Come Walk With Us – AIDS Walk Orange County September 18

AIDS Walk Orange County Is Back and In-Person for 2021

AIDS Walk Orange County Is Back and In-Person for 2021

After a successful virtual AIDS Walk OC in 2020, we are excited to be able to get together in person once again for this year’s AIDS Walk Orange County. Come join us on September 18, 2021 and walk with a group of fantastic people that will all be raising funds for AIDS awareness and the support of those affected by AIDS.

Come Take a Walk in the Park and Support AIDS Walk Orange County

The 2021 AIDS Walk Orange County will be held at the Bill Barber Memorial Park, located in Irvine, and will begin at 9:00 a.m. This is not a race – and everyone is encouraged to participate. AIDS Walk Orange County provides a perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the work being done to end the HIV/AIDS epidemic and how you can become involved. You’ll also get to meet the Radiant Health Centers team and learn how we help support the LBGTQ+ community – and those affected by HIV and AIDS.

AIDS Walk Orange County 2021 is Fun for Everyone

AIDS Walk Orange County is an important fundraising event that includes a “fun walk” around Bill Barber Memorial Park, live entertainment, games and much more! So bring your whole family, friends, club members, neighbors and anyone else that wants to celebrate life and help raise funds for AIDS awareness and supportive services in Orange County.

Where Do AIDS Walk Orange County 2021 Donations Go?

Your registration fee and donations go to help Radiant Health Centers and other AIDS Service Organizations here in Orange County. These organizations focus on AIDS awareness, provide specialty care to those that have been impacted by HIV or AIDS, and bring quality medical and mental health services to the LGBTQ+ community in Orange County.

Get Registered for AIDS Walk Orange County 2021

Get registered now for AIDS Walk Orange County 2021! The registration fee is $25 and includes a 35th AIDS Walk Orange County t-shirt. You can participate as an individual or create a team with friends, family, a company team – or any group of 2 or more people. There is no fundraising minimum to participate in the walk. If you are not available to join us on September 18th you can still make a difference by donating to Radiant Health Centers.

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Show Your Pride – Shop Pride Merch in Our Online Store

Shop Radiant Health Centers Online Pride Store and Support the Orange County LGBTQ+ Community

Join Us in Celebrating Pride Month by Shopping Our Pride Store Online

To help our supporters celebrate Pride month, Radiant Health Centers is offering Pride items for sale in our online store. Those visiting the store will find t-shirts, totes and stickers with our Pride logo available for purchase and delivery. Show your support along with others in our community by shopping our online Pride store.

The History of Pride Month

Pride Month was created in the United States to commemorate the Stonewall Riots that happened in June 1969. The riots were a series of spontaneous demonstrations by members of the gay community in response to a police raid that began the morning of June 28, 1969. The raid sparked a riot among bar patrons and neighborhood residents, leading to six days of protests and violent clashes.

The Stonewall Riots served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement in the United States and around the world, and in 2015 the Stonewall Inn was declared a historic landmark by the City of New York and later named a national monument by President Obama in 2016. During the month of June, Pride events are held to recognize the impact LGBTQ+ people have had in the world.

Fun Fact About the Pride Flag

Fun Fact: Created by artist Gilbert Baker in 1978, the rainbow flag is widely known as the symbol of Pride and provides a bold visual representation of the movement.

Come See Us and Celebrate Pride Social-Distance Style

The COVID pandemic halted most festivals in 2020, and this year we find ourselves cautiously easing back to in-person events aligned with COVID protocols and virtual events to keep the spirit of Pride alive.

In partnership with Orange County Pride, Radiant Health Centers will be participating in two events this year.

  1. Pride Farmers Market in Downtown Anaheim on Thursday, June 24th from 11am–3pm. Visit this Facebook event to learn more.
  2. Sponsoring OC Pride Movie Night, watch Hedwig & The Angry Inch at the Frida Cinema on Friday, June 25th at 8pm. To get your tickets and for more information click here.

Ready to Show Your Pride? You Can Start Shopping Now

Now is the time to head on over to Radiant Health Center’s online store and add your favorite Pride swag to your cart. Even if you’re not ready to buy today, you can browse our Pride merchandise for when you are.

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Compassion Council Provides Leadership Support to the LGBTQ+ Community in Orange County

Compassion Council Member Benefits

Radiant Health Centers has an exciting new way for donors to support our mission – the Compassion Council. This giving program offers members both monthly and one-time giving options, and comes with a host of benefits that recognizes their commitment and deepens their engagement with our community.

