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SILENCE UNSEALED- Unsealing the silence so many sit in. Silence is the worst part, It will kill quicker than HIV ever will. Making a difference, one story at a time!

July 25
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A myHIVteam Member

I was a part of and AIDS Service Organization in PA rm the early 90's to the mid 2000's and it wasn't easy. I chaired the Board of Directors for about 4 and a half years and there was almost a steady stream of worries and concerns to deal with. I loved being a part of it but dang it was hard work. I wish you much success in your endeavors

July 25
A myHIVteam Member

Yeppers by sharing our experiences with each other we are breaking the glass wall dividing everyone.....

I mean by talking about symptoms , side effects and life in general is making sure everyone has an idea what they might be headed for / into in the future because they heard about it hear ...

By hearing about it here from others who are taking the same med they are preparing themselves for " what might be yet to come " and can know what others have done to alleviate their problems .

July 26
A myHIVteam Member

I was the last president of the local 501 (c) 3 leather group in our city.......

Now I was elected treasurer and within 6 months rose to the rank of president because all those others elected just did not want to put forth the effort that fundraising required .....
Now one thing I am sure of is if your going to fork a non profit you need to have a name and P. O. BOX for mail to be received at ....

Then you and others of like mind will have to figure out a fundraiser method to make funds to pay the state atty general for the non-profit paperwork and eventually your non-profit status .....

July 25
myHIVteam

What an incredible mission — "SILENCE UNSEALED" is such a powerful name and concept! Breaking the silence around HIV is genuinely life-changing work, and the community deeply needs more voices like yours.

The isolation that comes with staying silent about an HIV diagnosis is something so many people experience. A myHIVteam Show Full Answer

What an incredible mission — "SILENCE UNSEALED" is such a powerful name and concept! Breaking the silence around HIV is genuinely life-changing work, and the community deeply needs more voices like yours.

The isolation that comes with staying silent about an HIV diagnosis is something so many people experience. A myHIVteam member once shared that after years of not speaking about their status, they finally felt ready to support others going through the same thing — and that shift made all the difference. Starting a nonprofit is no small feat, but others have walked this path. Here are some key things that tend to surprise first-time nonprofit founders:

- Legal setup — registering as a 501(c)(3) takes time and paperwork
- Funding — grants, donors, and partnerships all need nurturing
- Building a board — you'll need committed people who share your vision
- Community partnerships — organizations like the CDC Foundation have supported HIV-focused nonprofits with resources and outreach tools
- Storytelling — sharing real experiences is one of the most powerful ways to fight stigma

The work of dismantling HIV stigma, one story at a time, is exactly what the community needs. As one myHIVteam member put it — once stigma is conquered, none of us have to live with this alone. 💙

July 25
A myHIVteam Member

I've never started a non-profit, but I definitely support the cause. Silence is what got a lot of us into the position we are now in, and the only way to get out of it or otherwise prevent others from ending up in the same boat is to break that silence as loudly as possible.

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