21st Annual ACRIA Holiday Dinner Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 69th Regiment Armory 68 Lexington Avenue, New York City 6:30 PM Cocktails & Silent Auction 8:00 PM Dinner & Awards
We are pleased to announce that the inaugural Alison Gertz Young Leadership Award will be presented to Casey Fremont at the ACRIA dinner in recognition of her generous philanthropic spirit and commitment to the fight against AIDS. This exciting new award has been introduced on the occasion of ACRIA acquiring Love Heals, the Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education. Other honorees include Judith Light (Elizabeth Taylor Award), and Michael Ward Stout and The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation (Artists Ending AIDS Award). Tables & Tickets Order Form
Love Heals Gala 2016 It Was A Night to Remember!
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WHAT’S YOUR SIGN? Mural Project Dedication Ceremony 10/31/14
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Love Heals & Macy’s 10th Annual Shop For A Cause Event: 08/29/15
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Love Heals 2015 Gala: Oh What a Night!
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World AIDS Week 2014 Success!
For the first time in our history, Love Heals has expanded beyond the NYC metropolitan area. We reached over 6,000 young people in and around New York City, Ohio, and Maryland.Love Heals Communications
05/03/2016
ACRIA Acquires Love Heals — Expands Work to Include HIV Prevention for Young People
New York, NY (May 03, 2016) – ACRIA, a New York-based international AIDS research and education organization, and an authority on issues related to older adults and HIV, today announced an expansion of its work to include youth by acquiring Love Heals, the Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education, a highly successful organization that is the leading provider of HIV/AIDS education to young people in New York City.
10/14/2015
RESCHEDULED DEDICATION CEREMONY: Saturday, October 31st
WHAT’S YOUR SIGN? A Brooklyn Art Exhibit to Raise Awareness about New York City’s HIV/AIDS Crisis Affecting Black and Latino Youth
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09/11/2015
WHAT’S YOUR SIGN? A Brooklyn Art Exhibit to Raise Awareness about New York City’s HIV/AIDS Crisis Affecting Black and Latino Youth
New York, NY (Sept. 11, 2015) – Love Heals, the Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education, Inc. announced today the creation of a Brooklyn, New York-based street art project whose formal dedication on Saturday, October 3, 2015 will raise public awareness about the HIV/AIDS crisis among black and Latino youth in New York City. The zodiac-themed art exhibit, formally known as the “What’s Your Sign? Mural Project,” will be displayed on an exhibit wall located at 314 St. John’s Place located in Brooklyn’s Prospect Heights neighborhood.
The public exhibition will feature the work of 16 renowned artists who will donate their talent in support of efforts to halt the spread of HIV among New York City’s Black and Latino youth. Following public exhibition, proceeds from the sales of the 12 individual art panels will benefit Love Heals, a not-for-profit organization working to empower youth in the fight against HIV/AIDS through prevention education and leadership development training.Download full press release
02/04/2015
Deborah A. Levine named Executive Director of Love Heals, The Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education
Deborah A. Levine has been named Executive Director of Love Heals, the Alison Gertz Foundation for AIDS Education, effective immediately. In her new role, Ms. Levine will guide the organization’s growth and expanded reach while ensuring its continued financial stability. Her primary focus will be the development and execution of a long-term strategy for the organization that will build on its two-decade legacy as the leading provider of HIV/AIDS education to the youth of New York City. She will also oversee the organization’s day-to-day operations.Download full press release
01/1/2015
The Love Heals 2013-2014 Operational Report is now available!Download the report
Fundraising Events
Love Heals is committed to increasing HIV/AIDS awareness —and to raising the funds necessary to support this work.
Our much-lauded fundraising events unite bighearted trendsetters from the worlds of fashion, media, society and finance. Set in dazzling venues—from the hottest clubs and luxe boutiques to an idyllic horse farm in Southampton—Love Heals benefits allow corporate sponsors and donors to unite around a common cause.
There are lots of ways that you can get involved in Love Heals fundraising events:
- Ask your company to sponsor a Love Heals event
- Donate your time and services to Love Heals
- Serve on the benefit committee for an event
- Donate goods or services to our silent and online auctions or to the gift bags
- Host a house party that allows us to connect with other donors
- Contact us to express support or offer other fundraising suggestions
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