What Is the Purpose of the Compassion Council?

Compassion Council members are dedicated individuals whose philanthropy helps Radiant Health Centers provide compassionate care for all. They exemplify our mission by underwriting care for our clients living with HIV as well as the expansion of medical, mental health, and social services for the entire LGBTQ+ community in Orange County.

Support from Compassion Council members means Radiant Health Centers can bring our full scope of services to the most vulnerable people in our community. Starting at just $100 a month, members can guarantee the critical, life-sustaining programs we provide to our clients.

What Are the Benefits of Joining the Compassion Council?

Compassion Council is set up with seven levels of support with corresponding benefits. The levels are fittingly named after the colors of the rainbow – Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, and Violet – and reflect the pride that supporters have in the LGBTQ+ Community.

The funds received through the Compassion Council help the LGBTQ+ community and people living with or affected by HIV in several ways.

Some examples of the impact of their support include the following:

  • Red members with a $1,200 yearly/$100 monthly commitment provide food for one client and their family for a year.
  • Orange members with a $2,500 yearly/$209 monthly commitment cover the cost of a client’s medication for a year.
  • Yellow members with a $5,000 yearly/$417 monthly commitment provide 50 round-trips to client medical appointments.
  • Green members with a $10,000 yearly/$834 monthly commitment provide 400 clients with HIV, STI and Hep C testing.
  • Blue members with a $25,000 yearly/$2,084 monthly commitment provide 33 clients with mental health counseling for a year.
  • Indigo members with a $50,000 yearly/$4,167 monthly commitment provide 40 families with housing assistance for a year.
  • Violet members with a $100,000 yearly/$8,334 monthly commitment help expand mental health services for Spanish speaking clients for a year.

In addition to supporting vital programs and helping thousands in our community, all Compassion Council members enjoy the following benefits and recognition:

  • Name recognition on our donor wall in the clinic lobby and in the Annual Report
  • Invitations to Radiant Health Centers donor mixers and events
  • Tickets to our annual donor recognition reception

And, depending on their giving level, Compassion Council members receive these additional benefits:

  • VIP registration access to AIDS Walk Orange County
  • An in-person discussion with the Chair of the Client Advisory Committee
  • A personal tour of Radiant Health Centers with a senior staff member
  • Naming opportunities
  • Lunch with the CEO and Board President

The Compassion Council Makes a Difference for the LGBTQ+ Community

Compassion Council members truly make a difference in the lives of so many. They help us bring the comprehensive services to our community that make Radiant Health Centers so unique – and necessary – in Orange County. Together, we can achieve our vision of Zero New Transmissions, Zero Deaths from HIV and AIDS, and Zero Stigma. Plus, we can continue to expand our medical and social services to the entire LGBTQ+ community.

For full details on the Compassion Council and to sign up, learn more here or contact Leah Garland, Director of Events and Communications, by emailing or calling her directly at (949) 809-8760.

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Insights Into the April 2021 Issue of The Voice

The Voice April 2021 Issue – Radiant Health Centers

We Are Dedicated to Serving the LGBTQ+ Community in Orange County

Radiant Health Centers’ April issue of The Voice highlights the strong values we put on diversity, equity, and inclusion. These are more than just words at Radiant Health Centers, they encompass both our history and our vision for the future. You can read it now – just click here to download.

The Voice April 2021 Issue – Radiant Health CentersTap Into Our Trans Awareness Project

In this issue, we share examples of our commitment to celebrate and serve Orange County’s diverse communities. You’ll learn about our Trans Awareness Project (TAP) which serves as a Trans advisory committee for Radiant Health Centers and the WIN Micro-Grant focused on women’s health.

Create+Equity for Individuals With HIV

Radiant Health Centers is also proud to announce its membership in the Create+Equity Collaborative, a national equity improvement initiative to mitigate barriers associated with the social determinants of health that are experienced by people with HIV. This 18-month collaborative focuses on improving the viral suppression of patients experiencing unstable housing, substance use, mental health issues, and barriers associated with their age – areas where Radiant Health Centers has a long history of care.

