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ERC Staff, Dr. Kevin Fenton, and Dwight Eubanks 2012 Testing Makes Us Stronger Campaign Launch ERC Joins Dr. Kevin Fenton and Real Housewives Of Atlanta star, Dwight Eubanks for the Testing Makes Us Stronger Campaign Launch. Click here for more details. ∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞∞ Save The Date Exciting Opportunities at ERC ERC Feature Article On Common Ground 1.15.2012 Edition    National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Free HIV Testing Atlanta Day Shelter February 7, 2012    Hats Off to Women Symposium March 10, 2012 National Women & Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day The EmpowerLink Program Linking PLWHA to Care    ERC Awarded Elton John AIDS Foundation Grant    Research Study Pays $50 Limited To Clients Living With HIV & AIDS NEWS AT ERC >>   2012 Upcoming Events   new >>   EmpowerLink Program   Primary Care Linkage   new >>   2012 Capital Campaign   Van Fund   new >>   Reproductive Health Initiative   new >>   Health Education Programs   new >>   Comprehensive Intervention Clinic   >>   Capacity Building Programs   For Service Provider   new        Please Donate. We Need Your Support! Several Options Available. 1.   PayPal     2.  Combined Federal Campaign      CFC #72847 3.  Cash, Checks, and In-kind Donations       Call for Pick-up    OR   Mail or Hand Deliver to:        Empowerment Resource Center        236 Auburn Avenue NE        Suite 200        Atlanta GA 30303        Phone: (404) 526-1145        Email: Info@EmpowerYoungWomen.org 4.  Volunteer  (Click Here for Details) OUR MISSION & VISION Empowerment Resource Center, Incorporated strives to directly deliver health-related programs and services that increase public knowledge about HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, empower responsible, healthy-choice decision-making, establish routine HIV & STD testing, use resources to link those who are HIV positive to care, and help to reduce at-risk behaviors and the stigma associated with HIV and other STDs. We are dedicated to providing programs and services that expand the comprehensive continuum of care for our clients. Go To History OUR HISTORY Founded in 2003, ERC is a community-based organization with 501(C)(3) status which serves individuals vulnerable to the AIDS epidemic. Our Health Educators and community outreach team members are experienced in working with individuals in alternative high schools, colleges & universities, homeless shelters, substance abuse treatment centers, correctional institutions, domestic violence shelters, and religious settings. Resource coordination is the key to our success. Go To Objectives OUR OBJECTIVES The primary focus of ERC's programs and services is to educate and equip individuals with the tools to spur positive, behavioral change, and strengthen their sense of self-confidence in choosing healthier, safer alternatives. Through community outreach, ERC seeks to: Educate participants through HIV & STD prevention program and services which: Promote responsible decision making; Develop partner negotiation skills; Encourage correct condom use; and Reduces unplanned pregnancies in adolescents. Empower clients to regain control of their lives and encourage healthier, safer behaviors and choices. Integrate culturally and gender-specific evidence-based interventions into our programs and services: Be Proud! Be Responsible! Safety Counts SIHLE VOICES/VOCES WILLOW Foster the development of collaborative projects which optimize community resources. Go To Services OUR SERVICES Although ERC receives minimum outside funding, our volunteers have provided much needed services to support and reach our desired outcome--healthier, safer individuals. Each year, volunteers and sponsors donate thousands of hours of in-kind services, estimated at a value of $225,000. What We Offer (2010) 1,085   Clients Benefited From HIV & STD Education Programs 1,200    Safer Sex Kits (Condoms, Lubs, Literature)    325    Clients Received Rapid HIV Counseling & Testing                 36    Chlamydia & Gonorrhea Screening & Treatment Services                Program Inaugural Year      34    HIV-infected Clients Linked to Primary Care

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