Shanti Project

Hello SF HIV FOG community,

Do you have experience and wisdom to share with a new frontline worker or someone who is excited to join the field?

Are you passionate about equity, coaching, leadership development, and improving systems of care? We need you.

I'm inviting in mentors for two powerful programs:

SF HIV Frontline Organizing Group (FOG)
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Community Health Leadership Initiative (CHLI)

Fliers for each are attached here - please check out details and post and share these.

Excited to sign up now?

Learn more + sign up as a FOG Mentor (or Mentee):
https://buff.ly/4dqw6ya

Community Health Leadership Program (CHLI) Workforce Development Training and Mentorship Program starting soon!

CHLI is a 16-week workforce development program that provides training, mentorship, and networking opportunities to train and support individuals interested in entering careers in sexual health and substance use health. Our mission is to develop and sustain a workforce reflective of the communities most impacted by HIV/HCV/STIs in San Francisco.

This personal and professional development and training program serves as an introduction to HIV/HCV/STD and drug-use health careers for individuals who may have limited to no experience in the field. Participants will join a supportive community of peers and passionate mentors to assist their learning and exploration of the field. Participants will receive weekly training and mentoring and engage in community-building, networking, and professional-skill-building activities. People with lived experience are encouraged to apply. Learn more by contacting with CHLI Mentorship Program Manager Althea Karwowski at [email protected].

Save the Date - Celebrating 50 Years of Compassion and Connection on October 19!

Shanti Project is celebrating 50 years of building connections, reducing social isolation, and supporting health and wellbeing in our community. Please join us for an evening celebrating and honoring the volunteers, clients, and staff who have made this possible on Saturday, October 19 at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco. We will be honoring Shanti's founder Charlie Garfield for his life-long commitment to Shanti's transformational mission and work. For tickets or sponsorships to our 50th Anniversary Gala, please visit us at shanti.org/ciu2024.

Make a difference in someone's live and connect with community through Shanti’s Peer Support Volunteer Program. Spots available in our June Volunteer Training! To learn more, please visit https://buff.ly/4avLZkN.

Celebrating 50 years of compassion and community with Shanti Project!

There are still spots available for our Peer Support Volunteer Training this weekend (Jan 26-28)! Join our amazing community of volunteers and make a meaningful difference in someone's life! Learn more about volunteering at Shanti at https://www.shanti.org/volunteer/ and fill out an application at https://www.tfaforms.com/4661943.

The photo shows Ginger (right) with her Peer Support Volunteer Tanvi, at the Queen Wilhelmina Garden.

Happy New Year! May the light of compassion be with you and your loved ones throughout the year!

This World AIDS Day, Shanti honors those we have lost and continues to show up authentically for those who are still here. We remember those who lost their lives to HIV/AIDS by providing spaces where clients can share stories of their loved ones and reflect on their own survival and resilience. We commit to providing consistent, non-judgmental emotional and practical support to our clients living with HIV through one-on-one care navigation and volunteer support, community-building activities, and support groups.

The black and white photo shows Miguel (left) with his Shanti volunteer Sydney in 1987. The color photo shows Patricia and her dog with her Shanti Care Navigator Liliana in 2022.

Today is ! We all have gifts to give and every act of generosity counts! Looking for ways to support our neighbors in great need of care? You can give your time and compassion as a Shanti volunteer (learn more at https://www.shanti.org/volunteer) or support Shanti's critical services through a donation (https://www.shanti.org/donate). Thank you for your kindness!

We are excited to share that the fall issue of Shanti Voices is out. Our newsletter spotlights our client Edith, our bi-weekly Meals Heal gatherings, Shanti's Volunteer Support Group, and more! Check it out here: https://mailchi.mp/shanti.org/shanti-voices-fall-2023

We hope you enjoy!

We are excited to share that tickets are available for the 2023 San Francisco Trans Film Festival! Spanning 10-days and comprising seven short film programs showcasing 47 films, SFTFF 2023 will be a hybrid festival, presented both in person and online, and featuring a range of genres from documentaries and politics to animation, dance, music, romance, coming-of-age tales, and thrillers. Get your tickets now!

Visit https://sftff.org/. Films are closed captioned for Deaf and hard-of-hearing audiences; tickets are $0-$50, sliding scale/donation-based, inclusive of fees.

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Black title card with blue dots fading toward the bottom right corner with text"Nov 8-19 2023, the 26th Annual San Francisco Trans Film Festival, online and in person at the Roxie Theater, SF"

The countdown begins to Shanti's annual gala, Compassion Is Universal! We hope you join us this Friday, October 27th at the Palace Hotel (6-9 pm). The evening promises to be heartwarming, inspiring, and FUN, thanks to our special guests, including emcee Kevin Joyce from EnJoy Productions, Richard Goldman, Joe Warner Combo, and Kylie Minono! Visit www.shanti.org/ciu2023 to learn more and purchase your tickets before they sell out.

Shanti is honored to present our 2023 Nancy Pelosi Lifetime Achievement Award to Tom Nolan at this year's Compassion Is Universal gala on October 27th. Learn more about Tom and his life-long service here: https://www.shanti.org/tom-nolan/

Tickets are still available for Compassion Is Universal! You can get them here: https://one.bidpal.net/ciu2023

Shanti's 2023 James C. Hormel Community Spirit Award will be awarded posthumously to Juan Pablo Gutiérrez (1953-2021) at this year's Compassion Is Universal gala on October 27th. Learn more about Juan Pablo here: https://www.shanti.org/juan-pablo-gutierrez/

Tickets are still available for Compassion Is Universal! You can get them here: https://one.bidpal.net/ciu2023

Shanti is honored to present our 2023 Margot Murphy Cancer Inspiration Award to Barbara Rose Brooker at this year's Compassion Is Universal gala on October 27th. Learn more about Barbara's amazing contributions to our community here: https://www.shanti.org/barbara-rose-brooker/

Tickets are still available for Compassion Is Universal! You can get them here: https://one.bidpal.net/ciu2023

Shanti is honored to partner with Community Living Campaign and Bay Area Cancer Connections for Pink October, a Breast Cancer Awareness Tea on Tuesday, October 17th at 2 pm. Join us for "breast cancer basics" at St. Anne's of the Sunset (850 Judah, San Francisco). All are welcome for tea, friendship, and resources.

