The AIP BIPOC Network

12/24/2025

Sponsors and vendors have been reaching out all year about ROCK. Well, it’s back and better than ever, and for this go-round, it’s TWO days.

There are sponsorship and vendor opportunities for one or both days. Day 1 vendor spots are limited.

ROCK Wellness Weekend 2026 vendor and sponsor opportunities. Learn about participation options, pricing, in-kind donations, and how to support a community-centered health and wellness event.

12/17/2025

The speaker lineup for the 7th Annual AIP Summit presented by AIP Certified Coaches is set! You can learn more about the free online event for people who want to live well with autoimmune disease in 2026 and beyond at our website, aipsummit.com. Sessions will be held throughout the week, beginning on Monday, January 5.

12/17/2025

12/16/2025

𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

ROCK Wellness Weekend is evolving into a two-day community health experience designed to deepen impact, strengthen partnerships, and meet people where they are.

For the past two years, ROCK the Block has brought communities together around health resources, movement, advocacy, food, and connection, all rooted in access, inclusion, and prevention. In 2026, that work expands into a full weekend.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁’𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:

🟡𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁
Friday, February 20, 2026
A focused convening for those working in public health, healthcare, research, and advocacy. The Summit centers on research, opportunity, collaboration, and shared learning.

🟡 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸
Saturday, February 21, 2026
Our signature community expo returns with health screenings, fitness and movement, vendors, food, music, and family friendly activities.

ROCK stands for Reaching Our Communities and Kids. Every part of the weekend is designed with that mission in mind.

📍 February 2026 Venue: Fifth Ward Multi Service Center

We are expanding with purpose, building deeper partnerships, and creating space for both community celebration and systems level impact.

🔗𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗲𝗻𝗱:
https://aipbipoc.org/rock-wellness-weekend

🔗𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱/𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:
https://aipbipoc.org/2026-rock-vendor-and-sponsor

🔗 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:
https://aipbipoc.org/the-rock-summit-2026

🔗 𝗥𝗢𝗖𝗞 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲:
https://aipbipoc.org/rock-the-block-2026

Save the dates. More details coming soon.

12/09/2025

𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀. 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻. 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.
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As we close out the year, The AIP BIPOC Network continues our Health Navigation Workshops with Functional and Limited Mobility Fitness sessions across Houston. These workshops support older adults and individuals living with chronic illness by making movement safe, accessible, and achievable for every body.
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This final month of the year gives us space to reinforce what matters most, expanding access, reducing barriers, and helping participants maintain strength, mobility, and confidence.
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🗓️ 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲
Peavy Senior Center – Tuesday, Dec 9 at 10:30 AM
Sunnyside MSC – Friday, Dec 12 at 10:00 AM
Northeast MSC – Friday, Dec 19 at 10:00 AM
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Learn more about upcoming workshops at www.aipbipoc.org/events and help us continue advancing Access, Inclusion, and Prevention across Houston.

12/05/2025

The AIP BIPOC Network is onsite today at the “Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges” symposium with the University of Houston and the Lupus Foundation of America, Gulf Coast Chapter. We’re here sharing clear information on lupus and autoimmune symptoms, why they’re often overlooked in BIPOC communities, and how better community awareness can improve outcomes.

Proud to support an event focused on stronger screening, education, and community health.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday. Every donation helps The AIP BIPOC Network bring culturally grounded education, navigation support, and community health resources to the people who face the biggest barriers in autoimmune and chronic illness care.
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Your gift strengthens the work we deliver year round. If you believe in expanding access, inclusion, and prevention for our communities, this is a good day to act.
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You can donate or create your own fundraiser to help amplify the mission.
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Link to give:
https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/event/Abngivingtuesday2025
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Thank you for supporting community centered autoimmune care.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday. Every donation helps The AIP BIPOC Network bring culturally grounded education, navigation support, and community health resources to the people who face the biggest barriers in autoimmune and chronic illness care.
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Your gift strengthens the work we deliver year round. If you believe in expanding access, inclusion, and prevention for our communities, this is a good day to act.
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You can donate or create your own fundraiser to help amplify the mission.
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Link to give:
https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/event/Abngivingtuesday2025 (LINK IN BIO)
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Thank you for supporting community centered autoimmune care.

11/26/2025

Our Giving Tuesday campaign is officially live. This year’s focus is simple: strengthen access, inclusion, and prevention for BIPOC communities living with autoimmune and chronic illness.

Early giving is open. You can donate now, or you can create your own fundraiser on our MightyCause page to help share this work with your network.

Your support helps us expand community health events, culturally grounded education, navigation support, and safe spaces where people can actually get answers and feel seen.

If you believe this work matters, help us move it forward. Give, share, or help amplify the mission.

Campaign link:
https://givingtuesday.mightycause.com/event/Abngivingtuesday2025

Thank you for standing with us.

This , support autoimmune healing in BIPOC communities. The AIP BIPOC Network works year-round to bring culturally grounded care, advocacy, and education to those often left out of wellness spaces. Your gift helps build equity from the inside out.

11/25/2025

Giving Tuesday is one week away, but you don’t have to wait. You can start supporting The AIP BIPOC Network today.
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𝗢𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘆𝗖𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻:
🟡Make a one-time gift
🟡Set up a personal fundraiser
🟡Start a team fundraiser with friends, coworkers, or your organization
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Every early gift helps us move into 2026 with stronger programs, more community support, and more visibility for those living with autoimmune and chronic illness.
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𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗮𝘁 bit.ly/abngivingtuesday2025

Thank you for standing with us.