First Friday Five is an ongoing project to organize one-day online fundraisers for local nonprofit organizations. Read on to learn about this month’s goal and how your $5 donation can help.
This month marks the fourth First Friday Five fundraiser, and we're proud to be supporting Chattanooga CARES. Organized in 1986 and staffed by over 200 trained volunteers, Chattanooga CARES focuses on education, prevention and support for all people affected by HIV. In addition to providing client services, education and prevention programs and HIV testing, the organization operates a primary care clinic to provide medical services to those affected by HIV.
Our goal is to raise $300 which will help Chattanooga CARES continue their important work in the community.
Here's how you can help:
- Donate $5 directly to Chattanooga CARES
- Encourage others to donate by spreading the word on Twitter, Facebook or your blog
About Chattanooga CARES
The focus of Chattanooga CARES is AIDS: education, prevention and support for all people affected by HIV.
Chattanooga CARES was organized in 1986 and received its non-profit status in 1988. Overseen by a board of directors, the agency employs 19 staff members and uses more than 200 trained volunteers to provide resources to anyone affected by AIDS. The agency maintains a strict policy of confidentiality and treats every client with dignity and respect, neither condemning nor condoning behaviors that place individuals at increased risk for HIV infection. We strive to be the leader in providing AIDS resources for people in our area affected by HIV and AIDS, while continuing our emphasis on prevention as the best tool for fighting HIV infection. We look forward to the day when a cure for AIDS is found, and we can close our doors.
Chattanooga CARES provides case management to 11 counties in southeast Tennessee including Hamilton, Bradley, McMinn, Polk, Grundy, Franklin, Marion, Rhea, Bledsoe, Sequatchie, and Meigs counties.
John Hawbaker
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