment, Dinner, Magic, Dancing, Raffles and so much more! Masks & beads available for purchase Honoring: Lifetime Achievement Award to, founder of ACOS, @PaulFitzgerald Community Service Award to the Providence Gay Flag Football League (@PVDGFFL) Philanthropist of the Year Award to @ChuckHolli Featuring: Live Entertainment from Ten31 Productions Magic from Magician Drew Michaels Serenade by the RI Gay Men's Chorus Sounds and lights provided by DJ Pauly of Sounds Stream Enterainment Your Emcee, 2024 Best Local Stand-Up Comic, Doreen Collins JUST ANNOUNCED: A preformance by Valerie Joy! Thursday, March 20th is Gayfellas: Mafia/Gangster Drag Queen Bingo & Peanut Butter Drive Please bring a new, unopened jar of Peanut Butter to support our food pantry Doors Open at 5pm Games Start at 7pm Sharp! With our fabulous Drag Queen Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz, at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet! With the Friskie Fries Food Truck but players are welcome to bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages.

Limited Discount TICKETS ON SALE NOW for ACOS 35th Anniversary & Mardi Gras Gala Friday, March 7, 2025 at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet 7pm Cocktail Hour 8pm Dinner & Awards Ceremony Masks & beads available for purchase Live entertainment, Dinner, Magic, Dancing, Raffles and so much more! Honoring: Lifetime Achievement Award to, founder of ACOS, @PaulFitzgerald Community Service Award to the Providence Gay Flag Football League (@PVDGFFL) Philanthropist of the Year Award to @ChuckHollis Scan the QR Code to Purchase Tickets Featuring: Live Entertainment from Ten31 Productions Magic from Magician Drew Michaels Serenade by the RI Gay Men's Chorus Sounds and lights provided by DJ Pauly of Sounds Stream Enterainment Your Emcee, 2024 Best Local Stand-Up Comic, Doreen Collins Thurs, March 20th is Gayfellas: Mafia/Gangster Drag Queen Bingo & Peanut Butter Drive Please bring a new, unopened jar of Peanut Butter to support our food pantry Doors Open at 5pm Games Start at 7pm Sharp! With our fabulous Drag Queen Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz, at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet! $25 to play, cash or check only Daubers ($2 each) and Drag Bingo T-shirts ($10) are available for purchase Cash Bar from 5pm - 6:45pm

TONIGHT, February 20th is Leather & Lace, Diamonds & Pearls Drag Queen Bingo Doors Open at 5pm Cash Bar from 5pm - 6:45pm. Games Start at 7pm Sharp! $25 to play, cash or check only. Daubers ($2 each) and Drag Bingo T-shirts ($10) Plenty of parking is available and no capacity limits! With the our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz. The Friskie Fries Food Truck will be there but players are welcome to bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in the Main Ballroom due to state regulations There are only a couple Monthly Sponsorships left for this season of Drag Queen Bingo so sign on NOW! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Friday March 7, 2025 ACOS is celebrating 35 years of service to Rhode Islanders at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet with our 35th Anniversary & Mardi Gras Gala. Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Raffles and much more! Masks & beads available for purchase 7pm Cocktail Hour 8pm Dinner & Awards Ceremony Honoring: Lifetime Achievement Award to founder of ACOS, Paul Fitzgerald Community Service Award to the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PVDGFFL) Philanthropist of the Year Award to Chuck Hollis. BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! https://conta.cc/4gLkGq1

THIS Thursday, February 20th is Leather & Lace, Diamonds & Pearls Drag Queen Bingo Doors Open at 5pm Cash Bar from 5pm - 6:45pm. Games Start at 7pm Sharp! $25 to play, cash or check only. Daubers ($2 each) and Drag Bingo T-shirts ($10) Plenty of parking is available and no capacity limits! With the our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz. The Friskie Fries Food Truck will be there but players are welcome to bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in the Main Ballroom due to state regulations There are only a couple Monthly Sponsorships left for this season of Drag Queen Bingo so sign on NOW! TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Friday March 7, 2025 ACOS is celebrating 35 years of service to Rhode Islanders at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet with our 35th Anniversary & Mardi Gras Gala. Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Raffles and much more! Masks & beads available for purchase 7pm Cocktail Hour 8pm Dinner & Awards Ceremony Honoring: Lifetime Achievement Award to founder of ACOS, Paul Fitzgerald Community Service Award to the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PVDGFFL) Philanthropist of the Year Award to Chuck Hollis. BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! https://conta.cc/4i4a6eF

Volunteers Needed. Tuesday, February 18th, 6pm. Come Join Us to help Assemble Drag Bingo Packets Open to the Public 18 Parkis Avenue, Providence 02907 We hope to see you Tuesday and thank you for your support. 35th Anniversary & Mardi Gras Gala TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Purchase Tickets Here https://lnkd.in/eEPdTiX3 Thank you to this years Sponsors of our Celebration: Gold Mask Sponsor Thomas F. Matt Trust Bronze Mask Sponsor Mister Sister Bead Sponsor Pelletier & Clark Attorneys at Law, LLC. Sponsorships Are Still Available and can be purchased via the link below: https://lnkd.in/eEPdTiX3 https://conta.cc/3EFvw3k

TGIF & Happy Valentine's Day from all of us at AIDS Care Ocean State. Have a great weekend!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW! Friday March 7, 2025 ACOS is celebrating 35 years of service to Rhode Islanders at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet with our 35th Anniversary & Mardi Gras Gala. Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Raffles and much more! Masks & beads available for purchase 7pm Cocktail Hour 8pm Dinner & Awards Ceremony Honoring: Lifetime Achievement Award to founder of ACOS, Paul Fitzgerald Community Service Award to the Providence Gay Flag Football League (PVDGFFL) Philanthropist of the Year Award to Chuck Hollis. BUY YOUR TICKETS TODAY! Thursday, February 20th is Leather & Lace, Diamonds & Pearls Drag Queen Bingo Doors Open at 5pm. Cash Bar from 5pm - 6:45pm. Games Start at 7pm Sharp! $25 to play, cash or check only. Daubers ($2 each) and Drag Bingo T-shirts ($10) Plenty of parking is available and no capacity limits! With the our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz. The Friskie Fries Food Truck will be there but players are welcome to bring their own food and nonalcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in the Main Ballroom due to state regulations There are only a couple Monthly Sponsorships left for this season of Drag Queen Bingo so sign on NOW! https://conta.cc/3Qz4FZH