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On December 1st, we honour and remember those we have lost in the fight against HIV and AIDS.The legacies of love, friendship, strength, and community live on as we continue to work towards ending the HIV epidemic in Canada. Visit our partner at www.voicesforworldaidsday.ca #Voices4HIV #VoixSIDA Check out our partner videos at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1yQQ_ditSU&list=PL1pWa8wlaL_6RazK1F_1bwGIx6I1fdjXy&index=1 December 1st-5th is Aboriginal AIDS Awareness Week (AAAW), a time when we celebrate the contributions of Indigenous communities in ending the HIV epidemic. To learn more, visit www.voicesforworldaidsaday.ca #Voices4HIV #VoixSIDA @allnationshope @2-Spirited People of the 1st Nations @CAAN.ca

Thank you IN Magazine for giving ACAS the opportunity to highlight some of the issues that affect gay, bi, queer Asian men "ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services) is a second home for so many – a place where being Asian meets being queer. ACAS is currently the only operating HIV/AIDS service organization in Canada dedicated specifically to the sexual health of East and Southeast Asians. While our background begins with HIV and sexual health, our work also includes creating safer spaces and providing support for the LGBTQ+ Asian community.🌈" Check out the article here: http://inmagazine.ca/2019/11/a-second-home-for-many/

With the help of eager local youth, a new group for Queer & Trans Asians in Montreal has been revived. Ryan dropped by over the weekend to help with their first meet up at a local bubble tea shop! If you live in Montreal, look out for future events from Queer Trans Asiatique de Montreal! (There is a private non-searchable Facebook group, please message men@acas.org or our facebook if you would like to be invited into the group) Did you know Queer Asian Youth (QAY) started the same way with bubble tea lounges? Way back in the year 2000!

Thank you to all 25 runners, walkers and donors who helped us raise $18700 at the #TOWaterfront42k Charity Challenge 2019 to benefit Asians living w/ #HIV and members of the #2SLBGTIQ+ communities! ‬ We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming ACAS WorldAIDSDay: A Community United Dinner featuring the premiere of #LoveFearlessly Asian PHA Podcasts on November 29, 2019. For event and ticket details please visit https://www.facebook.com/events/971454706562535/      

3 ACAS job postings:  Men's Outreach Program Coordinator (Leave of Absence Replacement) Support Program Coordinator MSM Outreach Worker Please see PDFs for details. Application Deadline:  November 17, 2019 (11:59 p.m.)   Interview Date(s): November 20-25, 2019

For members, volunteers, service users, and current employees Applications for the following positions are now open. Please see attached PDF for details. Support Program Coordinator (full-time) MSM Outreach Worker (10 hrs, 6 month contract) Application Deadline:  November 17, 2019 (11:59 p.m.) Interview Date(s): November 20-25 Orientation: December 4-20 Starting Date: January 02, 2020 We regret that we will only contact candidates selected for interviews.

Dear ACAS Friends, Supporters and Allies, HALO SEMUANYA! Meet Efendy, a multiple ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services) Outstanding Volunteer Award recipient who is returning as a runner at ACAS #TOWaterfront42k Charity Challenge 2019 this year to help raise $25,000 for our 25th Anniversary of supporting East and Southeast Asians living with HIV and members of the LGBTQ communities. You can make a donation now to Efendy at this secure link: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx… Donations over $20 will receive a tax receipt. If you prefer to make a general donation to ACAS, you can do so here: https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx… Have you registered to become one of our runners/walkers to participate in the 2019 Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon, Half Marathon and 5k #TOWaterfront42 Charity Challenge yet? You can do so by visiting http://run4acas.tumblr.com for more information or contact Christian Hui at community@acas.org

We did outreach at McMaster University in the Student Centre for the Pee4Pizza event! Do a urine test and get free pizza. We even had a new Plinko game for prizes!  

Save the date to DANCE and MINGLE on National Coming Out Day, Friday Oct 11! 🥳   You don't want to miss this special  ACAS / Poz-TO MINGLE Event to support Asian Community AIDS Services at the #TOWaterfront42k Charity Challenge! EVENT: ACAS / PozTO Mingle Dance Social DATE/TIME: Friday, Oct 11, 7-10pm (National Coming Out Day) LOCATION: Buddies In Bad Times Theatre NO COVER (Suggested Donation $10)   Come out to PozTO's #Mingle, a sero-neutral space (whether you're hiv-negative or hiv-positive) for all ages with host and 50/50 Raffle Goddess Jade Elektra, music by DJ Kainan (New Ho Queen) and special performance by VaChina Dynasty to raise funds for ACAS (Asian Community AIDS Services) #ACAS25 at  #TorontoWaterfront42K Charity Challenge 2019!   Bring your friends, loved ones and allies. Show your support to Toronto's 2SLGBTIQ+ Community on this special day that we are strong! We promise you a great crowd and a fabulous time. You may even be the lucky winner of the 50/50 Raffle!   For more information, please visit the Facebook Event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/520963225409565/ If you would like to help promote the event on social media:   Twitter Message: Come out this Oct 11 #NationalComingOuDay at @buddiesTO to @pozplanet's #Mingle, a HIV-neutral social w/ host & 50/50 Raffle Goddess @JadeElektra, music by DJ Kainan & performance by VaChina Dynasty to raise funds for @ACAStoronto #ACAS25 @#TorontoWaterfront42K Charity Challenge!

Thanks to ViiV Healthcare for inviting ACAS to learn about the latest HIV medications! HIV treatment is progressing, only 2 drugs able to manage HIV instead of 3 now possible!