We Can
End the Epidemic

The demand is growing for the HIV-related leadership, expertise, community, services, and facilities of the Aliveness Project.

COVID-19 Updates
Turning The Dial

We continue our commitment to safely provide essential services to people living with HIV/AIDS.

Be Your Authentic Self

Life, Not Just Survival

Be Supported

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.

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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

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"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

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.

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.

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

Meet Our New Staff

September 27, 2021

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. Taylor Scott (he/him) – Case Management Taylor has been working in HIV/STI health for the past two years in Oklahoma City. It was there…

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Aliveness Opens Minnesota’s First Free PrEP Clinic

September 20, 2021

Aliveness began offering free pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) on September 1, 2021 The Aliveness Project’s Free PrEP Clinic, THRIVE, Is Now Open. Minnesota residents can now receive free pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) at THRIVE, the Aliveness Project’s Clinical Services. THRIVE at Aliveness began offering Free PrEP services on September 1, 2021. PrEP is a daily pill used…

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Upcoming Events

Apr
1
Sat
Building CLOSED
Apr 1 all-day
NA Meeting
Apr 1 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Narcotics Anonymous meets at Aliveness every Wednesday at 8 pm and Saturday at 10 am. It’s an open meeting, all are welcome. Please come to the side parking lot door and ring the buzzer.

Apr
2
Sun
Building CLOSED
Apr 2 all-day
Apr
3
Mon
Food Shelf Open 9-3:30
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

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.

Open for Services 9-4
Apr 3 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Dine-In Lunch: 12-2
Apr 3 @ 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

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.

HIV Update with Dr. Keith Henry
Apr 3 @ 1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Aliveness members, staff, volunteers, and supporters are welcome to attend a presentation by Dr. Keith Henry on what’s new in HIV care and treatment on Monday, April 3 from 1 – 2:30 pm at Aliveness.

Apr
4
Tue
Food Shelf Open 9-3:30
Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 3:30 pm

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.

Open for Services 9-4
Apr 4 @ 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

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.

Housing Walk-in Hours
Apr 4 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

For the months of April and May 2023, housing staff will be available first-come, first-served on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month for consultation. Please come between 10 am – noon or 1 – 2:30 pm on April 4, April 18, May 2, or May 16. Aliveness members can receive a brief housing needs assessment and one-time housing consultation, information about emergency shelters, coordinated entry assessments, and referrals to housing services.