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.

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.

TONIGHT, Thurs, Jan 15th is The Real Housewives of RI Drag Queen Bingo!Rhodes on the Pawtuxet60 Rhodes Place, CranstonDo...
01/15/2026

TONIGHT, Thurs, Jan 15th is The Real Housewives of RI Drag Queen Bingo!

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

With our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz, at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet!

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

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

Cash Bar starting at 5pm
Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in the Main Ballroom due to state regulations

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.

Annual Mardi Gras Gala 2026 Friday, February 13th at 7pm
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI

"Early Bird" Tickets on sale NOW!
https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/events/3517

Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Food, Raffles and much more!

Nominated for "Top Local LGBTQ Event" of 2025

Currently Signing On Sponsors

THIS Thurs, Jan 15th is The Real Housewives of RI Drag Queen Bingo!Rhodes on the Pawtuxet60 Rhodes Place, CranstonDoors ...
01/13/2026

THIS Thurs, Jan 15th is The Real Housewives of RI Drag Queen Bingo!

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

With our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz, at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet!

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

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

Cash Bar starting at 5pm
Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in the Main Ballroom due to state regulations

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.

Annual Mardi Gras Gala 2026 Friday, February 13th at 7pm
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI

"Early Bird" Tickets on sale NOW!
https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/events/3517

Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Food, Raffles and much more!

Nominated for "Top Local LGBTQ Event" of 2025

Currently Signing On Sponsors

The East End on Wickenden Street in PVD is partnering with AIDS Care for thier monthly "Cocktails for a Cause." During t...
01/08/2026

The East End on Wickenden Street in PVD is partnering with AIDS Care for thier monthly "Cocktails for a Cause." During the month of January 2026, for every "Chai Therapy" cocktail sold, The East End will donate a portion to AIDS Care! This is a fun, easy and yummy way to help support the services and programs of ACOS that so many Rhode Islanders depend on.

Annual Mardi Gras Gala 2026 Friday, February 13th at 7pm
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI

Tickets on sale NOW!

Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Food, Raffles and much more!

Nominated "Top Local LGBTQ Event" of 2025
Currently Signing On Sponsors

NEXT Thurs, Jan 15th is The Real Housewives of RI Drag Queen Bingo!

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

With our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz, at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet!

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

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

Cash Bar starting at 5pm
Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in the Main Ballroom due to state regulations

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.

Annual Mardi Gras Gala 2026 Friday, February 13th at 7pmRhodes on the Pawtuxet60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RITickets on sal...
01/06/2026

Annual Mardi Gras Gala 2026 Friday, February 13th at 7pm
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI

Tickets on sale NOW!

Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Food, Raffles and much more!

Nominated for "Top Local LGBTQ Event" of 2025

Currently Signing On Sponsors

Come Join Us for Our Event Committee Meeting (open to the public)
Thursday, Jan. 8th at 6pm
18 Parkis Avenue, Providence 02907

We are planning many upcoming events but we need your help & input.

We hope to see you Thursday, January 8th
Upcoming Thursday Event Committee Meetings:
January 22nd
February 5th February 26th
March 12th April 2nd
April 23rd May 14th

NEXT Thurs, Jan 15th is The Real Housewives of RI Drag Queen Bingo!

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

With our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our spectacular Ball-Puller Jealousy Jonz, at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet!

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

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

Cash Bar starting at 5pm
Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in the Main Ballroom due to state regulations

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.

Happy New Year from all of us at AIDS Care Ocean State!As we step into the new year, may it be filled with hope, peace &...
01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at AIDS Care Ocean State!

As we step into the new year, may it be filled with hope, peace & love. Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful & fulfilling 2026.

Thank you for spreading the love!We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our supporters! It’s an incredible experience t...
12/30/2025

Thank you for spreading the love!

We are overwhelmed by the generosity of our supporters! It’s an incredible experience to see all the toys, gift cards, and donations come in just in time for the holidays! We are thrilled to be able to bring comfort and joy to our clients and their families, and we couldn’t do it without you. So, thank you from the bottom of our hearts! To everyone who has sent a donation, toy, gift card, or participated in Adopt-A-Family – every single donation counts and makes someone’s life better, giving them hope.

