Posts by DylanBoyer
A New Era in HIV Prevention Starts: 6-Month PrEP Now Available at Aliveness – July 18, 2025
Aliveness Project Becomes First in Minnesota to Offer 6-Month HIV Prevention Injection Aliveness Project is proud to announce that we are the first organization in Minnesota to offer YEZTUGO (Lenacapavir), a newly approved, long-acting injectable for HIV prevention. This exciting milestone reflects our commitment to accessible, innovative care that centers the needs of the community.…
Read MoreJuly Spotlight: Michelle Bahr: Advocate, Volunteer, Ally of the Year, and Lifelong Learner
If you’ve ever met Michelle Bahr at Aliveness Project, you probably remember her hugs. Warm, respectful, always accompanied by a big smile and an ask: “Is a hug okay?” Michelle brings what she calls “grandma energy,” but behind that gentleness is a fierce and lifelong commitment to people living with HIV. For over ten years,…
Read MoreKare 11: Aliveness Project to offer newly approved, first-of-its-kind HIV prevention treatment – June 23, 2025
We’re in the news! 📰KARE 11 featured The Aliveness Project as one of the first clinics in Minnesota to secure doses of Lenacapavir (Yeztugo) — the newly approved, twice-yearly injectable PrEP that could be a game-changer in HIV prevention. Our team shared how this breakthrough can help remove barriers to care for Black, brown, trans,…
Read MoreThe Food Group – Breaking Food Barriers for LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans – July 10, 2025
We were featured! 🌈The Food Group highlighted The Aliveness Project as a longtime partner food shelf in honor of Pride Month. The story shares our 40-year journey from a community potluck to a wraparound network of services — including our food shelf, which provides culturally connected groceries and meals to LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans and people living…
Read MoreKare 11: Minnesota restaurants unite for HIV awareness, partner with Dining Out for Life – April 2, 2025
We’re in the news! 📰KARE 11 featured The Aliveness Project and our upcoming Dining Out For Life event on April 24, 2025! The story highlights over 120 restaurant partners across Minnesota who will donate at least 25% of sales to support people living with or at greatest risk of HIV. It also shares the powerful…
Read MoreGive to the Max! Nov. 21 2024
Give Now! Early giving has begun! We have the knowledge and tools to End HIV in Minnesota, but we can’t do it without you. We hope you’ll consider a donation of $5, $50, $250, or more this November to support folks living with HIV and prevent new transmissions! Our goal this year is to raise…
Read MoreCelebrating Our 28 Years and Achievements with Aliveness Charitable Gaming – October 29, 2024
I want to take a moment to highlight the remarkable journey of Aliveness Gaming and its significant contributions to The Aliveness Project. 1996 marked a pivotal moment with the opening of our first venue with one employee selling pull-tabs at the Brass Rail. In 2002 Scott Schlaffman took over as Gaming Manager and has worked…
Read MoreEssential HIV Services Return to the Community – August 16, 2024
We’re back – AIDSLine, Every Penny Counts & Benefits Counseling. Starting Tuesday, August 20 the AIDSLine, Every Penny Counts, and Benefits Counseling, which were once housed at Rainbow Health, have now found their new home at Aliveness Project, to ensure the continuity of essential services for the community. This move aligns with the commitment of…
Read MoreNew Staff Join Aliveness Team! – August 1, 2024
The Aliveness Project welcomes several new staff to the team. We are excited to see what new accomplishments we will achieve together. Learn more about each person in their bio below. Macy Ramos (she/they) – Human Resources & Operations Director Macy Ramos is a proud resident of the Whittier neighborhood in Minneapolis and has been…
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