Whether it’s volunteering, donating, learning, serving, welcoming, celebrating, TIHAN and our folks are springing into action! Thank you for joining us as we continue to build up a community of support! Scott
Quick Links to This Month’s Articles
- Arizona Gives Day is Tomorrow – Tuesday, April 1
- Join Us for an Hour or Two This Week for our Drop-In Newsletter Folding Party!
- Welcome Kristen, TIHAN’s New Manager of Operations and Programs
- Save the Date – Ribbon-Cutting and Open House for TIHAN’s New Offices: Wednesday, April 30, 4-6pm
- Today is Trans Day of Visibility, and an Opportunity to Learn More
- Remembering Congressman Raul Grijalva, a Champion for HIV Support and LGBTQ+ Issues
- Volunteer Orientations Scheduled for April and May
- $25 Raffle Ticket Can Get You a 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige, or Two Other Great Prizes
- Dove of Peace Classical Music Concert Will Benefit TIHAN – Sunday, April 13 at 2pm
- Thanks for A Successful RED Concert Benefit!
- TIHAN Featured in the News
Arizona Gives Day is Tomorrow – Tuesday, April 1
Early Giving has started, so you can make your gift now or schedule to make your gift to support people living with HIV via TIHAN for Arizona Gives Day, which takes place on Tuesday, April 1. Arizona Gives Day is an annual day of online giving to nonprofits around the state. Your gift—between now and April 2—made through this link below–will count towards TIHAN’s Arizona Gives Day totals and will help increase our chances of winning a portion of $160,000 in incentive prizes! And most importantly, every one of your gifts, whether $10 or $10,000, supports the needs of people living with HIV who TIHAN serves!
Join Us for an Hour or Two This Week for our Drop-In Newsletter Folding Party!
If you want to help out but don’t have time for ongoing volunteering, we’ve got a perfect opportunity for you: join us for our Quarterly Newsletter Folding Party!
This fun, social event is open to everyone and perfect for those with a limited schedule. Help us fold and prepare our quarterly newsletter, and enjoy a meaningful way to give back! We’ll folding at the TIHAN office this week, starting today Monday, March 31st, and every day this week (9am until 4pm) until we are finished.
This is a fantastic opportunity to give back, meet like-minded people, and make a real impact. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of something amazing and socialize with fun people!
To find out more and sign up, reach out to Kristen at operationsmanager@tihan.org or 520-299-6647 ext 204. Let’s make this spring season one of connection, support, and positive change!
Welcome Kristen, TIHAN’s New Manager of Operations and Programs
As a lifelong learner and dedicated community advocate, Kristen (she/her) brings a wealth of experience in volunteer management, community engagement, and program development to her work with TIHAN. Originally from Indiana, Kristen spent many years in New England before making Tucson her home over 20 years ago. In her time here, she has worked with organizations such as the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona and Family Housing Resources, where she has been a passionate champion for community empowerment. Outside of her professional life, Kristen enjoys cooking, traveling, music, and spending time outdoors. She can be reached at 520-299-6647 or OperationsManager@tihan.org
Save the Date – Ribbon-Cutting and Open House for TIHAN’s New Offices: Wednesday, April 30, 4-6pm
We are excited to announce the OFFICIAL RIBBON-CUTTING CEREMONY and TIHAN OPEN HOUSE at our new offices. Please join us for a public event open to all on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, from 4:00pm-6:00pm, with a brief ceremony and remarks at 4:30pm. TIHAN’s new offices are on the beautiful campus of Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, located at 1200 N Campbell Avenue. RSVP to OperationsManager@tihan.org or 520-299-6647 if you can join us for this special celebration and social event! Refreshments will be provided.
Today is Trans Day of Visibility, and an Opportunity to Learn More
Each year on March 31, the world observes Transgender Day of Visibility to raise awareness about transgender people. People who don’t conform to transitional gender norms are often met with judgment or perhaps treated with kindness, but without a true sensitivity to who they are. Today’s they are being demonized for who they are. It’s important for all of us to learn more about what being trans or non-binary means and how we can become more understanding. Our friends at the Tucson Jewish Museum and Holocaust Center are hosting an event on April 10th, called “Ask Me Anything” with Dr. Eric Plemons. Dr. Plemons is an Associate Professor in the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona who has studied transgender medicine and surgery for 20 years. Drawing on both his lived experience and his academic scholarship, Dr. Plemons will facilitate an interactive conversation driven by audience questions. If you’d like to better understand the issues facing trans people today but don’t know where to start, this is your opportunity to ask anything—from the most basic to philosophically complex. The event is free but registration is required.
