Thursday, August 26, 2010

Statement from AFAN RE: Canyon Ridge Christian Church

*Thanks to AFAN for choosing to do the right thing.

Statement from AFAN RE: Canyon Ridge Christian Church

by Aid for AIDS of Nevada on Wednesday, August 25, 2010 at 2:45pm

Posted on Facebook

“After evaluating Canyon Ridge Christian Church’s backing of Pastor Ssempa of Uganda and his support of the Anti-Homosexuality Bill, we feel that it is in the best interest of our clients, supporters and staff to dissolve our relationship with the church immediately. Unfortunately, we will be unable to continue to work with the church, as long as they are associated with Pastor Ssempa. Since what he and the Anti-Homosexuality Bill represent violates the basic human rights that should be afforded to all Ugandans. Our mission is to provide client service programs that assist in enhancing the physical health and psychosocial wellness of the individuals living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in southern Nevada, while promoting dignity and improving the quality of their lives. We will further this mission without the support of Canyon Ridge Christian Church.” - Aid for AIDS of Nevada


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Founded in 1984, Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) is the oldest and largest AIDS service organization in the state of Nevada. Nearly two thousand men, women and children infected with HIV are registered as clients with our agency. AFAN provides direct client service programs, food programs, prevention and education programs, and community outreach.

http://www.afanlv.org

Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Bill

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Anti-Homosexuality Bill

Tuesday, August 03, 2010

Should Cities Restrict Food to the Homeless?

Should Cities Restrict Food to the Homeless?

Cities Seek to Contain the Homeless; Advocates Call Policy 'Misguided'

Gee, Thanks for Permission to Feed People, Las Vegas

Gee, Thanks for Permission to Feed People, Las Vegas

by Josie Raymond June 15, 2010 11:30 AM (PT) Topics: Criminalization of the Homeless

Doesn't asking for permission to feed the needy feel a little off, like asking to go to the bathroom or to eat lunch?

Read the full article here:
http://homelessness.change.org/blog/view/gee_thanks_for_permission_to_feed_people_las_vegas

"Cliff" by invisiblepeople, Face and voice of homelessness, Las Vegas, NV