ABAM's Prayer Service, hosted by Reverend Doris Green of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago, is today at 11AM in the Bonaventure House Chapel. Join us as we take part in the National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS. http://bonaventurehouse.org/events/2012/PrayerService/

"The National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS is the coming together of all people of faith to unite with purpose, compassion and hope. Through the power of God’s love we will educate every American about HIV prevention facts; encourage and support HIV testing; advocate for the availability of compassionate care and treatment for all those living with the disease in every community in America; and love unconditionally all persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS." -National Week of Prayer for the Healing of AIDS website


National Week of Prayer For the Healing Of AIDS
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Every church, Synagogue, Mosque, Temple and Home is invited to join in prayer, education, advocacy and service for healing of AIDS in the United States and the world.

Visit the ABAM Blog to read Jerry's story. A former Bonaventure House resident, Jerry is an inspiration to all of us. Thank you, Jerry, for sharing your story with us! http://abamblog.wordpress.com/2012/02/10/jerrys-story/


Jerry’s Story
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Having come from a family that did not accept him for being a gay man, Jerry H. spent his time searching for the love he did not receive growing up. He emulated the people in his life, turning to d...

Today is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. This is the time to renew focus on the population most affected by the virus. A blog from the White House commemorates this day. http://www.whitehouse.gov/blog/2012/02/07/commemorating-national-black-hivaids-awareness-day


Commemorating National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day | The White House
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We must keep making progress toward the day when HIV/AIDS is history, writes Valerie Jarrett. For our communities and our families, the stakes are simply too high for us to be satisfied with anything less.

Read John B's story of how he turned his misery into his ministry - posted on the ABAM Blog.


John B’s Story: Turning Misery into Ministry
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In 1989, John B. came to a moment he knew would either make him or break him. That moment was when he received a diagnosis of AIDS. Although he had been HIV positive for several years, he knew it w...

The Taste for Life Event at Quay is tonight! Join Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry supporters in a night of dining for a cause. Learn more at www.bonaventurehouse.org/tflquay .


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Join Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry for a Taste for Life event at Quay. A Taste for Life event is more than a fundraiser; it is a unique opportunituy for us to build relationships with both new and long-time donors to Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry. Taste for Life events embody the spirit of hospita...

The newest edition of the Bonaventure House Newsletter is here! You can read Voices From Home, Winter 2012 here http://bonaventurehouse.org/files/vfh/Voices_Winter_%202012_Final.pdf


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Closing Meditation: Wisdom from Mahatma Ghandi http://abamblog.wordpress.com/2012/01/26/closing-meditation-wisdom-from-mahatma-gandi/


Closing Meditation: Wisdom from Mahatma Gandi
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Every first and third Thursday of the month, residents and staff gather in the Bonaventure House dining room for a House Meeting. It is an opportunity to touch base and present new ideas and concer...

This Sunday is the Ride for AIDS 2012 Kick-off! Join Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry staff and Team ABAM members in celebrating the kick-off of this amazing event. Ride for AIDS is a 200 mile bike ride from Evanston, IL to Elkhorn, WI with the purpose of raising money for HIV/AIDS service providers across Chicagoland. Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry is honored to be a community partner organization for the second year and are looking for riders and crew members for Team ABAM! See you Sunday!


RFAC12: Kick-off
Sunday, January 29 at 2:00pm at T's Bar and Restaurant

Have you ever thought about joining a board? You're in luck! The ABAM Associate Board is having an open house tomorrow evening at Bonaventure House. Stop by to meet the members, get a tour of Bonaventure House, and enter to win a raffle prize! We hope to see you there! http://bonaventurehouse.org/openhouse


ABAM Events | Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry
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Join the ABAM Associate Board in an Open House Thursday, January 26th at 6pm at Bonaventure House, 825 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657. The evening will begin with resident-led tours of Bonaventure House, and will be followed by a few words from the Associate Board president, appetizers, and a r...

The Full Slab, the restaurant that provided dinner for Waukegan's World AIDS Day 2011 event, has a Groupon today! Show them some support, and get a great meal! The food there is delicious (we recommend the mac 'n' cheese!).


Barbecue Lunch or Dinner with Ribs, Chicken, and Dessert for Two or Four at The Full Slab in Third L
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<p>Like driving through a stop-sign museum, seasoning meat to perfection takes time. Munch on painstakingly prepared grill fare with today's Groupon to <a href="http://thefullslab.com/index.php">The Full Slab</a> in Third Lake. Choose between the following options:</p> <ul> <li><p>For $21, y…

The table is set for dinner at The Harbor! A resident has been busy cooking all day. It smells delicious!

This latest ABAM Blog post is a recap of our MLK Day of Service project - a donation drive to collect toiletries for the residents of Bonaventure House and The Harbor. We hope everyone is having a a great MLK Day!


Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service
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Today is Martin Luther King Day. It is a day set aside each year to honor Dr. King and his legacy. Service was just one aspect of Dr. King's efforts to create a better, more equal society. Dr. Kin...

How will you spend your 'day on'? Use your day off to give back! Visit www.mlkday.gov to find opportunities near you!


Martin Luther King Jr. Day Of Service
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To support the King Day of Service, the Corporation for National and Community Service, in consultation with the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change provides grants to public and non-profit organizations to mobilize Americans to observe the Martin Luther King, Jr. federal holiday as a day of se...

Visit your local Walgreens stores this Saturday for the Bonaventure House Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service donation drive!!

Join Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry for a Taste for Life event at Quay. Thursday, Februay 2nd from 6:30-8PM. For more information visit www.bonaventurehouse.org/TFLQuay.

Executive Director Cheryl Potts was interviewed this weekend for WPWR-TV's program 'Perspective'. In her interview, Cheryl discusses Bettendorf Place, which opened its doors this month, and the need for affordable housing in Chicago.


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Merry Christmas from Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry!!

Do you have a twitter account? Follow ABAM on Twitter! https://twitter.com/#!/ABAMChicago


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Sign up for Twitter to follow Bonaventure House (@ABAMChicago). Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry - Bonaventure House, Bettendorf Place & The Harbor - provides transitional housing for people with HIV in Chicago and Waukegan.

Alexian Brothers is in the news! Tune in to Fox News Chicago tonight at 9PM for a special segment about Alexian Brothers Bettendorf Place. The segment includes a tour of Bettendorf Place, an interview with Executive Director Cheryl Potts, and an interview with one of Bettendorf Places first residents. Set your reminders now for 9PM tonight on Fox News Chicago!