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August 19, 2010

Center Receives $84K Bequest

The Center is in receipt of a $84K bequest from a donor who prefers to remain anonymous. More>


May 23, 2010

Taste of Silicon Valley attracts restaurants, foodies in name of fight against AIDS

Read the the review of Taste of Silicon Valley by The Mercury News Here>


February 25, 2010

Snapshot of 2009 Accomplishments for the Center

Read about the Center's accomplishments for 2009. Download the PDF Here>


January 29, 2010

Fight AIDS. Eat Pizza. Monday, February 15

Pizza My Heart will donate 30% of its sales to the center at the store's downtown San Jose location More>


January 15, 2010
Walk for AIDS 2010 Sponsorship Packet

21st Walk for AIDS Sponsor Opportunities Available

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December 16, 2009
SVALC House Party Program

House Party Program Returns For a Second Year

Individuals gather around the valley in support of the AIDS Leadership Center More>


November 13, 2009

Support the Center by Buying a Holiday Tree

Your purchase of a freshly cut tree from Kraft Farms in Oregon will cost less than local retail and help a nonprofit. More>


October 10, 2009

Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley Generates Essential Support in Hard Times

20th Annual Walk Organizes Community, Civic Leaders in Fight Against HIV/AIDS More>


October 6, 2009

Great Russian Nutcracker, November 28th

Benefit the Silicon Valley AIDS Leadership Center with The Great Russian Nutcracker! More>


September 17, 2009

School House Rock, October 4th

Benefit the Silicon Valley AIDS Leadership Center with School House Rock! More>


September 24, 2009

Youth Leadership Summit on HIV/AIDS Post-event Report

Read about the Youth Leaderhip Summit held in April, 2009. Download the report (1 MB) Download>


September 17, 2009

Fight AIDS. Eat Pizza. Monday September 21

Pizza My Heart will donate 30% of its sales to the center at the store's downtown San Jose location More>


August 11, 2009

20th Annual Walk for AIDS Set for October 18th

The Silicon Valley AIDS Leadership Center has scheduled the 20th Annual Walk for AIDS... More>


August 11, 2009

Purchase a $10 ticket TODAY from the Silicon Valley AIDS Leadership Center a beneficiary of Macy's Passport In-Store 2009.

100% of all ticket sales proceeds will support our HIV/AIDS programs. More>


July 21, 2009

Until There's A Cure Foundation is proud to announce its new Partnership with the Silicon Valley AIDS Leadership Center.

Based in San Jose, the Silicon Valley AIDS Leadership Center is "dedicated to leading... More>


June 9, 2009

AIDS Coalition Becomes AIDS Leadership Center

Silicon Valley AIDS Leadership Center will be the new name of AIDS Coalition Silicon... More>


April 7, 2009

Youth HIV/AIDS Summit a Part of National Public Health Week

Over 300 youth will be at The Fairmont Hotel in downtown San Jose on Friday, April... More>


February 12, 2009

Executive Producer of Batman to Speak at Youth Leadership Summit on HIV/AIDS

Michael Uslan, Executive Producer of the Batman movie series, will be the keynote speaker at... More>


January 22, 2009

AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley Announces New Board Members

Judy Whittier, chairwoman of the board of directors for AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley, announced... More>


November 19, 2008

AIDS Memorial Quilt Featured at San Jose World AIDS Day Events

Several sections of the internationally celebrated AIDS Memorial Quilt will be on view Dec. 1. More>


November 7, 2008

World AIDS Day

San Jose City Hall Rotunda will be the venue for the local World AIDS Day Civic Ceremony... More>

SVALC NEWS

AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley Announces New Board Members

January 22, 2009
San Jose, CA – Judy Whittier, chairwoman of the board of directors for AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley, announced
today the addition of four new members to the organization’s board of directors. As the governing body for the
Coalition, each individual will serve a two year term.

Dr. James Lee
Dr. Lee is an Associate Professor of Sociology in the College of Social Sciences at San Jose State University. Among other community service, he formerly served on the board of South Alabama CARES, an HIV/AIDS services organization in Mobile, AL. Beyond being a campus advocate for HIV/AIDS prevention, he has been a personal donor to the Walk For AIDS for many years. Dr. Lee also served as the face of the Coalitionʹs 2008 Walk For AIDS recruitment campaign.

Tony Sellars
Tony is the owner of Party Fiesta Balloon Décor, a business in downtown San Jose. He has been an avid supporter of the Coalition’s events and is very involved in the local community.

Mitzi Macon
Mitzi has been the Director of Technology Services, at San Jose Unified School District for over 30 years. She has served a variety of community organizations as a volunteer including the Vista Center, a resource for individuals with vision loss in Santa Clara County. Mitzi also lead the Living Well Council at WestGate Church, which is a ministry that focuses on compassion, care, support, and advocacy for the marginalized within the local community, primarily dealing with those who are suffering from HIV/AIDS.

Jack Wimberly
Jack Wimberly is the founder and Firm Director of Transparency, a downtown San Jose‐based marketingcommunications firm. Overseeing business‐development and creative services, Jack attained a Bachelor of Arts in Commercial Advertising from the Brooks Institute in Santa Barbara. He previously worked in communications with Sunset Magazine, Giorgio Armani corporate and the Santa Barbara International Film Festival. He is active in the community as a member of the Downtown San Jose Rotary Club, the Saint James Historic District Neighborhood Association, and is instrumental in the conception, development and growth of the San Jose Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce’s new group, Today’s Young Professionals. In addition, he shares his musical gifts assisting the Head of Music Ministry at Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Saratoga, a large regional parish known for its community fundraising and outreach.

AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley is a non‐profit organization dedicated to being a leader in the local fight against HIV/AIDS while working to improve the lives of people affected by the pandemic. The Coalition annually produces the Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley, Unmask the Mysteries Gala and new in 2009 the Youth Leadership Summit on HIV/AIDS. The organization also provides substantial financial contributions to local HIV/AIDS service agencies through their Community Grants Program. For more information visit www.aidscoalition.org or call (408) 451‐9255.

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Media Contact:
Dane Dugan
408-451-9255
dane@aidscoalition.org