HIP Youth 4 Change

A massive thank you to everyone who attended our youth s*xual health event today!! 💚💙

If you need condoms, free and confidential HIV or STI testing, or education and prevention services, our staff are happy to help! Stop by our office at 33 Chestnut St. Monday-Friday, or give us a call.

☎️ 585-262-4330 ext. 3100

Today is the day! We hope to see you at our youth s*xual health event at 33 Chestnut Street, 11-2 pm.

We’ll have info, fun, and food! 🎉

We’re excited to invite you to No Shame, Just Facts: A Youth Sexual Health Event, hosted by Action for a Better Community, Inc.’s The Action Front Center. This engaging and informative event is designed for youth ages 13–18 and will cover important topics, including safer s*x, STIs, and reducing stigma.

Event Details:
📅 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 33 Chestnut St., 2nd Floor

Food will be provided, and registration is required to attend. Please use the QR code or link (https://surveymonkey.com/r/GFY3BYW) to register.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 585-262-4330.

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Don't forget to RSVP: https://surveymonkey.com/r/GFY3BYW

We’re excited to invite you to No Shame, Just Facts: A Youth Sexual Health Event, hosted by Action for a Better Community, Inc.’s The Action Front Center. This engaging and informative event is designed for youth ages 13–18 and will cover important topics, including safer s*x, STIs, and reducing stigma.

Event Details:
📅 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 33 Chestnut St., 2nd Floor

Food will be provided, and registration is required to attend. Please use the QR code or link (https://surveymonkey.com/r/GFY3BYW) to register.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 585-262-4330.

DYK only 12 states and DC require HIV education to be medically accurate?

Instead of discriminatory laws rooted in ignorance, young people impacted by and living with HIV deserve:

✅ to live free from oppression
✅ the right to inclusive and honest education
✅ the right to quality and accessible treatment and care
✅ the right to live without criminalization and stigma

Follow Advocates for Youth to learn more and get involved!

April 10th is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 📢

This is a day to urge policymakers and the public to take action regarding the impact of HIV and AIDS on young people and highlight the HIV prevention, treatment, and care campaigns of young people in the US.

Did you know...
🔺 Young people aged 13-24 accounted for 20% of all new HIV diagnoses in the US in 2020
🔺 Only 6% of high school students were ever tested for HIV in 2021
🔺 Many existing HIV services in the USA do not meet the needs of at-risk adolescents and young adults

Make sure to follow Advocates for Youth to stay up to date and get involved!



If you would like to be tested or learn about youth s*xual health, visit us at 33 Chestnut Street. All are welcome!

📢 The CDC reports that nearly half of young people living with HIV are unaware of their status.

National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NYHAAD) matters more than ever this year. Funding is being cut for HIV prevention, research, and programs that are supposed to support young people. That means fewer resources, fewer services, and more barriers to getting what you need to stay safe, healthy, and informed. Funding cuts are hitting hardest at programs that focus on q***r youth, youth of color, and youth who are already most impacted.

This year, NYHAAD is a call to action. It's a chance to speak up, organize and remind the world that young people are NOT disposable. Youth deserve access, care, and the power to shape the future of the HIV response.

Follow Advocates for Youth to learn more and get involved! If you want to get involved locally, reach out to us at 585-262-4330 or stop by 33 Chestnut St.

We’re excited to invite you to No Shame, Just Facts: A Youth Sexual Health Event, hosted by Action for a Better Community, Inc.’s The Action Front Center. This engaging and informative event is designed for youth ages 13–18 and will cover important topics, including safer s*x, STIs, and reducing stigma.

Event Details:
📅 Friday, April 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 33 Chestnut St., 2nd Floor

Food will be provided, and registration is required to attend. Please use the QR code or link (https://surveymonkey.com/r/GFY3BYW) to register.

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at 585-262-4330.

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🎉 Join Us for the Community Action Month Celebration! 🎉

Celebrate with ABC and our community partners as we continue to empower communities and inspire change!

📅 Saturday, May 23, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Parcel 5, Downtown Rochester

Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled day featuring:
✅ Free food
✅ Live performances
✅ Raffles
✅ Activities for all ages

💡 Interested in being a vendor? Visit www.abcinfo.org
for details or scan the QR code on the flyer.

Let’s come together and celebrate our community—don’t miss it!

Trans joy can’t be erased 🏳️‍⚧️

So while legislators try to block visibility by erasing trans students from classrooms, they cannot erase an entire community and the bravery of trans people continuing to live as their authentic selves, even if it’s only in the moments when it’s safe to do so.

Are you a parent, advocate, policymaker, or just someone who cares about justice for LGBTQIA+ people? Check out our If/Then Series: LGBTQIA+ Rights👇
siecus.org/resource/if-then-series-lgbtqia-rights/

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🎙️🎙️March 31st is International Transgender Day of Visibility. It is a moment to honor the lives, leadership, and resilience of our trans community, while also naming the legal and systemic barriers that continue to place the community at risk. Visibility must be paired with protection, access, and justice. The Trans community’s health and well-being needs are urgent and multifaceted. HIV funding and the resources we have fought for decades are under attack across the country. Visibility should not only mean being seen; it should mean being protected, affirmed, and supported through policy, community care, and meaningful action.

Do you have a non-medical need, such as housing, food, or transportation?
Stop by our Supportive Services Open House and connect with ABC Social Care Navigators who are ready to help!
📅 Wednesday, March 18, 2026
⏰ 9 AM – 3 PM
📍 400 West Ave. (3rd Floor)
For more information, call 585-325-5116 ext. 3400.
Support is here—come see how we can assist you!