Amida Care

10/11/2025

We’re excited to be an Official Sponsor and co-present A DEEPER LOVE: THE STORY OF MISS PEPPERMINT at ! This uplifting documentary shines a spotlight on Peppermint—NYC nightlife icon, radiant performer & trans activist—as she paves her own path with the support of her chosen family.

In-person screening: Sunday, October 12, 6:30 PM @ SVA
Tix & Info: https://newfest.org/events/adeeperlovethestoryofmisspeppermintcenterpiece/

10/10/2025

As an Official Sponsor of , Amida Care is proud to co-present OTHER PEOPLE’S BODIES!

This q***r reimagining of the French Classic “La Piscine” has a delicious mix of old lovers, long-buried grudges, and messy desire that you won’t want to miss.

In-person: October 11, 9:00 PM @ SVA
More info & tickets: https://newfest.org/events/otherpeoplesbodies/

10/10/2025

is deeply connected to overall well-being.

This is especially true for people navigating HIV care, gender-affirming care, and other essential health services. We find that, too often, stigma and lack of culturally competent support keep people from receiving the care they deserve.

It takes all of us to ensure access to high-quality, affirming care—whether it’s care or care. Let’s bring equity and healing into our community.

10/09/2025

“As a proud Black Woman of Trans Experience, I carry with me a profound understanding of both the urgency and the sacred responsibility to stand as an unwavering beacon—of truth, of justice, of possibility. My existence is political, my journey is ancestral, and my commitment is enduring.”—Jennifer Barnes-Balenciaga (she/her), Director of the Crystal La’Beija Organizing Fellowship, Commissioner of the NYC Commission on Gender Equity, and Senior pursuing a BA in Political Science/Sociology Minor in Law and Policy at Baruch College.

A nationally-recognized community leader, Jennifer’s advocacy has spanned Atlanta—where she was the city's first LGBTQ+ liaison—to New York City, where she continues her work in civic leadership, education, and the illustrious House of Balenciaga. Her work has been featured in Teen Vogue, Harvard Public Health, The New York Times, POSE FX, and more. Barnes-Balenciaga’s strategic policy engagement, community organizing, and collegiate pursuits are rooted in a legacy forged by elders and ancestors. Her powerful leadership clears the path for a joyful, powerful, and liberated future.

We’re joining with our partners Community Healthcare Network, Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo, New York Transgender Advocacy Group, Destination Tomorrow, The NEW Pride Agenda to celebrate by uplifting TGNCNB leaders. Click the hashtag to learn more!

10/09/2025

“Como una orgullosa Mujer Negra de Experiencia Trans, llevo conmigo una profunda comprensión tanto de la urgencia como de la sagrada responsabilidad de ser un faro inquebrantable—de verdad, de justicia, de posibilidad. Mi existencia es política, mi camino es ancestral y mi compromiso es duradero.” —Jennifer Barnes-Balenciaga (ella), Directora de la Beca de Organización Crystal La’Beija y Comisionada de NYC Commission on Gender Equity y estudiante de último año cursando una Licenciatura en Ciencias Políticas con una especialización secundaria en Derecho y Políticas en Baruch College.

Reconocida a nivel nacional como líder comunitaria, la labor de defensa de Jennifer se ha extendido desde Atlanta—donde fue la primera enlace LGBTQ+—hasta la Ciudad de Nueva York, donde continúa su trabajo en el liderazgo cívico, la educación y la ilustre Casa de Balenciaga. Su trabajo ha aparecido en Teen Vogue, Harvard Public Health, The New York Times, POSE FX, y más. La participación estratégica de Barnes-Balenciaga en políticas públicas, su organización comunitaria y sus logros académicos se arraigan en un legado forjado por ancestres y mayores. Su poderoso liderazgo abre el camino hacia un futuro gozoso, fuerte y liberado.

Nos unimos a nuestros socios Community Healthcare Network, Amida Care, Colectivo Intercultural TRANSgrediendo, New York Transgender Advocacy Group, Destination Tomorrow, y The NEW Pride Agenda para celebrar destacando a líderes TGNCNB. ¡Haz clic en el hashtag para saber más!

10/08/2025

Amida Care’s ongoing “No Judgment, No Stigma” campaign features members of communities that continue to bear a disproportionate burden of the epidemic. The campaign challenges stereotypes and underscores the importance of compassion, understanding, and access to care.

10/08/2025

This , check out lgbthistorymonth.com, which celebrates the achievements of 31 LGBTQ+ icons, with one featured each day in October. 🌈 🌟

10/07/2025

Join us on Thursday, October 16, 11 am to 4 pm, for Wellness Without Stigma, an outdoor community event dedicated to health, empowerment, and connection. Hosted by Voces Latinas, the street festival takes place at 83rd St. and Roosevelt Ave. in Jackson Heights, Queens, one of the world’s most culturally diverse neighborhoods.

The event will include a variety of free health services (including tests), educational workshops, cultural performances, and support services. Here, neighbors can celebrate their strength, connect with resources, and take steps toward living their best life.

10/06/2025

Amida Care is proud to be an Official Sponsor of NewFest37, NYC’s LGBTQ+ Film Festival!

NewFest shows us that q***r cinema and art are resistance and rebellion! Storytelling challenges stigma and celebrates community—and that’s something we can get behind. Stigma remains a barrier in in our work to end the epidemic. LGBTQ+ people face higher rates of HIV and systemic discrimination, making it harder to access testing, prevention, and treatment. Providing caring, expert health care is an act of rebellion in its own right! As a nonprofit Medicaid health plan, we’re proud to offer no or low-cost coverage for people seeking expert HIV, sexual health, and gender-affirming care.

For the full line-up of films, visit: https://newfest.org/ and learn more about NewFest, New York’s largest presenter of LGBTQ+ film and media.

10/03/2025

This year we’re celebrating 10 years of the Ending the HIV Epidemic (ETE) Dashboard (ETE Dashboard) in New York State.

For the past decade, the Dashboard has been an instrumental tool for decisionmakers across NYS—helping us understand where progress is being made, where challenges remain, and how we can best invest to ensure we are having the greatest impact the communities most affected by HIV–Black, Latine, LGBTQ+, and trans New Yorkers.

We’re proud to stand alongside our partners at the New York State Department of Health and the AIDS Institute and many allies in advancing this important work. Here’s to the next decade of using data to drive action and equity.

🔗 https://etedashboardny.org/a-decade-of-data-celebrating-10-years-of-the-ete-dashboard/

In September 2015, we launched the Ending the Epidemic (ETE) Dashboard to provide a central resource for tracking and disseminating New York State’s progress toward ending the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Our

10/02/2025

October is , a great time to celebrate the Stonewall National Museum, Archives, & Library (SNMAL). In addition to presenting annual exhibitions, programs, workshops, and discussions, SNMAL operates one of the leading LGBTQIA+ archives in America. Located in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, SNMAL also hosts virtual programming and digital collections that can be accessed through its website: https://stonewall-museum.org/

As the current administration attempts to erase LGBTQ+ history and SNMAL itself suffers deep federal and state funding cuts, it is especially important to support this valuable organization!