Celebrate Overdose Awareness Day 2020

In collaboration with Seek Healing, WNCAP invites the entire community to join us for Overdose Awareness Day on Sunday, August 30. Although we cannot gather in person this year, we will continue to honor this day by providing an online space, from 4pm-6pm, to congregate and show support. To register for this online event, click here. If you have lost someone to … Read More

August 20 | Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

There is an HIV/AIDS crisis in the South. More than half of all new HIV diagnoses are in Southern states. Even though modern medications should rule out even a single death from AIDS, more than 2,500 Southerners died from AIDS-related causes in 2017. Today, on Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD) is the day we rewrite our narrative! SHAAD gives us … Read More

HIV/AIDS Crisis in the South

There is an HIV/AIDS crisis in the South. More than half of all new HIV diagnoses are in Southern states. Even though modern medications should rule out even a single death from AIDS, more than 2,500 Southerners died from AIDS-related causes in 2017. Today, on Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (SHAAD) is the day we rewrite our narrative! SHAAD gives us … Read More

LAST CHANCE to Stream “Born to Be”

The exclusive link to stream Born to Be expires at 11:30 PM on Friday, July 10. Don’t miss this “lively, moving” documentary about pioneering, gender-affirming surgery and the lives it changes. All proceeds from our Born to Be virtual screening will be donated to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute to support their efforts to protect and defend the lives of Black Trans people. We have … Read More

July 1-9 | Born to Be – Virtual Film Screening

Born To Be virtual film screening WNCAP

WNCAP invites everyone to a Pay-What-You-Can virtual screening of Born to Be, a “lively, moving” documentary about transgender and non-binary people seeking transition-related healthcare. All proceeds from our Born to Be virtual screening will be donated to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute to support their efforts to protect and defend the lives of Black Trans people. Email Michael Poandl at mpoandl@wncap.org or call (703) … Read More

Born to Be – Virtual Film Screening

Born To Be virtual film screening WNCAP

WNCAP invites everyone to a Pay-What-You-Can virtual screening of Born to Be, a “lively, moving” documentary about transgender and non-binary people seeking transition-related healthcare. All proceeds from our Born to Be virtual screening will be donated to the Marsha P. Johnson Institute to support their efforts to protect and defend the lives of Black Trans people. Email Michael Poandl at mpoandl@wncap.org or call (703) … Read More

WNCAP Is Hiring!

WNCAP is now hiring for three full-time positions: Bilingual (English/Spanish) Case Manager Medical Case Manager Harm Reduction Peer Support Specialist All of these positions are based in our Asheville office. Join the front lines of equity, health justice, and harm reduction in our community. Apply today! WNCAP is a Certified Living Wage and an equal opportunity employer. We strive to foster … Read More

Black Lives Matter

WNCAP joins the world in outrage over the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Tony McDade, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others at the hands of police officers. Black lives matter. HIV/AIDS disproportionately impacts the Black community. African Americans—many of whom serve as essential workers—are also disproportionately hurt by the pandemic and its economic fallout. Limited access to unbiased healthcare and living wages are disparities that reveal systemic racism in our … Read More

Dine IN For Life Was A Huge Success!

Wow. We are blown away by the kindness, generosity, and healthy appetites of our WNC community. In the face of isolation and fear, you Dined IN and gave back! WNCAP Board Chair Kris Lang Dines IN For Life at Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian.  Yesterday, you supported dozens of independent restaurants and raised over $11,000 for HIV prevention/care and harm reduction. Thank … Read More

Dine in TODAY!

Want to support local restaurants AND help people living with HIV during the COVID-19 crisis? Dine IN For Life today! Scroll to the bottom of this email for a list of all DIFL restaurants (names only). You can also click here for a more detailed list of participating restaurants (website, phone number, gift card information). Michael Harney orders lifesaving takeout from RendezVous, … Read More