Remembering Congressman Raul Grijalva, a Champion for HIV Support and LGBTQ+ Issues
Congressman Raul Grijalva passed away after a battle with lung cancer on March 13. He served Southern Arizona in Congress for 22 years, and was the senior member of Arizona’s Congressional delegation. Regardless of your politics, if you cared about people with HIV and members of the LGBTQ+ community, you appreciated his steadfast advocacy for HIV funding both domestic and internationally, and his support for equality and healthcare. His lifetime of public service benefited the people of Southern Arizona. TIHAN will be forever grateful for Congressman Grijalva’s support, and our hearts go out to his wife Ramona and their family.
Volunteer Orientations Scheduled for April and May
Get ready to make a difference this spring! We’re excited to invite YOU to one of our Spring Volunteer Orientations! This is your chance to learn about the incredible volunteer opportunities we have and find the perfect role. Whether you’re passionate about direct service, admin support, or fundraising, we have a spot just for you!
Our next volunteer orientations are coming up:
Friday, April 11th from 9:30 AM to Noon
Saturday, May 10th from 9:30 AM to Noon
Advance registration is required – contact us at 520-299-6647 or volunteering@tihan.org
We’re currently recruiting for over a dozen exciting volunteer roles, including:
Operations Assistants – Help with front desk reception and general office support
Link Specialist Volunteers – Provide vital information, referrals, and support to people living with HIV
Community Ambassadors – Represent us at events, sharing valuable resources and information with the community
To check out our volunteer opportunities at this time, visit https://www.volunteermatch.org/search/org89080.jsp
$25 Raffle Ticket Can Get You a 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige, or Two Other Great Prizes
TIHAN is one of the nonprofits participating in this year’s Millions for Tucson raffle sponsored by Jim Click Automotive Group. Grand prize: 2025 Kia Carnival Hybrid SX Prestige. 2nd Prize: Two roundtrip first-class airline tickets to anywhere in the world (some restrictions apply). 3rd Prize: $5,000 cash
100% of proceeds from our ticket sales will benefit TIHAN’s programs and services for people living with HIV. Purchase your raffle tickets for $25 each or 5 tickets for $100. A maximum of 120,000 tickets can be sold, so your odds are much better than the lottery. Tickets are available through December 5, and a public drawing will be held on December 11, 2025. You must be 21 years of age to purchase. You do NOT have to be present to win. Purchase tickets at https://tihan.ejoinme.org/win
Dove of Peace Classical Music Concert Will Benefit TIHAN – Sunday, April 13 at 2pm
On Sunday, April 13 at 2:00pm, Dove of Peace Lutheran Church’s renowned classical concert series continues with a concert featuring Sunrise Trio—Homero Cerón, marimba; Ann Weaver, viola; Jim Karrer, bass. The concert will include music of Bach, Haydn, Fauré, Corelli and Piazzolla. The concert takes place at Dove of Peace Lutheran Church: 665 W Roller Coaster Road. Admission is free, and a free-will offering will be taken in support of TIHAN during a brief intermission. Dove of Peace Lutheran Church (north of Oracle and River) has a rich history of musical and liturgical excellence and social ministry to the local, national and global communities.
Thanks for A Successful RED Concert Benefit!
Great music, food, and beverages, in an outdoor community setting, with friends gathered around tables and firepits on a beautiful Tucson Sunday afternoon. What could be better than that? How about making it a benefit concert that raised over $30,000 for local HIV support services (through TIHAN), and global HIV support (through the Center for Health and Hope). Thanks to the event sponsors, planning team, attendees, and volunteers!
TIHAN Featured in the News
In March, TIHAN was featured in articles in the Arizona Daily Star, Tucson Weekly/Northwest Explorer, and the Tucson Sentinel, an independent online nonprofit newspaper. Check out the Sentinel’s feature story about TIHAN’s “lifeline for people living with HIV in Tucson.”
