Programs & Events – Aunt Rita's Foundation

Programs

Project HIV/AZ

Project HIVAZ increases awareness about HIV in Arizona, promotes testing, and reduces stigma through educational and outreach campaigns. HIVAZ.org, and its Spanish language counterpart VIHAZ.org, is a collaborative, web-based database of HIV/AIDS resources throughout Arizona. This website connects consumers and providers to up-to-date information regarding nearby HIV testing, prevention and care services. Additionally, the site provides links to established, nationally acclaimed online resources for comprehensive medical information and HIV news.

Events

AIDS Walk Arizona

Sunday, October 28, 2018
Downtown Phoenix, 3rd Avenue and Washington
Registration Now Open

AIDS Walk Arizona is the largest gathering in Arizona to advance the cause of HIV & AIDS funding and awareness. Occurring on the 4th Sunday in October in downtown Phoenix, the event elevates awareness and raises funds through an educational and fun community-wide event. It is the flagship event of the central Arizona HIV/AIDS community, catalyzing awareness, education, and support. All proceeds are returned to Aunt Rita's member agencies to support the vital services they provide.

Walkers in this event can register as an individual, form a team, or donate to walkers to help them reach their fundraising goal. All participants will enjoy the entertainment featured at the event and the AIDS Walk Health and Wellness Festival.

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RED Brunch

Saturday, December 1st, 2018
Sheraton Grand Phoenix

RED Brunch is a signature event for the diverse communities of Phoenix to celebrate World AIDS Day. Aunt Rita's Foundation, in association with the 12 non-profit benefiting agencies that provide important services to the HIV/AIDS community, produces this annual fundraising event.

At this event, we will join with our friends in reflection on the past three decades and how it has affected those we love. Also, we will recognize and honor individuals and organizations that continue to provide essential services and programs to the diverse HIV/AIDS community. Finally, we will take an opportunity to celebrate life.

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RED is The Night

Saturday, May 11th, 2019
Warehouse 215
Ticket Sales - To Be Announced

RED is the Night is Aunt Rita’s entertainment fundraiser that features local and national acts that will make you laugh and tap your toes. Fabulous food and tantalizing cocktails are featured while we raise money for our Compassion Grant fund.

SAVORlife

Yearlong Fundraiser

SAVORlife is Aunt Rita's Foundation's signature DIY Fundraiser that empowers you to create your very own fundraising campaign. It is as easy as turning something you love to do into a fundraiser. A dinner party, your birthday party, your wedding, an outdoor excursion, a musical concert, girls night, or a happy hour. Be creative, have fun, and help to support Aunt Rita's 12 partner agencies.

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Sustained Giving

Red Purse Club

Aunt Rita's Foundation created the Red Purse Club to promote HIV prevention and awareness, and to provide special grant funding for critical HIV services. The generosity of our members insures that Aunt Rita’s remains financially stable until there is a cure for HIV.

Learn More / Join the Club