COVID-19 Impacted the LGBTQ+ Community – And Our Supporters Stepped Up

This issue also highlights the impact that the past year has had on our clients and services. Last spring, we sounded the alarm on an urgent and growing need in clients seeking mental health care. This increased demand was yet another impact of the pandemic on the LGBTQ+ community. Read about how our supporters stepped up to make an impactful contribution to address this unexpected 300% increase in mental health referrals.

Thank You for Standing With Radiant Health Centers & Orange County

As always, we are truly grateful for those who stand with Radiant Health Centers to keep our vital services available to those most in need in Orange County. There are many ways you can support our work, and you can read about one of the easiest and most impactful ways for you to give with your heart and leave a lasting legacy.

Welcome to Our New Board Chair

Last but certainly not least, Radiant Health Centers welcomes a new board chair and extends our gratitude to our exiting chair for his years of service. Read all about it in this month’s issue of The Voice. Enjoy!

Bringing Support to the LGBTQ+ Community – And You Can Help

At Radiant Health Centers we are dedicated to serving the LGBTQ+ community, those impacted by HIV and their families. You can help us too. Please consider donating in the way that works for you – monetarily, volunteering your time, or simply shopping AmazonSmile – each of these supportive actions will help benefit the community. Call (949) 809-5700 or learn more about how to get involved today.

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The Fight – Radiant Health Centers Raises $182,000 Benefitting The LGBTQ+ Community

Jeanne and Gideon Bernstein with their award for their work in the LGBTQ+ community

Radiant Health Centers is proud to announce their digital gala last month helped raise over $182,000. Money raised will go to the continuing compassionate care for the LGBTQ+ community within Orange County.

The virtual Back to the Future gala was complete with a band, live and silent auctions, the inaugural presentation of the Radiant Compassion Award to Jeanne and Gideon Bernstein, and a celebrity guest appearance by Lea Thompson.

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35th Annual Radiant Health Centers Gala Raises $182,000

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Back to the Future Gala logo for LGBTQ+ health services fundraiser

 

35thAnnual Radiant Health Centers Gala Raised $182,000

Gala proceeds go directly to providing specialized, stigma-free medical and social services for the LGBTQ+ community

Community champions and business leaders came together virtually to attend Radiant Health Centers’ 35th annual gala on February 6. Through the event, Radiant Health Centers, which offers free HIV testing, LGBTQ+ specialized medical care and comprehensive social services to Orange County, raised $182,000. Funds will help the organization continue providing critically needed services throughout the pandemic and beyond, including at-home and drive-up HIV testing, expanded telehealth appointments, family planning services, and social services around housing needs, food insecurities and mental health issues, demand for which has increased by 300% over the last three months.

 

With its Back to the Future theme, Orange County’s most influential advocates and change makers signed on for a fun and engaging digital evening celebrating the past, present and future of Radiant Health Centers. At the center of the gala’s celebration was the presentation of the inaugural Radiant Compassion Award, which honored Jeanne and Gideon Bernstein who launched the #BlazeItForward movement in honor of their son Blaze Bernstein to promote compassion, acceptance and kindness for all.

 

“We are honored and privileged by the outpouring of support from our incredible donors and sponsors, who are such a vital part of our Radiant Health Centers family,” said Philip Yaeger, Radiant Health Centers’ CEO. “They are an inspiration to all of our staff and clients. The community needs Radiant Health Centers now more than ever and we’re grateful to our donors and sponsors for helping us continue serving as a beacon of hope and compassionate care for those most in need.”

 

The gala also featured a celebrity guest appearance by Back to the Future franchise star Lea Thompson, a live performance by musical guests Flashback Heart Attack, and enthusiastic auctioning with 100 percent of proceeds going directly to Radiant Health Centers’ services.

 

The 35th annual Radiant Health Centers gala was generously sponsored by Avita Pharmacy, Union Bank, Gilead, Janssen and Pacific Life.

 

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Radiant Health Centers Goes Back to the Future with Annual Gala

Back to the Future Gala logo for LGBTQ+ health services fundraiser

Community champions and business leaders are set to attend Radiant Health Centers’ marquee annual gala on February 6. With its Back to the Future theme, Orange County’s most influential advocates and change-makers will virtually come together for a fun and engaging digital evening celebrating the past, present, and future of Radiant Health Centers. Radiant Health Centers saw an increase in demand for its services in 2020 with many community members’ struggles exacerbated by the pandemic. The virtual gala will provide an opportunity for community members to rally behind the organization with money raised going directly to providing specialized, stigma-free medical and social services for the LGBTQ+ community.

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