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Federal Recourse Start Talking. Stop HIV., a new phase of CDC’s Act Against AIDS initiative, seeks to reduce new HIV infections among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM) by encouraging open discussion about a range of HIV prevention strategies and related sexual health issues between sex partners. Effective partner communication about HIV can reduce HIV transmission by supporting HIV testing, HIV status disclosure, condom use, and the use of medicines to prevent and treat HIV.   Click here for more information.

Nutella Duvage was absolutely stunning at FACT’s PRIDE Bingo held on May 14!  Our 50/50 “girl” Nutella Duvage (pictured) helped raise over $3,000 in 50/50 prize raffle at FACT’s PRIDE Bingo 2014.  What a great , fun night.   Special thanks to Thunder Showers, Mary McNight, Summer Clearance, Donna St. John and our BINGO diva, the fabulous Miss Pumpkin, who called the numbers.  Special thanks to Jen, Gerry and Chris for getting our sound system up and running (You guys are the best!).  More special thank you’s to Sharon and her NHC (www.NewHopeCelebrates.com )  team for being there to promote PRIDE …

FACT Bucks County wants to thank Cora Berke for organizing a wonderful afternoon at The RRAZZ Room with a tribute fundraiser for FACT’s Eddie Coogan Memorial Scholarship Fund. Over $1,500 was raised in donations. We also want to thank all those who attended and performances by Bob Egan, Liz DeFour, Ashley Wayne Barlow, New Hope’s own Miss Pumpkin and her girls, Donna St. John and Christine. And thanks for Nutella Duvage for being the 50/50 girl. Here are some images from the event. For more information on FACT’s Scholarship Program go to the ABOUT US tab on our web site.

On Saturday, April 26, 2014, FACT Bucks County President, Louis Licitra, accepted the Beyond The Rainbow Award given by Planned Parenthood Keystone at the Sing Out Loud and Proud event held at The RRAZZ Room located at the Ramada of New Hope. This annual event raises additional funding for Planned Parenthood organized LGBTQ youth groups. FACT is always happy to team up with Planned Parenthood Keystone and is honored to receive this award. The “2014 Beyond the Rainbow Award is given to FACT Bucks County for their extraordinary support of Planned Parenthood & the LGBTQ community.” Funds from the event …

2014 proved to be another successful year for the Lambertville & New Hope Winter Festival.  Through the generosity of others, and the hard work of the Winter Festival coordinators, over $45,000.00 was raised for local charities.  FACT Bucks County received a donation of $500.00.  A Big FACT Thank you to the Twin Rivertown Projects, Inc, organizers of Winter Festival!      This year’s Winter Festival raised $45,772 for the following groups and organizations in our local community thanks to your generous support!… As a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation, our proceeds from Winter Festival 2014 will directly benefit the following community organizations: Solebury Township Parks …

FACT Bucks County received a donation of over $6,500.00 from the 2013 Santa Saturday event held at Paradise in Asbury Park.  A Big FACT Thank You to the Bucks Motorcycle Club and for their achievements with over 41 years of helping our local communities!  Funds received will assist people living with HIV/AIDS in Bucks, Hunterdon and Mercer Counties.   (read more below)             History of Santa Saturday  (http://www.bucksmc.org/) Santa Saturday® originated in New Hope, Pennsylvania and is the  oldest and largest East Coast leather charity event. The Buck’s Motorcycle Club has been hosting this charitable event for over …

May 11 through May 18 is a week of great PRIDE! For a list of events and more go to www.NewHopeCelebrates.com  and /or go to this web site page at http://www.factbuckscounty.org/pride-2014new-hope/ A full week of entertainment, LGBT information and events in both New Hope, PA and Lambertville, NJ Don’t miss the Annual PRIDE Parade on Saturday May 17th…this year beginning in Lambertville and then over the bridge (the free bridge is celebrating 200 years!) and then ending on South Main Street in New Hope. To kick-off PRIDE,  join us for the unfurling of the 100 foot portion of the Key West Rainbow Flag  …

CDC’s STD Treatment Guidelines are updated every four years to reflect changes in testing and treatment of STIs for specific populations. The Guidelines are available on the web, in wall chart and pocket guide formats, and in an eBook. Now, they also are available through a new mobile application, giving clinicians access to STI treatment information on their mobile devices just about anywhere. Having the most up-to-date treatment guidelines available in multiple formats translates to better access, better care, and, ultimately, better health.  Click here for more information.

amfAR provides a website to explore the possibilities of a cure for HIV by looking at the Berlin Patient, the Mississippi Child, and the Visconti Cohort.  Click here to view the website. FACT recognizes our relationship with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services/Regional Resources Network Program for providing this information and other great articles; and allowing us to post  to our web site.

The 2014 recipient of Planned Parenthood Keystone’s Beyond the Rainbow Award is FACT Bucks County for its extraordinary support and consciousness for our LGBTQA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Allies) programs, Planned Parenthood, and the greater LGBTQA community.  FACT, Fighting Aids Continuously Together, will receive the award at the agency’s event, Sing Out Loud & Proud (SOLAP) on Saturday, April 26th at 3 p.m. in the RRazz Room at the Ramada in New Hope. Since 1992 FACT Bucks County has dedicated itself to raise funds to provide financial assistance to individuals affected by HIV and AIDS in Bucks, Hunterdon …