New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council

05/22/2026

Please Share: Hepatitis Awareness Month Community Outreach Event – May 30

Dear NORAPC Members and Affiliates,

We are sharing an upcoming Hepatitis Awareness Month Community Outreach Event hosted by Odyssey House Louisiana and encourage you to please share widely with clients, agencies, programs, and community networks.

📅 Date: Saturday, May 30, 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Odyssey House Louisiana
2700 S. Broad Street
New Orleans, LA 70125

This event is free and open to the public. No insurance or ID is required.

Services and resources will include:

Rapid Hepatitis C testing
Same-day Hepatitis C treatment initiation and case management for reactive results
Rapid STI testing, including HIV and syphilis
OHL resources, including clinic appointments, Medicaid enrollment, Narcan, safer s*x kits, and fentanyl test strips
Partner organization resources
Free food, music, giveaways, and more

The goal of this event is to raise awareness about Hepatitis C, expand access to testing and treatment, and connect community members to care and supportive resources.

For questions, contact the iPrevent team at 504-418-4955 or email [email protected].

Thank you for helping spread the word and support community access to testing, treatment, and care.

Warm regards,
NORAPC

04/21/2026

Vote Now: Virus to Victory Vol. 2 Song Poll

Hello everyone,
The Community Coalition Committee is excited to share the Virus to Victory Vol. 2 song poll.
As we begin building Vol. 2, we started with songs that did not make the final cut for the Vol. 1 mix. Community members can now vote those songs up, help shape the next playlist, and suggest new songs for consideration.
Vote here:
https://forms.gle/pUNNanbqYEe2uqTe9
Follow the NORAPC Spotify profile here:
https://open.spotify.com/user/31qkigtdo4tmvwxvrgycxtq6g26i
Listen to Virus to Victory Vol. 1:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7Ausa1q6dffogNXp0IwH6b
About the project
Virus to Victory is a community playlist project created to encourage, energize, and offer love and strength from diagnosis and beyond. Vol. 2 is being developed in recognition of HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day and is intended to reflect themes of strength, survival, healing, reflection, encouragement, and hope.
Please take a few minutes to vote, share the poll, and invite others to participate. Community input will help shape the final mix.
Thank you for supporting this project and helping us expand new ways of connection, outreach, and visibility.
Best,

NORAPC

Playlist · NORAPC (New Orleans) · 11 items · 6 saves

04/01/2026

Please Share: Clutches, Crawfish & Check Ups – April 11

Dear NORAPC Members and Affiliates,

We are sharing an upcoming community health event and encourage you to **please share widely** within your networks, especially with women in New Orleans East.

**Clutches, Crawfish & Check Ups** is a community health event hosted by **NOELA Community Health Center** that will provide health services, screenings, and community activities in a welcoming environment.

📅 **Date:** April 11, 2026
🕚 **Time:** 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 **Location:** 13101 Chef Menteur Hwy.
New Orleans, LA

**Activities and Services Include:**

* Crawfish and snacks
* STI testing
* Health screenings
* Bounce house
* Face painting
* Live DJ
* And more

This event is a great opportunity for community members to access health services, enjoy food and music, and connect with local organizations and resources.

Registration is requested using the **link in the event bio** on the flyer.

Thank you for helping us share community health resources and events across our networks.

Warm regards,
**NORAPC**

03/30/2026

In one week, you could still be guessing with money...
Or you could have a real plan.
Wealth Building Wednesday is almost here—and this is your reminder to stop winging your
finances and start building with intention.
We’re breaking down:

● How to organize your finances step-by-step
● How to start investing (even if you feel “behind”)
● How to use credit as a tool—not a trap
● Real strategies like house hacking & leveraging assets

As they like to say at Froans:
👉 “Investing is throwing your future self a bone.”

Don’t leave your future self starving.
📍Crescentcare: 2nd Floor Prevention -1631 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans
🗓 April 8th | 7PM
Secure your spot now: RSVP on Eventbrite
Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wealth-building-wednesday-the-froans-way-with-the-movement-registration-1985957367948?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

03/04/2026

Tomorrow we begin!

Join us for Meeting 1 of Data Storytelling for Cultural Creatives tomorrow, Thursday, March 5, from 5:30 PM–8:00 PM at NORAPC.

This first session, “One Number, One Place, One Voice,” is all about learning how to take one number and turn it into a clear, powerful story rooted in community, lived experience, and your own voice.

And for those joining us in person or following along from anywhere...

✨ The Kindle edition of the book we’re using will be available FREE through the Kindle app from Tuesday, March 3 at 12:00 AM PST through Saturday, March 7 at 11:59 PM PST.

That means you can download it, read along, and be part of the experience wherever you are.

You can find the Kindle book here:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GF77VB62

We’re excited to bring people together around stories, data, and community meaning. See you tomorrow — and grab the free Kindle while the promotion is live!

02/27/2026

Are you a community health worker (CHW), CHW supervisor or CHW employer in Louisiana? If so, we want to hear from you!

