AIDS Care Ocean State

AIDS Care Ocean State ACOS is Rhode Island's largest HIV/AIDS service agency. We provide full-circle care to those in the community who are living with HIV/AIDS.
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We offer free, confidential HIV testing, case management, housing resources, educational services including a Speaker's Bureau, street outreach, Hepatitis C testing, Hepatitis A (HAV) and Hepatitis B (HAB) vaccinations, advocacy, prevention programs, and more.

Paint the Town RED is THIS Thursday, May 7th!Check out our very own, Stephen Hogan with Mario Hilario on NBC Studio 10 t...
05/05/2026

Paint the Town RED is THIS Thursday, May 7th!

Check out our very own, Stephen Hogan with Mario Hilario on NBC Studio 10 today at 12:30pm

Visit any of the following businesss on Thursday and they agree to donate a percentage of their total sales on that day to help ACOS achieve our mission. In turn, we promise to pack these establishments and make sure it is busy on the day/night of the event so it is a win-win for both parties. It's that easy!

Visit these locations:

Cranston:
Marasco's Bar & Grill
1458 Park Ave. Cranston, RI
401-270-2753

Pawtucket:
Hangry Kitchen
542 Pawtucket Ave. Pawtucket, RI
401-424-5812

Providence:
The East End
244 Wickenden St. Providence, RI
401-433-9770

Sarto
86 Dorrance St. Providence, RI
401-270-0790

The Patio on Broadway
166 Broadway Providence, RI
401-227-9366

The Black Sheep
397 Westminster St. Providence, RI
401-274-5061

Mirabar
15 Elbow St. Providence, RI
401-331-6761

The VU Lounge & Bistro
150 Chestnut St. Providence, RI
401-533-4010

Dark Lady
19 Snow St. Providence, RI
401-272-6369

Alleycat
17 Snow St. Providence, RI
401-272-6369

The Stable
125 Washington St. Providence, RI
401-272-6950

Seekonk, MA:
The Old Grist Mill Tavern
390 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA
508-336-8460


Thursday, May 21st is Fur Babies Drag Queen Bingo
Dress as you pet or favorite animal

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston
Doors Open at 5pm
Games Start at 7pm Sharp!

$25 to play, cash or check only
Daubers ($2 each) and Drag Bingo T-shirts ($10) are available for purchase

Our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our special guest ball puller Gia Devaroux at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet!

With the Friskie Fries Food Truck but players are welcome to bring their own food.

Cash Bar starting at 5pm
NO outside beverages allowed inside Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.

Come see why it is the most fun you can have for $25. First timer? Don't be shy, come see what all the fuss is about. Bingo regular? We love seeing you again and again!

No One Under the age of 18 is allowed inside Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on Bingo night

Plenty of parking is available.
Seating is first-come, first-served, but there is no bad seat in the house.

Paint the Town RED is NEXT Thursday, May 7th!Visit any of the following businesss on Thursday, May 7th and they agree t...
05/01/2026

Paint the Town RED is NEXT Thursday, May 7th!

Visit any of the following businesss on Thursday, May 7th and they agree to donate a percentage of their total sales on that day to help ACOS achieve our mission. In turn, we promise to pack these establishments and make sure it is busy on the day/night of the event so it is a win-win for both parties. It's that easy!

Cranston:
Marasco's Bar & Grill
1458 Park Ave. Cranston, RI
401-270-2753

Pawtucket:
Hangry Kitchen
542 Pawtucket Ave. Pawtucket, RI
401-424-5812

Providence:
The East End
244 Wickenden St. Providence, RI
401-433-9770

Sarto
86 Dorrance St. Providence, RI
401-270-0790

The Patio on Broadway
166 Broadway Providence, RI
401-227-9366

The Black Sheep
397 Westminster St. Providence, RI
401-274-5061

Mirabar
15 Elbow St. Providence, RI
401-331-6761

The VU Lounge & Bistro
150 Chestnut St. Providence, RI
401-533-4010

Dark Lady
19 Snow St. Providence, RI
401-272-6369

Alleycat
17 Snow St. Providence, RI
401-272-6369

The Stable
125 Washington St. Providence, RI
401-272-6950

Seekonk, MA:
The Old Grist Mill Tavern
390 Fall River Ave. Seekonk, MA
508-336-8460


Thursday, May 21st is Fur Babies Drag Queen Bingo
Dress as you pet or favorite animal

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston
Doors Open at 5pm
Games Start at 7pm Sharp!

$25 to play, cash or check only
Daubers ($2 each) and Drag Bingo T-shirts ($10) are available for purchase

Our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our special guest ball puller Gia Devaroux at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet!

With the Friskie Fries Food Truck but players are welcome to bring their own food.

Cash Bar starting at 5pm
NO outside beverages allowed inside Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.

