Living Life
People living with HIV leading healthy & self-directed lives
Be Your Authentic Self
Life, Not Just Survival
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“The Aliveness Project is a place where seeds of hope are planted. It took me 9.5 years as a member to grasp that concept….now I am ready to start bearing fruit.”
– Moncies
“I’d never worked in a kitchen before besides my own. I didn’t know what to expect, but I fell in love with Aliveness. I like being busy, and the kitchen keeps you active. Chef Kris is also an incredible chef and person; everything he makes is amazing.
Aliveness has changed my life. I can’t imagine not being here. I’m 70 now and I’d like to still be coming in when I’m 90.”
- Peter
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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
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
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Newsletter & Updates
COVID-19 Emergency Response
As leaders in the HIV community, we are taking the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 amongst the immunocompromised community we serve. With the safety and health of our members, volunteers, and staff being our number one priority, the following policies/protocols have been implemented. On Tuesday, March 17th Aliveness will close all public…
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Three Brilliant Women Join Aliveness
We continue to grow and flourish! The Aliveness Project welcomes three mission driven women to our staff and our Board of Directors. Learn more about each person in their bio below. Josephine M. Hovers – Early Intervention Navigator Josephine M Hovers (she/her) is not your average business woman: she owns and runs Favor Creation Salon and…
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Due to the governor’s stay-at-home order, we will reduced hours from 3/30 – 4/10. Members may pick up to-go meals and pre-packed groceries Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 am – 3 pm. We are CLOSED all other times (though case management, nutrition, housing, and mental health services remain available over the phone).
Due to the governor’s stay-at-home order, we will reduced hours from 3/30 – 4/10. Members may pick up to-go meals and pre-packed groceries Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 am – 3 pm. We are CLOSED all other times (though case management, nutrition, housing, and mental health services remain available over the phone).
Tim from Community: A Walgreens Pharmacy will be available in the dining room over lunch the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 12-1 pm for questions about medications or pharmacies.
Transgender women who are Aliveness members are invited to “The Ladies Room,” a social support group for transwomen. Please contact Katrina Loera, Member Services Assistant (katrina@aliveness.org, ext. 202) to join and for more info.
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.
NA meets in the Aliveness conference room every Thursday at 6 pm. This meeting is open to the public and anyone who struggles with substance use. The contact is Shane Fouquette at godshaste@gmail.com, more info here: https://na.org/?ID=bulletins-bull27&ID=bulletins-bull27
Trivia is held for members in the dining room with Katrina or Zay every other Friday from 11:15 – 11:45 am. It’s a good way to kill some time before lunch and we play for small giftcards!