The following blog was written by Mark Randall, HEAT Program Coordinator at HIV Community Link, and it presents Mark’s personal story of living with HIV. It is very surreal to be sitting down and thinking …
“We are all humans; stigma is greater than the diagnosis”
Bill just turned 50, and has been living with HIV for 28 years. He grew up in a home where his family faced multiple challenges: his father struggled with his alcohol use, his sister had …
World Hepatitis Day
The World Health Organization estimates that more than 300 million people are chronically infected with hepatitis B or C worldwide. However, less than 5% of these people have been tested or are aware of their diagnosis. …
Splash of Red 2018 – Thank You!
We want to thank you for your support of the 6th Annual Splash of Red benefit. Together with our approximately 250 people that attended the event, we raised HIV awareness and $69,124 for our prevention, …
Rolling it Forward!
The following blog was written by a member of the Women’s Peer Support Group. It presents the candid and personal perspective of an incredible individual who wishes to encourage other people living with HIV to …
Spending my day with CPS
I recently had the pleasure and privilege of joining a member of the Calgary Police Services (CPS) District 1 Ramsay office to participate in a ride-along day with CPS as part of my being a …
Join Our HIV Support Women’s Program!
After much planning and developing, our new Peer Support Program at HIV Community Link is rolling out a Women Support Group starting this month on February 21st, 2018. Every person has unique experiences concerning their …
Splash of Red Masquerade Is on May 5, Tickets Now on Sale
Join us at Splash of Red Masquerade on May 5, 2018! Our annual gala will transform the Fairmont Palliser, Crystal Ball Room into an evening of masquerade magic complemented by live music, drag shows and amazing entertainment brought to you by BassBus. The hosts …
HIV Community Link’s Shift Calgary Program Wins Prize for Innovation and Leadership
HIV Community Link is one of the Bentley Awards 2017 winners with our Shift Program, which for the past 10 years has provided support, outreach and education for adults involved in sex work. First place was …
Today I Stand up to Disrespect
This article contains potentially traumatic subject matter. December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. To recognize this day and bring awareness to the experiences of sex workers in our communities, the …