Not sure if you are a CHW or work with CHWs? CHW serve as a bridge between communities and health and social systems. They have many titles including community health representative, community health navigator, promotor(a), community care coordinator, patient advocate, outreach specialist, health liaison, peer educator, member representative, and community health educator.

It’s important for policy makers and health professionals to understand the important work that CHWs do! That’s why LSU Health New Orleans and the Louisiana Community Health Outreach Network (LACHON) are working together to learn more about CHWs in Louisiana.

We invite you to participate in a brief 10-15 minute survey to help us learn more about CHWs in Louisiana. People who complete the survey will be entered into a drawing for one of five $50 prepaid debit cards.

CHWs

Click here to access the survey and more information about this study.

If the link does not work please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://redcap.lsuhsc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=ACC9RHCNFT77WCCD

CHW Supervisors/employers

Click here to access the survey and more information about this study

If the link does not work please copy and paste this link into your browser: https://redcap.lsuhsc.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=7LL9WN8MT48YKJ9L

Thank you!

02/20/2026

Please share: Data Storytelling Presentation at UNO + March Community Training Series

Dear NORAPC Members and Affiliates,
We’re excited to share the attached Data Storytelling flyer and would appreciate your help spreading the word across your networks. This is a great opportunity to build practical skills for turning numbers and lived experience into clear stories that support planning, advocacy, and community impact.

Data Storytelling Presentation (UNO)
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: University of New Orleans (UNO), Kirschman Hall, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148

Presenter: Dr. Scott A. Phillips (DBA, JM, MS, USN Ret.)
Research Assistant Professor / UGHCM Interim Director

Join Dr. Phillips for a hands-on introduction to data storytelling, with simple tools for turning data into community-ready messages. This session also launches our March Community Training for Cultural Creatives series.
Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYCyawMkW-_UQX1rjIl6eMW2GpYG6QaGxAP_soV8cn1zYZrg/viewform?usp=dialog

Community Training for Cultural Creatives (3-session series)
Participants who register and attend will have the opportunity to receive a copy of the data storytelling book we’ll use during the March training series. Throughout the series, we will actively work through the book together, engaging in small-group exercises, collaborative discussions, and guided practice sessions to create stories, visuals, illustrations, and narrative frameworks drawn directly from the data of our lives and our communities. This is a first-come, first-served opportunity.

Meeting 1: Thu, March 5, 2026 (NORAPC) | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVZ0hCaGHLwB4fanNOfr51EYdyl2Q3lF-AnCy7drO-C4Rkag/viewform?usp=dialog
Meeting 2: Thu, March 11, 2026 (NORAPC) | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FeUUm4LsTbl0X6e-ly9A3oQ7PWCqUB4sVVGrpNXxOxM/edit
Meeting 3: Thu, March 19, 2026 (NORAPC) | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8m22eTFkZPh1fHNd0I-EpcYc7JGb0no6vNwZxE20eu7r0Xw/viewform?usp=dialog
Optional Reading Event: Thu, March 26, 2026 (NORAPC) | Time TBA

Made possible by: NOTCF • The PoZitive2PoSitive Initiative • The Crown Legacy Program • University of New Orleans (UNO) • NORAPC Community Coalition

How you can help
• Share the flyer with colleagues, partners, and community members
• Post it on listservs, newsletters, and social media
• Circulate within your organizations and coalitions
Thank you for helping expand access to learning opportunities that strengthen our collective work.

Warm regards,
Joseph Santiago
Health Planner
New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council (NORAPC)
2601 Tulane Avenue, Suite 400
New Orleans, LA 70119
504-821-7334 (O)
504-821-9150 (F)
[email protected]
www.norapc.org
www.linkedin.com/in/josephs/

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02/20/2026

Please Share Widely: 4th Annual Station for Health – Uptown Super Sunday

Dear NORAPC Members and Affiliates,

We are excited to share an upcoming community-centered health event and ask that you please share widely within your networks.

The 4th Annual Station for Health with the Steppers for Health, presented by Aetna Better Health of Louisiana in partnership with the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council, will take place during Uptown Super Sunday—one of the most culturally significant days in New Orleans. Centered around A.L. Davis Park, this annual tradition showcases the artistry and heritage of Black Masking Indian tribes and draws large crowds in celebration of indigenous-African ancestry, community pride, and cultural resilience.

With so many community members already gathered, Station for Health provides a powerful opportunity to connect individuals to essential health services in a meaningful and high-traffic setting.

📍 Location: 2500 block of LaSalle St., in front of New Zion Baptist Church (2319 Third St., New Orleans, LA 70113)
📅 Date: Sunday, March 15, 2026
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Regisiter here:
https://forms.office.com/r/iSDcFf07aq
The event will offer:

Free health screenings

Condoms, l**e, Narcan, and prevention materials

Health education and resource information

Free food

Prizes and giveaways

Please refer to the email below for full details, including the registration link for service providers and contact information for event organizers.

Hello everyone!

I am excited to invite you to the "4th Annual Station for Health with the Steppers for Health" in partnership with the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Council and presented by Aetna Better Health of Louisiana.

