THE AIDS COMMITTEE OF CAMBRIDGE, KITCHENER, WATERLOO
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Mission Statement
Through responsive programming and multi-sectoral collaboration, ACCKWA will: • work towards the reduction of HIV, hepatitis C, and other sexually-transmitted and blood-borne infections in Waterloo Region; • address the social determinants of health that create stigma, discrimination, and vulnerability for our service users; and • provide excellent HIV care and support to individuals, families and most-affected communities.
About This Cause
Our vision at ACCKWA; We work toward a future where new HIV, hepatitis C, and sexually-transmitted or blood-borne infections are rare in Waterloo Region. People living with HIV will feel that maintaining health, well-being and full community participation are achievable, realistic goals. We provide support to those living with and/or affected by and/or at risk of HIV in Waterloo Region. In order to work with these populations we provide: programs, workshops, presentations, social groups, practical support, needle exchange, working groups, outreach (bars, parks, prison, restaurants, churches) , events, peer support, etc. Fundraising is a very integral part of what we do to support those we serve.