Shanti's Margot Murphy Women's Cancer Program will be tabling this Friday evening, October 13th at Powerful in Pink Soirée: A Pajama Party for A Cause, hosted by Tigerlily and Women of Color in Pharma. The event, held at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley, promises to be a powerful and inspiring evening as clinical researchers, breast cancer patient advocates, health equity experts, and local business owners share their personal stories. They'll also be serving a reception-style dinner to keep the energy high throughout the night! Learn more and RSVP in advance here:

Powerful in Pink Soirée: A Pajama Party for A Cause Join Tigerlily & Women of Color in Pharma for Powerful In Pink Soirée: A Pajama Party for a Cause!

There are still spots available for our Peer Support Volunteer Training next weeken d(Oct 13-15)! Learn more about volunteering at Shanti at https://www.shanti.org/volunteer/ and fill out an application at https://www.tfaforms.com/4661943.

Photos show two of our client-volunteer matches (Edwin & Katy, top, and Judy & Lily, bottom.)

Shanti was honored to recently present a special screening of The Weight They Carry, a documentary that explores the nation-wide mental health crisis that veterinarians are experiencing and that isn’t being talked about. We are excited to share that this film directed by Grace Galleti and Zhiwei Feng will be shown on opening night of the San Francisco Shorts Film Festival on Thursday October 12th at 6:30pm at the Roxie Theater in San Francisco's Mission district. Tickets are available here: https://sfshorts2023.eventive.org/schedule/64fcadd8f2198e00565de8cd

Join us this Saturday, October 7th to cheer on and support the Walk Strong Bay Area (WSBA) team as they walk 15 miles to raise funds and bring continued awareness to breast cancer services and programs throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Shanti is honored to be a nonprofit partner this year and we will be by the WSBA table at Tacos El Flamingo (168 E. 4th Avenue, San Mateo) starting at 10:30 am. Please visit the WSBA website (https://walkstrongbayarea.org/) to learn more and support a walker!

Tickets are on sale now for Shanti's 49th anniversary event, Compassion Is Universal, held at the Palace Hotel on October 27th (6-9 pm). We hope you can join us for this heart-warming and inspiring evening. We are very excited to honor three amazing individuals who have made profound impacts on our community: Barbara Rose Brooker, Juan Pablo Gutiérrez (1953-2021), and Tom Nolan. Learn more and get tickets here: www.shanti.org/ciu2023

As a community partner, Shanti is excited to share that tickets are now live for the return of Sean Dorsey Dance's show, The Lost Art of Dreaming, coming back to SF for 3 shows only, as part of a 10-city international tour! The show has an all q***r/trans/non-binary cast, and invites us to reconnect with longing, embrace expansive imagination, connect with joy and pleasure, and propel ourselves toward loving Futures. Get your tickets now! Visit https://seandorseydance.com/. Wheelchair accessible, KN95 masks required, ASL interpretation provided.

Image description: Five q***r, trans, and gender non-conforming dancers dance on stage illuminated in spotlight with a black background behind them. The dancers are all wearing blue and silver floor-length ball gowns. The five of them are in a formation that makes a V. The dancers twirl gracefully in their gowns, each of them extending their arms and hands out in different poses.

Since 2018, Gilead has supported the work of 42 organizations as part of our Age Positively initiative, which aims to improve the quality of life and health of those aging with .

Today, we’re spotlighting Shanti Project and “The Finely Aged Project,” which is serving this population at the individual, peer-group and community levels.

Learn more. https://gilead.inc/3BNfX5S

Shanti is partnering with the San Francisco AIDS Foundation to celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of the film "Milk," on Thursday, October 5, 2023, at The Castro Theater. This free event will feature a film screening and conversation with activist Cleve Jones.

Get tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/community-event-featuring-cleve-jones-and-milk-screening-tickets-686124164847?aff=shantiproject

This Saturday, (6-9 pm) join us for live music and art to celebrate the life of San Francisco-based artist Riki Chen and benefit Shanti! The venue is our very own Mission District office at 3170 23rd Street. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at bit.ly/RCShantiFund

Shanti is incredibly honored to be selected as the beneficiary of a beautiful event to celebrate the life and work of local visual artist, poet, and musician Riki Chen. The memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, September 9 from 6-9 pm at Shanti's Mission Office (3170 23rd St, San Francisco). The event will feature an exhibition of Riki's artwork and concert performances by some of his close friends and colleagues. To learn more and purchase tickets ($25 each), visit: http://bit.ly/RCShantiFund

Shanti Peer Support Volunteers have been supporting members of our San Francisco community for nearly 50 years. Consider joining this legacy of compassion and community by providing weekly one-on-one practical and emotional support to one of your neighbors.

For more information, visit our website (www.shanti.org) or apply here: https://www.tfaforms.com/4661943

Today is International Drag Day! We have tremendous admiration and appreciation for the creativity, activism, and philanthropy of drag artists worldwide. Sharing a few memories of some of our favorite local drag performers who have supported and celebrated with Shanti over the years. Thank you for making San Francisco--and the world--a better place!