December 1 is World AIDS Day. Here at Overflow, we are concerned about HIV/AIDS and use this day to show our support for those working in AIDS prevention and care. AIDS is much more than a health crisis—it impacts nearly every dimension of
social and economic life, robbing children of their parents, devastating
workforces, and undermining economies. Today, 33.4 million people are
living with HIV and AIDS, of which 2.1 million are children under age
15.
For us this isn't just a one day thing. We are proud to serve baked goods from
Sweet Miss Givings, a social enterprise bakery and jobs program. 100% of SMG's profits go to help the formerly homeless and
HIV/AIDS-affected men, women, and children of
Chicago House. As the first HIV/AIDS housing provider in
the Midwest, Chicago House serves those who are living with HIV and AIDS.
Through Chicago House, more than 1,300 people are guided to wholeness and
self-sufficiency each year.
What you can do:
- Purchase Sweet Miss Givings baked goods. Every day, we offer fresh muffins, scones, cookies and brownies. For larger events we also do catering orders with SMG's baked goods.
- Get educated. We recommend starting here.
- Spread the word. Share what you learn and your concern with others. Wear a red ribbon on Dec 1st to help start the conversation.
- To help with prevention or care in Chicago, Chicago House is looking for volunteers.
- To help with prevention or care around the world, help mothers get HIV treatment. Without treatment, HIV-positive moms have a 1 in 3 chance of infecting
their children. Yet a few simple measures dramatically reduce these
odds. Find out more here.
