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About The Aliveness Project

Everyone should have the opportunity to lead a healthy, self-directed life, and people living with HIV should not feel stuck, isolated, or stigmatized.

The Aliveness Project was founded as a community center for and driven by people living with HIV. For over 30 years, we have been facilitating connection to community, offering nutrition & wellness services, and linking our members to resources to lead fulfilling & healthy lives.

A Safe Place of Support

"Aliveness has been a support in healthcare, both mental and physical and has given me a place to join a community and further my leadership skills.

My life is healthier, less scary, and highly empowered because of The Aliveness Project."

- Alex

A Community of Friends

"I volunteer to honor my friend Marc, who died 20 years ago from complications related to AIDS. Volunteering has given me a community and I was welcomed from the very beginning.

Volunteering at Aliveness also pushes me to learn more about the issues that people living with HIV face, like addiction, mental health, and housing."

- Peggy

Benefits
for our members

Meals & Food Shelf

Our Dining Room is the heart of our community. Hot, scratch-cooked meals are available six days a week and specifically prepared to benefit people living with HIV.

Our Food Shelf is open four days a week and members can visit monthly and select up to 60 pounds of groceries.

Integrative Therapy

Useful therapies such as

Acupuncture
Massage
Chiropractic Care
Talk Therapy

Provided to members at no cost in a clean, comfortable space where members can relax and receive the full benefits of these therapies.

Nutritional Therapy

Full-time dietitian who specializes in HIV related nutrition needs offering:

Body composition analysis
Nutrition coaching
Linkage to state nutrition programs
Menu planning and creation of shopping lists
Care coordination with other health care professionals

Case Management

Linking members to resources to restore or sustain stability including:

Medication assistance
Health insurance and benefits
Housing resources
Sex/HIV education
Employment
Chemical use and mental health resources

Member Services

Maximizing the member experience and helping members connect to community through:

Free tickets to cultural and sporting events
Fun and educational activities at the community center

Know your status

Get tested to find out if you are living with HIV. Aliveness offers testing during regular business hours.

Free Testing

Become a member

1. Fill out the form and provide proof you are living with HIV

2. Come to our community center at 3808 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis

3. Gain access to member benefits, resources, and community

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Support or Volunteer

We have an active, large family of supporters at The Aliveness Project. Many of our supporters do some or all of the following:

Raise funds through Dining Out For Life and other events
Volunteer at our community center
Raise awareness about HIV/AIDS
Advocate at the local, state, and national level

Make A Difference

Newsletter & Updates

March is Minnesota FoodShare Month

March 12, 2018

The Aliveness Project Food Shelf is excited to be participating in Minnesota FoodShare‘s March Campaign again this year. Minnesota FoodShare is a program of Greater Minneapolis Council of Churches (GMCC) that aims to address poverty and food insecurity through involving thousands of Minnesotans in advocacy, education, and awareness efforts. Every year, people come together to…

Minneapolis City Council Puts Ending HIV on the Fast-Track

March 12, 2018

Aliveness joined our friends at Minnesota AIDS Project as Mayor Jacob Frey signed a resolution that puts Minneapolis on the fast track to end the HIV epidemic. The goals are 90% of PLHIV know their status, are on antiretroviral therapy, and achieve viral suppression, and the elimination of HIV stigma and discrimination. Minneapolis is one…

Upcoming Events

May

Wed

Lipsync Contest

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May 23 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Join us at Camp Bar in St. Paul for a drag benefit. Amy, Paul, and Jennifer from The Aliveness Project will be doing DOLLY PARTON! Come and support NorthStar Gay Rodeo and The Aliveness Project! Hosted by Jorge Sanchez.

May

Thu

Bingo for Members

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May 24 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Members, join us in the dining room before lunch to play Bingo! Win prizes and glory, meet other members, and then enjoy a nice meal.

LUNCH: Pork Roulade (stuffed pork roll)

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May 24 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Meals are free for members, no reservation required. Each meal features a nutritious entrée, salad bar, soup, beverages and dessert. Children under 12 may eat free when accompanied by a parent who is a member.

Categories: Meals

DINNER: to be determined (please check back)

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May 24 @ 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Categories: Meals

“Play Date” Youth Volunteer Night

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May 24 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

“Play Date” usually occurs on the 4th Thursday of the month from 7-9 pm. It is by invitation (contact Gelli) for queer-trans youth. We put together safer sex kits for use by The Aliveness Project outreach team while watching an LGBT movie.

May

Fri

Trivia for Members

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May 25 @ 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Members, join us for trivia in the dining room before lunch every Friday at 11 am. Answer trivia questions to win prizes and knowledge.

HCMC “Care to Connect” Survey

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May 25 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Members, do you go to HCMC? If so, you may qualify to take a survey and receive a giftcard! Look for Thu on Fridays over lunch.

LUNCH: Leftovers

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