Action Wellness PHL

Action Wellness PHL Action Wellness enhances the lives of persons with HIV and those at high risk of acquiring HIV by providing a range of trauma-informed social services.

As   approaches, we invite you to participate in the "Action Heroes Wear Red" Campaign! By participating, you’ll be help...
11/14/2025

As approaches, we invite you to participate in the "Action Heroes Wear Red" Campaign! By participating, you’ll be helping to shine a light on the ongoing fight against HIV stigma, discrimination, and health inequities, while also supporting the vital programs and services Action Wellness provides.

Participating is simple:

-Post a photo of you/you and your loved ones wearing red and holding one of the premade signs
-tag Action Wellness
-provide one or two sentences on why you’re participating and/or why it’s still important to support our organization and the work we do to end the HIV epidemic
-include our link to donate: https://www.actionwellness.org/donate/direct-donation/
-use one of our designated hashtags

All photos submitted will be displayed on the Action Wellness website and our social media pages on December 1, 2025. If you would like to participate but not post to social media, photos can be emailed to us at devteam@actionwellness.org

Click here to print out (CMD/Ctrl P) our premade signs.
https://www.actionwellness.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Action-Heroes-Wear-Red-Signs.pdf

It’s that time of year again - time to curl up by the fire with the BVDs! Come ring in the holiday season at ‘Twas The N...
11/13/2025

It’s that time of year again - time to curl up by the fire with the BVDs! Come ring in the holiday season at ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas GayBINGO! 🎅🌲🎁 Our Holiday Toy Drive continues next month! Bring a new, unwrapped toy for a child affected by HIV disease. Toys for all ages are accepted!

Tickets are on sale now:
https://www.actionwellness.org/join-us/special-events/gaybingo/

Additionally, we are still seeking donations to Tess’ GoFundMe. Please consider donating if you are able to:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-paul-struck-overcome-financial-hardship

This December 2nd, in recognition of  , Mazzoni Center is proud to present HIV Care: Progress, Persistence, and the Path...
11/12/2025

This December 2nd, in recognition of , Mazzoni Center is proud to present HIV Care: Progress, Persistence, and the Path Forward, a powerful national conversation bringing together leading voices in public health, advocacy, and the arts.

Hosted by Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary and Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden, and featuring a keynote conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, this special virtual program will honor the history of HIV care while exploring the path forward for prevention, treatment, and equity.

The evening also includes a special musical performance by Rufus Wainwright and a distinguished panel discussion featuring:
-Joe Hollendoner, CEO, Los Angeles LGBT Center
-Patrick Sullivan, DVM, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology, Emory University
-Dr. Stacey Trooskin, Chief Medical Officer at Mazzoni Center
-Danny Whitman, Executive Director, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
-Dr. Joseph Zuniga, President & CEO, International Association of Providers of AIDS Care

Dr. Trooskin will bring Mazzoni Center’s local leadership and clinical perspective to this national stage, highlighting Philadelphia’s continued role in advancing HIV care and innovation.

Together, the panel will explore:
-Advances in HIV prevention and treatment
-The enduring role of activism and the arts
-Persistent disparities in care and access
-Policy threats and funding challenges facing our communities

Mazzoni Center is proud to have convened an extraordinary coalition of LGBTQ and HIV health organizations from across the country for this event, all united in the pursuit of equity, dignity, and care for people living with and affected by HIV.

Register for the event here:
http://mazzonicenter.org/wad

The BVDs defied gravity last weekend at Wicked: For Good GayBINGO! 🪄🧙 Thank you to all who attended, and an extra specia...
11/11/2025

The BVDs defied gravity last weekend at Wicked: For Good GayBINGO! 🪄🧙 Thank you to all who attended, and an extra special thank you to all who donated to our Holiday Toy Drive! Because of your generosity, we were able to collect 98 toys for our clients and their families 💖

BINGO returns on December 13th for ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas GayBINGO! Tickets are available now, we’ll see you there!
https://www.actionwellness.org/join-us/special-events/gaybingo/

As a reminder - Action Wellness is encouraging folks to support those who have supported us:

-Don’t forget to contribute to WMMR's Camp Out For Hunger in honor of the late Pierre Robert, WMMR DJ and long-time emcee and supporter of the AIDS Walk Philly:
https://wmmr.com/shows/camp-out-for-hunger/
-Donate to our very own BVD Tess’ GoFundMe, as she is experiencing financial hardship due to medical bills and being unable to work the last several months.
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-paul-struck-overcome-financial-hardship

Grab your Early Bird Tickets to TOY 2025! 🎉🎅 Join us on Wed. December 3rd at Ladder 15 for an elevated holiday nightlife...
11/10/2025

Grab your Early Bird Tickets to TOY 2025! 🎉🎅 Join us on Wed. December 3rd at Ladder 15 for an elevated holiday nightlife experience...The Delaware Valley Legacy Fund (DVLF) are teaming up with Our Night Out once again to bring festive vibes, tasty apps, cocktails + fabulous holiday surprises!

This event directly benefits Action Wellness, and we are so grateful for the support once again from the DVLF. Bring a new, unwrapped children’s toy and help us spread extra cheer this season.

