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The HIV Resources Project exists to help persons living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers in suburban Virginia identify appropriate housing options and supportive services that will contribute to enhanced health outcomes and quality of life.  Read more about the HIV Resources Project 

Budgeting and Personal Finance 101
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
6:30 pm – 8 pm

At the Center for Housing Counseling Training
2550 Huntington Avenue, first floor conference room
Alexandria, VA 22303 – conveniently located one block from Huntington Metro Station in Alexandria

The class will be presented by Annette Baker, a volunteer with the Virginia Cooperative Extension and include the following topics: 
  • Developing a realistic savings plan with the goal of permanent housing 
  • Developing a plan to decrease debt and avoid incurring debt 
  • Common challenges for following a budget and ways to overcome these challenges 
  • Bankruptcy – what it means and local resources

To register for this FREE workshop, please reply to Dana Condemi at  or 703-642-4627.  Please provide your name, phone number and email address (if you have one). Remember to bring your current budget with you to class so that you are sure to get any questions answered.

No children under the age of 14 are permitted and child care will not be provided. Register by February 8, 2010.

Consumer Access Committee
The Metropolitan Health Services Planning Council is conducting meetings throughout the EMA to provide PWA's the opportunity to bring any and all concerns for discussion.

In suburban Virginia, the meetings will occur at:

WHERE: NVRC, 3060 Williams Drive, Ste 510, 
              Fairfax, VA 22030
WHEN:   February 11, 2010
TIME:     4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

Questions, please call Sharon Harris at (202) 778-3491 (direct) or email  

Consumer Access Committee Flyer

SSI/SSDI: How Case Managers and Other Providers Can Assist Consumers To Access Benefits
This training provides an in-depth, step-by-step
explanation of the SSI and SSDI application and
disability determination process that is designed
for providers working with individuals who
have HIV/AIDS and other co-occurring disorders.

WHERE:  Richmond, VA
WHEN:    Friday, February 26, 2010
TIME:      9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
or:
WHERE:  Roanoke, VA
WHEN:    April 16, 2010
TIME:      9:00 AM - 3:15 PM

SSI/SSDI Flyer

1st Annual NOVAM Bowling Extravaganza!!
Join us for a day of bowling, fun, and prizes. The first annual NOVAM Bowling Extravaganza! will raise money for our HIV prevention and education programs, and client services. Enjoy the afternoon with friends, NOVAM staff, our volunteers and our supporters. Help us continue our long standing and respected programs in Northern Virginia, including the City of Alexandria, and the counties of Arlington, Fairfax, Loudoun, and Prince William.

WHEN:  Sunday, March 7, 2010
TIME:     1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
WHERE: Bowl America, Falls Church

All bowlers receive three free games and shoe rental. There will be exciting DOOR PRIZES, fun RAFFLE PRIZES and a 50/50 drawing. Special prize for the bowler who raises the most money! Twonight, weekend stay with breakfast for two at the Hilton Alexandria Mark Center!

Registration Information: Kimberly Jappell 703.533.5505 ext 29 or

1st Annual NOVAM Bowl Extravaganza Flyer!!

Funding for this project was provided by:
US Department of Housing and Urban DevelopmentHIV/AIDS Administration
HIV Resources Project, C/O Northern Virginia Regional Commission  3060 Williams Drive, Suite 510  Fairfax, VA 22031  703-642-4627 (Voice)  Email Us