You can still make a 100% tax deductiable donation before the end of 2025:
https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&campaign_id=19673&amount=55

From all of us at AIDS Care Ocean State, our Board of Directors, clients and their families, Happy Kwanzaa. Kwanzaa is a...
12/26/2025

From all of us at AIDS Care Ocean State, our Board of Directors, clients and their families, Happy Kwanzaa.

Kwanzaa is an annual celebration of African-American culture from December 26th to January 1st, culminating in a communal feast called Karamu, usually on the sixth day. It was created by activist Maulana Karenga, based on African harvest festival traditions from various parts of West and Southeast Africa. Have a happy and safe rest of your holiday season!

It's not too late! You can still make a tax-deductible donation to close out 2025 and support our programs & services. Please follow the link below or scan the QR Code.

Thank you for your support.

https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&campaign_id=19673&amount=55

This is your last chance to Adopt A Family & Give a Gift That Will Create Precious Holiday MemoriesThrough help from gen...
12/24/2025

This is your last chance to Adopt A Family & Give a Gift That Will Create Precious Holiday Memories

Through help from generous people just like you and participating local businesses, we can make sure that the 150+ children of our clients will have gifts & food this holiday season.
https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&campaign_id=19673&amount=55

Come Join Us for Our Event Committee Meeting. Open to the Public
Thursday, Jan. 8th at 6pm
18 Parkis Avenue, Providence 02907

We are planning many upcoming events but we need your help & input.
We hope to see you Thursday, January 8th

Upcoming Thursday Event Committee Meetings:
January 22nd
February 5th February 26th
March 12th April 2nd
April 23rd May 14th

Save the Date
Mardi Gras Gala 2026
Friday, February 13th at 7pm
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI

Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Food, Raffles and much more!

Nominated for "Top Local LGBTQ Event" at the 2025 Option Awards

Currently Signing On Sponsors
(tickets on sale soon)

There is Still Time to Adopt A Family & Give a Gift That Will Create Precious Holiday MemoriesThrough help from generous...
12/22/2025

There is Still Time to Adopt A Family & Give a Gift That Will Create Precious Holiday Memories

Through help from generous people just like you and participating local businesses, we can make sure that the 150+ children of our clients will have gifts & food this holiday season.
https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&campaign_id=19673&amount=55

Come Join Us for Our Event Committee Meeting. Open to the Public
Thursday, Jan. 8th at 6pm
18 Parkis Avenue, Providence 02907

We are planning many upcoming events but we need your help & input.
We hope to see you Thursday, January 8th

Upcoming Thursday Event Committee Meetings:
January 22nd
February 5th February 26th
March 12th April 2nd
April 23rd May 14th

Save the Date
Mardi Gras Gala 2026
Friday, February 13th at 7pm
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI

Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Food, Raffles and much more!

Nominated for "Top Local LGBTQ Event" at the 2025 Option Awards

Currently Signing On Sponsors
(tickets on sale soon)

From all of us at AIDS Care Ocean State, our Board of Directors, clients and their families, Happy Hanukkah. Hanukkah, a...
12/21/2025

From all of us at AIDS Care Ocean State, our Board of Directors, clients and their families, Happy Hanukkah.

Hanukkah, a Jewish holiday that means "dedication" in Hebrew, commemorates the rededication of the Second Temple in Jerusalem. The Maccabees were a small group of Jews who rebelled against the Seleucid Greek empire in the 2nd century BCE. The Maccabees were led by Mattathias and his son Judas Maccabeus. They fought to defend their religious beliefs and practice Judaism freely in Israel.

According to the Talmud, the Maccabees rededicated the Temple on Kislev 25, 164 BCE. They found only enough oil to light the Temple's menorah for one night, but the oil miraculously burned for eight days. This gave the Judeans time to secure more oil. The Maccabees celebrated the rededication of the Temple for eight days, beginning on Kislev 25. The eight-day celebration of Hanukkah is based on this miracle.

It's not too late! You can still make a tax-deductible donation to close out 2025. Please follow the link below or scan the QR Code.

Thank you for your support.

https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&campaign_id=19673&amount=55

Address

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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