Protecting The East

Protecting The East Protecting The East is a Project of United Community Centers. www.ucceny.org

Protecting The East is a community health project of United Community Centers with an emphasis on HIV prevention and women’s health. Protecting The East works to improve access to HIV prevention information and services, and provides opportunities for young people to lead s*x education efforts among their peers. Like our page so you can follow our stories, learn about our events and stay

tuned for our media campaigns dropping this spring. You can also add to our forum or inbox us to find out where to get condoms, get tested for HIV or any other s*xual health services. GENERAL INFORMATION
For more information on our
• Workshop presentations we provide throughout the community
• Events
• Health Fairs
• Other educational programming
• Condom distribution for your site or business
• Places to get tested
• Places to get condoms
Email or call Myra Hellerstein, Project Director at (718) 649-7979 ext 20 or [email protected]

National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day!! On April 10th we recognize those living with HIV while also rasing awareness...
04/13/2026

National Youth HIV and AIDS Awareness Day!! On April 10th we recognize those living with HIV while also rasing awareness and promoting prevention.

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!!
03/10/2026

National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day!!

National Black HIV Awareness Day!! Today is a day to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and remind everyone of the i...
02/07/2026

National Black HIV Awareness Day!! Today is a day to raise awareness, encourage prevention, and remind everyone of the importance of getting tested.

Did you know PTE has Sexual Health Collection Days every Friday? Join us Fridays only for Sexual Health Collection Days,...
01/28/2026

Did you know PTE has Sexual Health Collection Days every Friday? Join us Fridays only for Sexual Health Collection Days, where we offer FREE hygiene kits, Plan B, and condoms-no cost, no judgment. Click the link in our bio or scan the QR code to book your date & time and you’ll be in and out!

Did you know PTE has Sexual Health Collection Days? We’re offering Sexual Health Collection Days where we offer FREE hyg...
01/28/2026

Did you know PTE has Sexual Health Collection Days? We’re offering Sexual Health Collection Days where we offer FREE hygiene kits, Plan B, and condoms with no cost, and no judgment. Click our link in our bio or scan the QR Code to book your date & time and you’ll be in and out!

Join us for our World AIDS Day Red Ribbon Festival!! RSVP with the QR code. Hope to see you there😆!
11/24/2025

Join us for our World AIDS Day Red Ribbon Festival!! RSVP with the QR code. Hope to see you there😆!

Are you 14–20 years old and interested in making a difference in your community?Join our 2026 Peer Educator Cohort to:• ...
11/04/2025

Are you 14–20 years old and interested in making a difference in your community?

Join our 2026 Peer Educator Cohort to:
• Educate your peers about STI and HIV prevention
• Promote healthy relationships
• Build valuable job skills for your future
• Earn while you learn

We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as this is a rolling admissions process.

Application deadline: Friday, January 9th at 4 PM
Apply through the link in our bio!
*xualhealth

It’s that time of the year again! PTE is hiring again! Time is limited so be sure to apply in time. To apply use the lin...
08/13/2025

It’s that time of the year again! PTE is hiring again! Time is limited so be sure to apply in time. To apply use the link in our bio or the QR code 😆🥳.

IMPORTANT UPDATE! Due to the rainstorm this Thursday 7/17, the Wet Fête is rescheduled to July 24th. We hope to see y’al...
07/16/2025

IMPORTANT UPDATE! Due to the rainstorm this Thursday 7/17, the Wet Fête is rescheduled to July 24th. We hope to see y’all there! 💦☀️

Bring your swimsuits and some friends because Protecting The East is having a wet fete!! If you are interested in joinin...
07/07/2025

Bring your swimsuits and some friends because Protecting The East is having a wet fete!! If you are interested in joining us please use the QR Code to RSVP! Hope to see you there! 👙🎉

today is long term survivors awareness day !!
06/05/2025

today is long term survivors awareness day !!

We invite seniors to celebrate and congratulate their educational achievements and accomplishments! 🎓❤️
05/28/2025

We invite seniors to celebrate and congratulate their educational achievements and accomplishments! 🎓❤️

Address

613 New Lots Avenue
New York, NY
11207

Telephone

+17186497979

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