Uptown Super Sunday, one of the most significant days for the New Orleans Community. A vital New Orleans cultural tradition where Black Masking Indian tribes display, for the public, their intricately hand-sewn feathered suits, celebrating indigenous-African ancestry. Centered around A.L. Davis Park, it is a day of community pride, music, and friendly competition, acting as a post-Mardi Gras showcase of survival and heritage.

With large crowds already in the area, Station for Health provides a powerful opportunity to connect directly with community members in a culturally meaningful and high-traffic setting.

Where: 2500 block of LaSalle St. in front New Zion Baptist Church (2319 Third St, New Orleans, LA 70113)

When: Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 12-3PM

We hope to provide the community with:
Health screenings
Condoms, l**e, Narcan, & other materials
Health education and information
Free food
Prizes and giveaways

Please register to participate as a service provider: Steppers For Health Uptown Super Sunday 2026! – Fill out form
https://forms.office.com/r/iSDcFf07aq

We would greatly appreciate your help in sharing this event with your organization, members, and networks to ensure as many community members as possible can take a step toward better health and benefit from these services.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Mitchell Thomas, Morris Singletary, or myself!

We hope to see you there!

Stay tuned,

Glenis Scott, Jr. MPH

Prevention Programs Manager | CrescentCare

No Wrap No Tap | The Movement | Men of Color | MHSD

1631 Elysian Fields Ave., New Orleans, LA 70117

Office: 504-821-2601 ext. 1097

02/09/2026

Community Resource Share: Planned Parenthood Services at Poppy Direct Care

Dear NORAPC Members and Affiliates,

We are sharing the following ongoing community health services opportunity and ask that you please share widely with clients, partners, and community networks.

Planned Parenthood at Poppy Direct Care is offering free and accessible s*xual and reproductive health services, including testing and contraception support.

Services Available

Free Rapid Testing
📅 Every Tuesday
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Rapid HIV testing

Hepatitis C testing

Syphilis testing

Free Contraception Consultations
📅 Every Thursday
⏰ 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Appointments & Walk-Ins

Schedule an appointment online:
https://www.poppydirectcare.com/calendar

Or text: 504-788-2904

Walk-ins are welcome

Last appointment at 6:30 PM

These services are designed to reduce barriers to care and ensure community members have access to testing, prevention, and reproductive health support in a welcoming environment.

How You Can Help:

Share this information with clients and community members

Circulate through email lists, listservs, and social media

Post flyers in community spaces where appropriate

Thank you for helping us spread the word and connect our community to essential health services.

Warm regards,

02/06/2026

Please share: Data Storytelling Presentation at UNO + March Community Training Series - Feb 26 UNO

Dear NORAPC Members and Affiliates,
We’re excited to share the attached Data Storytelling flyer and would appreciate your help spreading the word across your networks. This is a great opportunity to build practical skills for turning numbers and lived experience into clear stories that support planning, advocacy, and community impact.

Data Storytelling Presentation (UNO)
Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Location: University of New Orleans (UNO), Kirschman Hall, 2000 Lakeshore Drive, New Orleans, LA 70148

Presenter: Dr. Scott A. Phillips (DBA, JM, MS, USN Ret.)
Research Assistant Professor / UGHCM Interim Director

Join Dr. Phillips for a hands-on introduction to data storytelling, with simple tools for turning data into community-ready messages. This session also launches our March Community Training for Cultural Creatives series.

Register here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeYCyawMkW-_UQX1rjIl6eMW2GpYG6QaGxAP_soV8cn1zYZrg/viewform?usp=dialog

Book Giveaway
Those who register and attend will have a chance to receive a copy of the data storytelling book we’ll use during the March training series as we work through exercises together to create stories, illustrations, and more from the data of our lives.
Community Training for Cultural Creatives (3-session series)
Meeting 1: Thu, March 5, 2026 (NORAPC) | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVZ0hCaGHLwB4fanNOfr51EYdyl2Q3lF-AnCy7drO-C4Rkag/viewform?usp=dialog

Meeting 2: Thu, March 12, 2026 (NORAPC) | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FeUUm4LsTbl0X6e-ly9A3oQ7PWCqUB4sVVGrpNXxOxM/edit

Meeting 3: Thu, March 19, 2026 (NORAPC) | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8m22eTFkZPh1fHNd0I-EpcYc7JGb0no6vNwZxE20eu7r0Xw/viewform?usp=dialog

Optional Reading Event: Thu, March 26, 2026 (NORAPC) | Time TBA
Made possible by: NOTCF • The PoZitive2PoSitive Initiative • The Crown Legacy Program • University of New Orleans (UNO) • NORAPC Community Coalition

How you can help
• Share the flyer with colleagues, partners, and community members
• Post it on listservs, newsletters, and social media
• Circulate within your organizations and coalitions
Thank you for helping expand access to learning opportunities that strengthen our collective work.

Warm regards,

New Orleans Regional AIDS Planning Council (NORAPC)

Meeting 3: Thu Mar 19, 2026, NORAPC, 5:30 PM – 8PM