Arianna's Center

The recent election results in United States and focusing in Florida have brought significant concerns for the LGBTQ+ and transgender communities, especially those of us who live openly as transgender individuals and, like myself, with a positive HIV status. As Florida has shifted to a solidly red state, we anticipate changes in policies, services, and even employment that could limit access and support for our most vulnerable. This election has shown a clear response to the previous administration, and as a community, we must be prepared for a challenging four years. Our work against discrimination and harmful laws will only intensify as we stand up for basic civil and human rights. For many transgender and gender-nonconforming people, this isn’t new—we have long faced being unwelcomed at the decision-making table, where our voices are often minimized. This election underscores the importance of trans-led leadership. As experts in navigating spaces where we’re not always welcome, we’re ready to face these challenges head-on. As CEO of Arianna’s Center, I am committed to advocating for a more inclusive future. Arianna’s Center has a long track record of providing essential services, such as housing, healthcare, and legal support, for the transgender community in Florida and beyond. Regardless of these political shifts, we’re here to create intentional change and to push for meaningful conversations that prioritize our community’s well-being. Let’s unite, fund organizations that do the work, and focus on real impact. Difficult times lie ahead, but together, we are resilient and powerful. Arianna Lint

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Join Transinclusive Group, Arianna's Center, and TransSOCIAL, Inc. for the 10th Annual Bishop SF Makalani Mahee Transgender Equality Awards as we honor South Florida’s community advocates, organizations, and healthcare providers who are making strides for transgender equality. ??? Date: November 26 ? Time: 6:30 PM ?? Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 4849 N Dixie Hwy, Oakland Park, FL 33334 ?? Hosted by the fabulous Missy Meyakie LePaige & Misty Eyes! With support from AIDS Healthcare Foundation, The Our Fund Foundation, SunServe, FLUX, Hotspots Happening Out, Miss Florida Pageant, The Pride Center, Midland, and the Human Rights Campaign. RSVP here: https://lnkd.in/dYS5Bu38 and join us for an evening of recognition, resilience, and celebration. ?? #TransEquality #CommunityHeroes

?? Exciting Announcement from Arianna's Center and the Translatina Project! ?? As a transgender Latina expert and advocate with Arianna’s Center in Florida, I’m beyond excited to extend a warm and grateful invitation to the 4th Trans LatinX National Meeting 2024! This powerful event will be held at our offices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, from November 19-20, 2024, in collaboration with Arianna’s Center. ?? What to Expect: ? Connect with incredible trans and non-binary leaders from across the country. ? Celebrate our vibrant Latinx community and share in collective empowerment. ? Enjoy a special Yacht ride on November 19th for all our attendees—don’t miss this unforgettable experience! ??? Arianna’s Center is thrilled to host this important national event, and we can’t wait to see you there as we work together to uplift our community and build a brighter future. ?? Register here before November 1 to secure your spot! ?? Registration Link ?? Need a hotel? Book your room here: ?? Hotel Reservation Link Let’s come together to empower the Trans and non-binary Latin community in the USA! ?????? #TransLatinxMeeting2024 #AriannasCenter #TransLatinaProject #TransEmpowerment #LGBTQIA #CommunityEmpowerment #TransLeadership Arianna Lint CEO

On National Latinx HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we honor the vital work of Arianna’s Center, an organization founded by Arianna Lint, a transgender Latina and HIV advocate. Arianna’s Center provides critical services to the Trans Latinx community, particularly those living with HIV, undocumented immigrants, and individuals facing incarceration or ICE detention. Since its founding in 2015, the center has made a significant impact in South Florida and Puerto Rico, offering HIV testing, prevention programs, housing assistance, and advocacy for the most marginalized communities. Arianna Lint’s leadership has not only uplifted the trans community but also brought much-needed visibility to the challenges facing Latinx individuals living with HIV. She has collaborated with major media outlets, including NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises , to amplify these voices and raise awareness on a national scale. Lint’s advocacy emphasizes dismantling stigma, expanding access to HIV prevention tools like PrEP, and ensuring inclusive healthcare. As we recognize the Latinx community’s resilience and fight against HIV, we must continue to support leaders like Arianna Lint, whose work moves us closer to ending the epidemic within marginalized communities. Together, we can build a future where HIV no longer disproportionately affects our community Arianna’s Center Team.

The impact of www.Ariannas-Center.org extends far beyond the individual women it serves. By empowering women, the center contributes to building stronger families, communities, and societies. It is a testament to the power of education and support in transforming lives and creating a more equitable world for all. Arianna Lint CEO

We are committed to reducing stigma and improving access to care for Latinx gay, bisexual, and trans men living with and impacted by HIV.

Happy to be part of this great event

This week has been pivotal in our national efforts to advance HIV prevention, emphasizing the critical role of health equity in the successful implementation of the Biden-Harris Administration’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Yesterday, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced an award of $10 million to five health departments (i.e., Baltimore City Health Department, City of Houston, Florida Department of Health, Oklahoma State Health Department, and South Carolina Department of Health). This funding aims to enhance progress among populations underserved, focusing on Black and Latine gay/bi men, transgender women, and Black cisgender women. Each recipient will craft tailored strategies to overcome local barriers to PrEP utilization, innovating beyond the established successes of the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative. This includes new flexibilities in funding, allowing for the coverage of PrEP medications’ costs (a first for CDC HIV funding!) when other funds are unavailable. I am eager to see how the lessons learned from these efforts will shape our ongoing and future HIV prevention strategies nationwide. https://lnkd.in/dg2DcPJk CDC also recently launched PrEPared / PrEParado, a new social marketing initiative under the Let’s Stop HIV Together campaign to encourage conversations about PrEP between Black and Latine gay/bi men and their providers. https://lnkd.in/dyNQ6t_3 https://lnkd.in/dxCVaiCw Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a National Coverage Determination that marks a significant advancement in our healthcare system—covering Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medications under Medicare Part B without cost-sharing. This coverage is comprehensive, including FDA-approved PrEP options (oral and injectable), individual counseling sessions, routine HIV screenings, and Hepatitis B virus screenings. This decision is a monumental step in ensuring that more members of our communities, especially our older population, have unhindered access to critical preventive services. https://lnkd.in/dQh4m7-b All of these actions underscore a fundamental principle: while we possess the science and tools to prevent HIV, true success requires that everyone has access to these advancements. PrEP is a game changer, but only if everyone’s able to get in the game. #PrEP #HIV #Prevention #PrEPared #PrEParado #StopHIVTogether #DetengamosJuntosElVIH

As part of #HispanicHeritageMonth2024, and ahead of #NationalLatinxAIDSAwarenessDay coming up on Oct 15, I asked a dynamic group of HIV advocates to come together for a frank conversation to discuss all the issues effecting our Latine community when it comes to HIV and sexual health. I'm seriously in love with all these people: Arianna Lint, Natalie Sanchez, MPH, Daniel G Garza, David Ernesto Munar, Elias Diaz, and Guillermo Chacon. Please check out and share this fantastic roundtable, published on TheBody.com. https://lnkd.in/eWDH_j8E