“We proudly serve diverse and often marginalized communities, including people of African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) descent, men who have sex with men (MSM), women, youth, incarcerated individuals, and immigrants,” explains Greg Mann, the Waterloo region coordinator of support services at Thrive HIV Prevention & Support.

"Advocates Benjamin Warren and Michael Scott, gay men’s sexual health coordinator and gay men’s sexual health worker at ACCKWA, respectively, talk through the nuances of disclosing that you’re taking PrEP."

“Funding for an HIV self-testing program will not be renewed by the federal government in the 2024 budget despite the positive effects touted by front-line service organisations such as the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area (Thrive). The Public Health Agency of Canada has confirmed to CKMS News that the funding will cease at the end of March.”

“Local organization for people with HIV wants to create a ‘one-stop shop’ for healthcare.”

“KITCHENER — People living with HIV, or who are vulnerable, have access to more care at new clinics says the local AIDS committee. We are just excited to offer more to the community,’ said Ruth Cameron, executive director of the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area or Thrive.”

“WATERLOO REGION — On Friday night, a sea of handmade red scarves will line ParkMinister United Church to mark World AIDS Day. The United Nations-sanctioned day is marked around the world. Locally, the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo & Area (Thrive) will honour the day with a vigil at the Waterloo church.”

“CAMBRIDGE — Kitchener’s Ryan Nagy is no 50-year-old movie star. He’s no Charlie Sheen. The 35-year-old Conestoga College student and hard-sliding slo-pitch baseball player has not been blackmailed for millions over his secret health status. But, like Sheen, Nagy is an HIV positive man. Both, in their own way, opted to tell the world.”

“KITCHENER – It was a chance to remember those they’ve lost, and to reflect on where they’ve come and where they’re going. A group of about 50 people gathered in the rotunda in Kitchener City Hall on Saturday afternoon for the annual World AIDS Day vigil, lighting candles, singing songs, and reading the names of some of the local residents – friends and loved ones – who have died.”

“KITCHENER – A community health fair examining anti-Black racism in policing, health care and education will be held at Kitchener City Hall Saturday. The event is examining issues that affect the health and wellness of African, Black, and Caribbean communities, said Ruth Cameron, executive director of the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo, and Area (Thrive).”