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Greetings friends of a.l.p.h.a.! January 14, 2012

We say goodbye this month to Duane Quintana, who has been with us . . . . okay, so he started a.l.p.h.a. and has always been here. Now he is taking a new road, with new opportunities and adventures in front of him. We cannot thank him enough for all that he has done for a.l.p.h.a., for the community, and for his friends and clients. We’ll miss him, but we are happy that he is happy. Good luck in Chicago Duane!

With Duane’s departure, a.l.p.h.a. is going through a transition. Like many changes, it is painful, scary, and very exciting. I have ultimate confidence in the present Leadership. We are taking advantage of this time to focus our strengths and our passions to take a.l.p.h.a. into the next chapter of its life.

Over the next few months our goals are to raise funds for 2012 and take a fresh look at our programs and how we do things before the busy summer months are upon us. We have some incredible people, from testers and educators to bookkeepers and filers. Since you are just as much a part of a.l.p.h.a. as any volunteer, it is our wish that you join us in this mission that means so much to us.

To kick off a.l.p.h.a.’s new journey, we’re asking for a simple gift. Here are a few ideas:

You are the most important part of a.l.p.h.a.

Blessings!
Wava Weikel

  We cannot express enough our gratitude to everyone.
  Supplies and funding are but one part of your generosity.

• Cash – mail a check , pay online , or stop by the office and let us show you around.

• HIV Test Kits or Condoms – Talk to Kavin to find out how you can buy them at a discount.

• Supplies – coffee, printing, cleaning, more coffee … so many simple things used every day.

• Volunteer – Talk to Kavin about how you can get involved.

• Spread the Word – Tell a friend about a.l.p.h.a. Maybe they could benefit from our services.

• Employer Contribution – Ask your workplace to contribute.

It is for you that we exist, and it is because of you that we exist.

wava.weikel@alphaidaho.org

December & January Special Recognition:

• Idaho Department of Health & Welfare – 100 HIV test kits
• Central District Health Department – Lots of Condoms
• Autumn Kersey – Donor Matching Campaign - $2000
• Fund for Idaho - $2500 grant
• Pride Foundation - $3500 grant
• Idaho Central Credit Union - $500 towards HIV test kits
• College of Southern Idaho - $500 for World AIDS Day in Twin Falls
• HHS Office on Women’s Health - $2500 for National Women & Girls HIV & AIDS Awareness Day
• $1000 from an unnamed supporter!
• $500 from an unnamed supporter!

2011 funders & donors:
 
• Idaho State University Viral Hepatitis/HIV Education
• Central District Health Department
• Idaho Department of Health & Welfare
• Easter Seals Prison ReEntry Program
• Exposure a.l.p.h.a. Interchange
• All the Buzz Coffee Shop
• Dr. Sky Blue
• Fund for Idaho
• College of Southern Idaho
• Idaho Central Credit Union
• Mountain States Group
• Idaho State Gem Court
• MGI Foundation
• Wicked Wonderland
• Warm Springs Counseling Center
• The Wellness Center at Family Medicine Residency of Idaho
• College of Southern Idaho
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation
• Cotsco
• United Way Foundation
• Hewlett Packard Foundation
• BRP Health Management
• Microsoft
• Many, many nameless contributors -------- Thank you!!!
 

**Donations from individuals & smaller businesses remain unnamed unless explicit permission is given. If you would like acknowledgement for your support please email wava.weikel@alphaidaho.org.