Sherise M. Black AHS-8100 October 22, 2012 Beautiful Gate Outreach Center 604 N. Walnut Street Wilmington, DE 19801 Sherise M. Black AHS-8100 October 22, 2012

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HIV/AIDS Trends in Delaware Delaware’s Population- 907,135 3742 people living with HIV/AIDS 2573 males 1169 females New Castle County(highest rates) Ages 30-39 Black- most affected race MSM (MEN who have SEX with MEN) Delaware Health and Human Services, 2012

The start…… Founding Members Romaine Beasley Alice Mitchell Georgia Robinson Laura Robinson Katherine Ross Cynthia Warner Developed AIDS Task Force (ATF) – Sept 1994 Women’s Missionary Society of Bethel in 2001 responded to the increase in incidents of HIV/AIDS in the city of Wilmington, Delaware and surrounding communities.

Spiritual Foundation (Acts 3:1-10) BGOC Mission & Vision To eliminate the spread of HIV/AIDS and assist in the continuum of care for all people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS in Delaware. This is done by providing information, prevention strategies and outreach assistance that educates, empowers and contributes to the eradication of this devastating disease of HIV/AIDS. To create a community where every person infected and affected by HIV/AIDS is respected and supported. Spiritual Foundation (Acts 3:1-10)

Who BGOC serves BGOC primarily provides services to individuals in Wilmington, surrounding cities and states but does not exclude any location. 13 and older All services and programs are free and confidential Must have a valid photo ID for HIV testing Living with or affected by HIV/AIDS At risk women (Women in Support of Health)

What BGOC does On average, test about 100 people a month (1200-1400yr) 3 month window “Healthy You” Provides Free Health Screening (Blood pressure, glucose screening, BMI, Referrals) Implement over 25 different programs which many have been established since 1999 Food Closet Sunday Breakfast Outreach Team Massage Therapy H.O.P.E Program (HIV and Older Persons-prevention & edu.) Support Groups

Cont. Transportation Outreach Client incentives (For remaining connected to medical or reaching a goal) Wilmington Hospital Site testing (Begin Feb 13, 12) 425 read/5 positive results Christiana Care HIV program- visit 6 times a month 271 client medical appointments scheduled Active census- 46 (25 male/21 female) 40 AA

Policies and Procedures Open Door Policy Professional Use of Computer System Professional Engagements Personal Appearance and Demeanor Staff meetings Harrassment

Organizational Structure Board of Directors Financial Administrator Executive Director Payroll Administrator Grant Writer Program Director Client Service Coordinator Outreach Coordinator Wish Care Advocates HIV Prevention Counselors/RN Medical Technician Transportation AmeriCorps Members Janitorial Team

Goverance 5 members Very prevailing and notable backgrounds President- Calvin Christopher (CPA, lg.accounting firm, church member) Vice President- Daryl Brown ($, DuPont) Treasurer- Alicia Clark Fundraising Coordinator- Janet Bivins, Esq Financial Adviser- Curtis Tomlin Board Members at Large Charles Copeland (Founder of Charter School) Drew Fennell (Lawyer) James Gittens Dr. Harvey White New nominated and elected Board Members

Funding HIV Prevention grant (state)-200,000 Ryan White (federal funds)- Early Intervention-$100,000 Transportation-$100,000 Ryan White, Christiana Care (ER)- $30,000 Office of Minority Grant and Women’s Health City of Wilmington Pharmaceutical Support grant Bank of America (Organizational giving) Church Fundraising

Relationships with Other agencies Partnership with Christiana Care-provide medical care to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Brandywine Counseling and Community Services(BCCS), Survivors of Abuse in Recovery, Inc.(SOAR), Delaware Center for Justice= (WISH Program) Delaware State University/University of Delaware HIV Planning Council AIDS Delaware Wilmington Health Consortium Domestic Violence Forum of the Community Center of Excellence Women’s Health Program. Faith Community Partnerships National Kidney Foundation Shelters (Harriet Tubman House, House of Joseph) Harris School of Business Bank of America Delta Sigma Theta Sorority

Strengths, Trends, Challenges Great Communication Very Compassionate and Genuine about assisting their clients Knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS information Great relationship with other organizations/agencies Location Incentives for testing AmeriCorp members and Interns Using previous grantors to secure funding Maintaining a relationship with other agencies for future referrals Limited space Getting clients to follow instructions related to treatment Funds More visibility in the community

My Role Shadowing Mrs. Beaman, Executive Director Inputting/Reviewing new testing into the database Research information for grants Complete handbooks for interns/volunteer/AmeriCorp members Creating evaluation forms for current and future employees Participating in Community outreach

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