Buddies of NJ, Inc.

09/18/2025

Today we recognize National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. 👵🏾👴🏻👨🏽‍🦳

It's a crucial time to talk about a fact many don't realize: a growing number of older adults are living with HIV. Thanks to effective treatment, people with HIV are living long, healthy lives, but this brings unique challenges that we must address.

We must focus on:
✅Prevention & Testing: Age is not a protection. HIV prevention and regular testing are vital at every age. Let's break the silence and ensure older adults have the information and resources they need.
✅Access to Healthcare: Older adults with HIV often face complex health needs, managing both HIV and age-related conditions. We must advocate for integrated, age-friendly, and quality healthcare for all.
✅Ending Stigma: The double stigma of aging and HIV can lead to isolation and poor mental health. It's time to replace judgment with compassion, support, and understanding.

Let's champion the health and dignity of older adults in our communities. Share this post to spread awareness! ❤️

09/12/2025

🎃 Get ready for a night of spooky fun and profound impact! 🎃

Excitement is in the air! Pathways is conjuring up a Halloween fundraiser like no other, and we want YOU to be there. This is your chance to dress up, show up, and make a real difference in our community.

Every ticket sold and every dollar raised directly fuels Buddies of NJ, Inc. and their vital mission to support individuals and families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. By joining us, you're not just attending a party—you're providing critical resources, compassion, and hope to those who need it most.

Let's unite for a frightfully good cause. Together, we can create a brighter, more compassionate world for all.

Thank you for your spooktacular support!



Vikki LA Fontaine

08/20/2025

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD. ✊🏽

Today, August 20, is Southern HIV/AIDS Awareness Day ( ). It’s a day to confront a hard truth: The South is facing the nation’s most severe HIV prevention crisis.

The numbers don't lie. Our region has the lowest PrEP-to-Need Ratio in the country—just 12 PrEP users for every new HIV diagnosis in 2024. This gap means the South has the greatest unmet need for HIV prevention services in the United States

PrEP is a lifesaving tool, but without equitable access, our communities remain vulnerable.

This , we remember those we've lost, educate our communities, and work to defeat this epidemic. We call on policymakers, healthcare providers, and community leaders to close this prevention gap and expand access to lifesaving resources. It's time for change. It's time for action. It's time for equity.

Remember. Educate. Defeat.



Southern AIDS Coalition

08/04/2025

🌟 UNFORGETTABLE 3-DAY RETREAT!

This life changing 3-day retreat is offered at a fraction of the cost of similar programs nationwide! We proudly welcome people living with HIV, those affected by HIV, and our dedicated allies.

Why is this possible?

Because of incredible community support:

The Bath Avenue House generously donated nearly half the lodging costs in loving memory of our friend & Buddies' former Director, Stephen Scheuermann❤️
Dedicated volunteers, speakers, restaurants, & groups providing nourishing meals & insightful presentations.

Support from partners like Gilead Sciences & ViiV Healthcare.

HIV changed our lives forever and was one of our greatest fears. But together, as a community, we fight back! We advocate for policies that are beating the virus and demanding lasting equality in how we are treated.

✨ Find community, support, & empowerment at The Center in Asbury Park!✨

The Center in Asbury Park Gilead Sciences ViiV Healthcare

06/27/2025

✨ TOMORROW is National HIV Testing Day! ✨
Knowing your status is a powerful step towards taking control of your health. 🩺❤️

Join us TOMORROW, June 27, 2025, at Walgreens for FREE, confidential HIV & Syphilis testing results in ⏲️ 20 mins or less. Our team can also answer your ❓s about HIV PrEP and treatment.

No appointment needed.

✅ No appointment needed
✅ Fast, painless, & private
✅ Expert counseling & resources

📍 WHERE & WHEN:
1. Paterson:
� 350 Preakness Ave, Paterson, NJ 07501
🕙 10AM – 7PM

2. Elmwood Park:
🏬 100 Broadway Unit #15, Elmwood Park, NJ 07407
🕙 10AM – 7PM

💬 Why test?
Early detection = better outcomes. Together, we can end the HIV epidemic.

Tag a friend, share this post, or walk in tomorrow! Let’s normalize testing. 💪

🔁 Share to spread the word!
Your status matters. Your health matters. You matter. ❤️

GreaterThan.org/Walgreens

06/19/2025

Juneteenth 🌟

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a powerful day celebrating freedom, resilience, and the end of slavery in the U.S. ✊🏾❤️

Buddies of NJ, Inc. will be closed today, June 19, 2025, in observance of this historic day. We encourage everyone to reflect, celebrate, and uplift Black heritage and joy. 🙌🏿✨

We’ll reopen tomorrow, Friday, June 20, 2025, at regular hours. Thank you for your understanding!

📣 Spread love and education today! 📚

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06/04/2025

We recognize the remarkable strength, resilience, and lived experience of long-term HIV survivors—those who have not only endured but also shaped the course of the HIV movement over decades.

Long-Term Survivors Day is more than a moment of reflection—it’s a call to action. It's a call to listen to their stories. It's a call to acknowledge the isolation and stigma many still face. It's a call to celebrate the progress, while recognizing the work still to be done. The lives of long-term survivors are a testament to subsequent generations of PLWHA who benefit from their sacrifices to find better treatment and services.

Whether you’ve been part of this journey since the beginning or are just learning, we invite you to stand with us today in community, remembrance, and hope.

Ways to Honor Long-Term Survivors Today:

🕯 Light a candle or share a memory
🗣 Listen to a survivor’s story or share your own
🤝 Reach out to someone who’s lived through the early epidemic
📣 Advocate for policies that support aging with HIV

Share your story here if you're comfortable 👇🏼

05/26/2025

🇺🇸 Honoring Courage, Remembering Sacrifice 🇺🇸

Buddies of NJ, Inc. will be closed today,Monday, May 26, in observance of Memorial Day. We will resume regular hours on Tuesday, May 27.

Today, we pause to honor the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.

Thank you for your understanding. We encourage everyone to take a moment to reflect, remember, and pay tribute to our fallen heroes.

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03/10/2025

NWGHAAD

🎉 Today is National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day! reinforces National HIV/AIDS Strategy goals to prevent new infections, improve HIV-related health outcomes, and reduce HIV-related disparities for all communities, including women & girls.

02/06/2025

12/25/2024

Wishing you a Christmas filled with love, joy, and laughter! May your holidays sparkle with joy, happiness, and laughter. Sending you love and blessings this Christmas season. Wishing you a magical Christmas with unforgettable moments

12/23/2024

Our office will be closed from 12/24/2024 to 01/01/2025 to celebrate the season with our families and friends. We’ll be back on 01/02/2025 to assist you with anything you need. Have a wonderful and safe holiday!