Insight Pt. 2: AIDS Fund Philly Black Tie Gay Bingo, The SWAG, The Network of Neighbors

Published: March 4, 2022, 5:50 p.m.

b'The Network of Neighbors Trauma Response Network is composed of community members trained to support \\u2014 and lead \\u2014 responses to stress, trauma, loss, and violence within their own communities. I speak with Yolanda Hughes, Director of Network of Neighbors about how the organization utilizes trusted leaders within a community to facilitate a neighborhood\'s unique trauma response.
267-233-4837
https://dbhids.org/networkofneighbors

I chat with Nick Bibbs, Executive Director of The SWAG, a fast-growing Philadelphia soccer program reaching over 2,000 inner-city young children of color per year, encouraging the City\\u2019s most vulnerable youth to develop a passion for soccer which could ultimately lead them on a successful path to a healthier lifestyle, private school, collegiate scholarships, and potentially a professional career. The program is a no-cost, 47-week per year annual soccer training program for young athletes ages 4-8 in some of Philadelphia\\u2019s most neglected African American and immigrant communities.

The SWAG hosts a free soccer clinic on Saturday, March 12 at 11 a.m. at the Salvation Army KROC Center of Philadelphia, 4200 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Every participant will go home with a free soccer ball, courtesy of The SWAG.
https://www.the-swag.org

What if a paid electric bill or help with a new apartment could make a world of difference to a person living with HIV who may not be able to stay in treatment otherwise? That\'s where the AIDS Fund steps in by providing micro grants to under resourced people. I speak to Robb Reichard, Executive Director of the AIDS Fund Philly about the important work of the nonprofit and the upcoming Black Tie Gay Bingo fundraiser - one of the year\'s best and most fabulous fundraising events of the year. I also speak with longtime volunteer Sarah Thompson who is the recipient of the inaugural "Fierce and Fabulous" Award.

Black Tie Gay Bingo
Sat, Mar 26, 6:30 \\u2013 11:00 PM
Loews Philadelphia Hotel
1200 Market St, Philadelphia, PA
https://aidsfundphilly.org/gaybingo'