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Turning The Dial
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
FREE COVID-19 VACCINE CLINIC
The Aliveness Project is hosting a free COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Thursday, September 16 in partnership with the Planned Parenthood. Clinicians from Planned Parenthood will be administering the Moderna (2 dose) vaccine on September 16 starting at 4:00 pm. Must be 18+ years or older for this vaccine. Walk-in appointments are welcomed. If you would…
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Meeting the Moment – HIV Homelessness
Written By: Akello Alay & Alisha Vankirk The Aliveness Project is pleased to announce a Rapid Rehousing Program for individuals who are living with HIV. This program is centered around the Housing First approach, which promotes permanent housing to individuals who are experiencing homelessness before addressing other life necessities (mental health, employment, medical needs, substance…
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The Aliveness Project Food Shelf is open for members by appointment Monday-Thursday 9-4:30 and Friday 9-3:30. Members can use the Food Shelf once each calendar month.
“Bingo queens” Bruce and Cameron will call bingo every other Tuesday at 11 am for members. All members welcome!
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.
The Aliveness Project closes early at 3 pm the last Tuesday of every month for staff development.
This recovery meeting is open to the public and held Tuesdays at 6 pm. The “SMART” in Smart Recovery stands for Self-Management And Recovery Training. It is a transformative method of moving from addictive substances and negative behaviors to a life of positive self-regard and willingness to change. For more info, contact Jay at 612-822-7946, ext. 202, or Marshall at 612-389-1991.
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.