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Samantha’s First HIV Test

APRI Manager — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:17:47 +0000

When my partner discovered that I had never seen “Sex and the City,” he immediately made it his sworn duty to rectify the situation. If you haven’t seen the show, it really is hilarious. It tells us the story of Samantha, Charlotte, Miranda, and Carrie as they navigate metropolitan life with all of its […]

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A New Epidemic

APRI Manager — Tue, 26 Dec 2023 16:50:36 +0000

In a recent USA Today article, Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy announced the arrival of an epidemic that should capture all of our attention, and it may come as a shock to some of us: loneliness. “Loneliness is detrimental to mental and physical health, experts say, leading to an increased risk of heart disease, dementia, […]

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Thank you for your support!

Will Tregaskis — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:18:42 +0000

As we come to the end of another year and begin to look to the new year that lies ahead, I wanted to take a moment to thank you for all the support you have shown to AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI), particularly over the course of the last year. Although we have come a […]

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January 2022 Staff Updates

Will Tregaskis — Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:47:40 +0000

At APRI we are incredibly honored to have such kind and compassionate staff, dedicated to the health and well-being of those we serve. 2022 brings renewed strength in our mission and also some new faces to our team. We wanted to take a moment to introduce them and share why they choose to work at […]

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Red Scarves Across the River

Will Tregaskis — Sat, 01 Jan 2022 14:50:26 +0000

In honor of World AIDS Day, APRI held its inaugural Red Scarves Across the River community art event at the Providence Pedestrian Bridge in downtown Providence on December 1. The moving display featured approximately 100 donated red scarves affixed along the bridge and four quilt panels generously lent from Russ and Beth Milham of AIDS […]

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Saying Goodbye to Ken Fish

Will Tregaskis — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 19:49:35 +0000

All of us at AIDS Project Rhode Island were saddened to hear about the passing of Ken Fish on Nov. 24. Ken was one of the co-founders of APRI 35 years ago, and his immense contributions to the organization and the communities it serves have left an indelible mark. Ken set up the first Buddy […]

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An Update on HIV/HCV Testing, Client Services, COVID-19 & More

Will Tregaskis — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 15:44:23 +0000

Dear Friends, We are living in exceptional circumstances at the moment, and first and foremost we need to protect the health both of our staff and of our clients–many of whom are vulnerable and have compromised immune systems. The RI Department of Health has asked us to suspend HIV and hepatitis C testing at this […]

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AIDS Project Rhode Island Commemorates 35th Anniversary; Kicks Off Series of Events Feb. 20

Will Tregaskis — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 21:34:12 +0000

In 2020, AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI) commemorates 35 years of service. In honor of this landmark anniversary, APRI is kicking off a yearlong series of events, beginning with a gala cocktail party Thursday, February 20, 2020, at the Ballroom at the Providence G. This event will feature speaker HIV activist and educator Bruce Richman, […]

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Stride for Pride and Show Your True Colors at the AIDS Run/Walk for Life on June 1st

Will Tregaskis — Wed, 20 Mar 2019 20:11:44 +0000

Your plans for the morning of Saturday, June 1st have just been confirmed. So grab your best bedazzled shirt, your most colorful socks and shoes and join us at the Roger Williams Park Carousel for the 33rd annual AIDS Run/Walk for Life! You can now register to run or walk at www.aidswalkforlife.org. Runners for the […]

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Join Us for a Community World AIDS Day Event Nov. 30

Will Tregaskis — Tue, 20 Nov 2018 19:42:07 +0000

Please join us for a community-wide World AIDS Day event on Friday, Nov. 30, at 12 p.m. at the Met in Pawtucket (adjacent to the Hope Artiste Village). The address is 1005 Main Street. This free event will feature speakers from the community and local organizations, refreshments catered by Amos House, resource tables, free HIV testing, […]

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