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The demand is growing for the HIV-related leadership, expertise, community, services, and facilities of the Aliveness Project.
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We continue our commitment to safely provide essential services to people living with HIV/AIDS.
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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
"Aliveness is a great community to be part of. As a volunteer, there are tons of great opportunities for me to give back to a community I care about. I know that what I am doing is making a difference, and the members and staff remind me of that everytime I'm here.”
– Reed
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
Say “Hello” to our New Staff
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. Bruce Weihsmantel (he/him) – Mendical Case Management I’m from Illinois originally from Illinois but have lived on both coasts and have been in Minneapolis…
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A+ Peer Support Group
A+ is a peer lead discussion group that meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month. A+ is open to all people living with HIV. Our topics vary from coping with your diagnosis and health, how to access resources provided by The Aliveness Project and affiliated agencies, and most importantly building community. A+ gives people living…
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The Aliveness Project Food Shelf is open for members by appointment Monday-Friday 9-3:30. Members can use the Food Shelf once each calendar month.
The Aliveness Project is open 9 am – 4 pm Monday-Friday. Members are warmly welcomed to hang out and socialize as well as access services. Members of the public are welcome to donate, volunteer, and access HIV testing and PrEP.
Aliveness members are welcome to enjoy a hot lunch onsite Monday-Friday from 12 – 2 pm, no appointment needed. Members may bring a guest to eat for free up to 4 times a month and members’ children under 13 eat for free.
Aliveness members can drop in to enjoy holiday food, activities, and receive hats and gloves, cookies, and small gift cards. No registration necessary, come either day! If you have kids in the household, pick out a toy from 10 am – 3 pm. Bingo for prizes will take place at 11 am.
The Aliveness Project Food Shelf is open for members by appointment Monday-Friday 9-3:30. Members can use the Food Shelf once each calendar month.
The Aliveness Project is open 9 am – 4 pm Monday-Friday. Members are warmly welcomed to hang out and socialize as well as access services. Members of the public are welcome to donate, volunteer, and access HIV testing and PrEP.
Aliveness members and folks living with HIV can drop in to for walk-in housing support every Tuesday from 10 – noon and 1 – 3 pm. Services include: housing needs assessment, coordinated entry assessment, referrals for some housing services, one-time housing consultation, information about current openings, waitlists, and financial assistance. Assistance is first come, first served.
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