IMPACT by DIFFA/Dallas

Changes in charitable giving dramatically impacted nonprofit budgets in 2020. AIDS Walk South Dallas President & CEO Auntjuan Wiley joins DIFFA/Dallas vice chair Shane Allen to discuss predictions for giving in 2021, and how you can help worth nonprofits across North Texas increase their IMPACT.

Visual AIDS is continuing their yearly campaign of sending women/femme living with HIV a handmade card on Valentine’s Day as part of its LOVE POSITIVE WOMEN project. Visual AIDS leaders talk about how they pull this off, how many requests they’ve received this year, and how you might help.

It’s been an unusual fundraising season for DIFFA. While we had to postpone House of DIFFA, the must-attend Dallas event of the year, we’re still finding new and unique ways to raise money. And it’s all thanks to our patrons and donors. Special guest is Haley Clark, DIFFA/Dallas Board Trustee.

Even with COVID-19, a recent survey found 40% of Americans say they will still travel to be with their families to celebrate this holiday season. Many different things will be discussed at dinner tables during this time. In this special edition of IMPACT, find out when you should tell your family about your HIV diagnosis, how to do it, what to expect, and what to do if you need to find a support system. This story is your story to tell. We can all play a part in reducing stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS one conversation at a time.

The DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals have begun their signature cold weather event, Winter Warmup! This annual collection of new and gently used coats and cold weather attire helps make sure every North Texan is warm. Listen for how you can help. Visit https://www.diffadallas.org/ypwinterwarmup for more information.

This year, DIFFA/Dallas has reimagined its iconic Holiday Wreath Collection like you've never seen it before. Instead of a one-night-only event officially marking the start of the holiday season, they’re expanding their auction of the most unique, one-of-a-kind DIFFA Wreaths and other holiday items to an entire week! November 9 - 13.

More information at DIFFADallas.org/wreath.

Episode 25 of IMPACT features host Shane Allen with special guest Luis Mares from the Latino Commission on AIDS. October 15 is Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Shane and Luis talk about stigma, and how that might be one factor in the disproportionately high HIV infection rate in the Latinx community. Help spread awareness by sharing this episode today!

Episode 24 of IMPACT features Dr. Paul Volberding, a global pioneer in HIV/AIDS research and treatment. Dr. Volberding is the Director of the UCSF AIDS Research Institute and Founding Chair of the Board of the International Antiviral Society. He was also involved in the first clinical trials for antiretroviral therapy, and established the world's first outpatient clinic for people with AIDS back in 1983. Dr. Volberding and host Shane Allen talk about the big question: How close are we to a cure for HIV and AIDS?

Episode 23 of IMPACT features members the DIFFA Young Professionals board, as they launch their membership drive for the 2020-2021 season. Tune in to find out how you can help make a #DIFFARENCE by joining this exciting group today!

Episode 22 of IMPACT features host Shane Allen and special guest Jeanette Deas-Calhoun, Executive Director of East Texas Cares. They discuss the unique challenges for those in rural areas living with HIV, and the organizations that serve them.

Learn more at easttexascares.org