Come see why it is the most fun you can have for $25. First timer? Don't be shy, come see what all the fuss is about. Bingo regular? We love seeing you again and again!

No One Under the age of 18 is allowed inside Rhodes on the Pawtuxet on Bingo night

Plenty of parking is available.
Seating is first-come, first-served, but there is no bad seat in the house.

According to Miss Rhode Island, today, April 25th, is the "perfect date!" A moment where Rhode Island will live in infam...
04/25/2026

According to Miss Rhode Island, today, April 25th, is the "perfect date!" A moment where Rhode Island will live in infamy.

All of us here at AIDS Care Ocean State hope the weather is gorgeous where you are, so all you need is a light jacket and you're having the perfect date.

ANNOUCING the Paint the Town RED 2026 Participants! Thursday, May 7thIt's simple to participate. Just visit one (or more...
04/24/2026

ANNOUCING the Paint the Town RED 2026 Participants! Thursday, May 7th
It's simple to participate. Just visit one (or more) of the following businesses on May 7th. It's that easy!

Cranston, RI
Marasco's Bar & Grill- 1458 Park Ave.

Pawtucket, RI
Hangry Kitchen- 542 Pawtucket Ave.

Providence, RI
The East End- 244 Wickenden St.
The Patio on Broadway- 166 Broadway
Mirabar- 15 Elbow St.
Black Sheep- 397 Westminster St.
Sarto- 86 Dorrance St.
The VU Lounge & Bistro- 150 Chestnut St.
Dark Lady & Alleycat- 17 Snow St.
The Stable- 125 Washington St.

Seekonk, MA
The Old Grist Mill Tavern- 390 Fall River Ave.

Only the best restaurants, bars and businesses in the Rhode Island area will participate by donating a percentage of their total sales on May 7th to help ACOS achieve our mission. In turn, we promise to pack these establishments and make sure it is busy on the day/night of the event so it is a win-win for both parties.

It's not too late to sign on as a participant! Use the QR Code or link to sign up:
https://conta.cc/47Rn3WE

04/23/2026

🚨 URGENT: Trump's FY27 Budget Threatens HIV Communities, We Must Take ACTION🚨

The Trump Administration released their budget proposal and it's devastating for people living with and affected by HIV. We're talking about roughly $2 billion in cuts to essential HIV prevention, treatment, and housing programs.

But here's what we know: Last year, Congress rejected similar catastrophic cuts because advocates like YOU spoke up. And we can do it again.

Tell Congress: Reject these unconscionable cuts and INCREASE federal HIV funding instead. Our communities deserve better.

Take action now at bit.ly/reject-trump-budget

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 1st Fruit Loop Charity Tour to benefit !We had a great time highlighting ...
04/20/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in the 1st Fruit Loop Charity Tour to benefit !

We had a great time highlighting the local businesses in the Fruit Loop and we apprecaite the support and all the money doanted for the vital services and programs of AIDS Care Ocean State that so many Rhode Islanders depend on.

Thank you agian for your support of this fun and festive event and we are looking forward to many more in the near future to support our community!

Starting RIGHT NOW (3pm), The Fruit Loop is hosting a hopping tour to benefit !We'll be starting at The Black Sheep, k...
04/19/2026

Starting RIGHT NOW (3pm), The Fruit Loop is hosting a hopping tour to benefit !

We'll be starting at The Black Sheep, kicking off with a little tea dance featuring the Black Sheep Babes and the Whisker Sisters, before heading out to The Alley Cat, The Stable, Providence Eagle, Shake & Speare, The VU Lounge & Bistro and Mirabar!

Tickets include a welcome packet and map, as well as an opportunity to enter our Easter Bonnet Costume Contest! Bartenders at each location will get to vote on their favorite entrants and the winner will be announced at Mirabar at 8:30pm!

See you there!

Just a reminder: TODAY, starting at 3pm The Fruit Loop is hosting a hopping tour to benefit ! Tickets can be purchased ...
04/19/2026

Just a reminder: TODAY, starting at 3pm The Fruit Loop is hosting a hopping tour to benefit ! Tickets can be purchased ahead of time for ONLY $3.97 at tinyurl.com/EasterLoopTour
as well as an opportunity to donate more if you'd like!

We'll be starting at The Black Sheep, kicking off with a little tea dance featuring the Black Sheep Babes and the Whisker Sisters, before heading out to The Alley Cat, The Stable, Providence Eagle, Shake & Speare, The VU Lounge & Bistro and Mirabar!

Tickets include a welcome packet and map, as well as an opportunity to enter our Easter Bonnet Costume Contest! Bartenders at each location will get to vote on their favorite entrants and the winner will be announced at Mirabar at 8:30pm!

See you then!

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18 Parkis Avenue
Providence, RI
02907

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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