Grab your tickets tody! $50 EARLY BIRD tickets includes 2 cocktails, but the price increases on the 28th. Tickets can be purchased via the link below:
https://www.dvlf.org/toy-2025

Everyone deserves the chance to fly! Join us this Saturday for a magical night at Wicked: For Good GayBINGO! 🪄Tickets fo...
11/06/2025

Everyone deserves the chance to fly! Join us this Saturday for a magical night at Wicked: For Good GayBINGO! 🪄

Tickets for the event are available here:
https://www.actionwellness.org/join-us/special-events/gaybingo/

This month also features a Holiday Toy Drive to collect new, unwrapped toys for our clients. If you able to, please bring your contributions - we can accept common play items like board games/puzzles, dolls/action figures, art supplies/craft kits, stuffed animals, play toys, etc.

Additionally, this month, Action Wellness is supporting 93.3 WMMR Philadelphia's Camp Out For Hunger in honor of the late Pierre Robert, WMMR DJ and long-time emcee of the AIDS Walk Philly. We encourage all who can to also support Camp Out For Hunger, whose contributions directly support Philabundance. More info here:
https://wmmr.com/camp-out-for-hunger/

Lastly, one of our own BVDs, Tess, has fallen on financial hardship and requests the community's help. Please donate to their GoFundMe, linked below:
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-paul-struck-overcome-financial-hardship

This past Sunday, Action Wellness held its annual Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Party where we take a moment to honor...
11/04/2025

This past Sunday, Action Wellness held its annual Staff and Volunteer Appreciation Party where we take a moment to honor the wonderful staff and volunteers who dedicate their time and lives in support of our mission. They are the engine and the fuel that allows us to do what we do!

In the words of Chief Seattle as quoted by our Board President, Tony Morelli in his opening remarks: "Humankind has not woven the web of life. We are but one thread within it. Whatever we do to the web, we do to ourselves. All things are bound together. All things connect."

We are grateful for each of you and the positive impact you leave on the organization and those we serve! 💖

This December 2, in recognition of  , Mazzoni Center is proud to present HIV Care: Progress, Persistence, and the Path F...
10/31/2025

This December 2, in recognition of , Mazzoni Center is proud to present HIV Care: Progress, Persistence, and the Path Forward, a powerful national conversation bringing together leading voices in public health, advocacy, and the arts.

Hosted by Karine Jean-Pierre, former White House Press Secretary and Senior Advisor to President Joe Biden, and featuring a keynote conversation with Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, this special virtual program will honor the history of HIV care while exploring the path forward for prevention, treatment, and equity.

The evening also includes a special musical performance by Rufus Wainwright and a distinguished panel discussion featuring:
-Joe Hollendoner, CEO, Los Angeles LGBT Center
-Patrick Sullivan, DVM, PhD, Professor of Epidemiology, Emory University
-Dr. Stacey Trooskin, Chief Medical Officer at Mazzoni Center
-Danny Whitman, Executive Director, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
-Dr. Joseph Zuniga, President & CEO, International Association of Providers of AIDS Care

Dr. Trooskin will bring Mazzoni Center’s local leadership and clinical perspective to this national stage, highlighting Philadelphia’s continued role in advancing HIV care and innovation.

Together, the panel will explore:
-Advances in HIV prevention and treatment
-The enduring role of activism and the arts
-Persistent disparities in care and access
-Policy threats and funding challenges facing our communities

Mazzoni Center is proud to have convened an extraordinary coalition of LGBTQ and HIV health organizations from across the country for this event, all united in the pursuit of equity, dignity, and care for people living with and affected by HIV.

Register for the event here:
http://mazzonicenter.org/wad

Philadelphia’s most star-studded annual benefit is next week! Following critically acclaimed events honoring Broadway le...
10/29/2025

Philadelphia’s most star-studded annual benefit is next week! Following critically acclaimed events honoring Broadway legend Stephen Schwartz and cultural icon George Takei, Mazzoni Center Honors returns to celebrate the legendary Tony Award winner, three-time Grammy nominee, disco queen, R&B hitmaker, and trailblazing LGBTQ+ ally Melba Moore on Monday, November 3, 2025, at Marian Anderson Hall in The Kimmel Center. From Hair to Purlie, from “This Is It” to Grammy-nominated gospel, Melba Moore has inspired artists across genres and generations.

Get a $5 discount on all tickets by using our code AWMAZZHNRS. Tickets can be purchased here:
https://www.ensembleartsphilly.org/rent-our-spaces/special-events-and-performances/mazzoni-center-honors-melba-moore

Action Wellness is aware that the federal government shutdown is impacting the social safety net, including SNAP and LIH...
10/28/2025

Action Wellness is aware that the federal government shutdown is impacting the social safety net, including SNAP and LIHEAP.

Please visit our website for more information regarding the federal shutdown and its impact on SNAP and LIHEAP benefits, as well as a list of resources we have compiled:
https://www.actionwellness.org/2025/snap-and-liheap-benefits/

We are committed to assisting our clients in the best capacity we are able. If you are currently receiving services from Action Wellness and need assistance, please reach out to your case manager directly.

If you are not currently in services and need help, please call us at 215-981-0088 to determine if you are eligible for services.

Don't miss your chance to be part of the magic! Join us on November 8th for Wicked: For Good GayBINGO!, our most gravity...
10/25/2025

Don't miss your chance to be part of the magic! Join us on November 8th for Wicked: For Good GayBINGO!, our most gravity-defying night yet. But be warned: you will be changed! 🧙🫧✨🎵

Tickets are available here. We hope to see you there 🪄
https://www.actionwellness.org/join-us/special-events/gaybingo/

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