Here's another excerpt from our 25th anniversary commemorative booklet.
The Story of Generosity by Kathy Oczek, Kate Gallivan & John Carocci
One of the greatest stories to come out of our 25 year history is the story of generosity. Thousands of Western New Yorkers have given their time, talents and money to help improve the lives of those in our community who struggle with AIDS. Even in the earliest days of the epidemic, when fear and ignorance were everywhere, there were brave individuals who ignored the prejudice and took action, becoming our first volunteers. Some had lost friends or family members to the disease, and contributed as a way of giving back. Others simply wanted to make a difference.
AIDS Community Services was founded by volunteers, and volunteers continue to be the backbone of the agency, assisting with everything from staffing our holiday gift wrap tables to making condom packets. They answer phones, deliver meals to clients, work at fundraising events and help educate the community about how to stay safe from HIV and AIDS. Since 1983, 2,942 people have volunteered 139,323 to AIDS Community Services, and those numbers grow daily. We depend on our dedicated volunteers to help us better serve those who come to us for help, and they've never let us down.
(read the complete story at the ACS website)
Statistic: in 1989, the Western New York Health Systems Agency estimated that as many as 6,000 Western New Yorkers were HIV+
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