AIDS Care Ocean State

12/09/2025

THIS Thurs, Dec 11th is Rebel Without a Claus Drag Queen Bingo, Gift Card & Toy Drive

Doors Open at 5pm
Games Start at 7pm Sharp at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet!

We will be collecting gift cards & toys so families in need will have a wonderful holiday this year!

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

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.

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

Cash Bar from 5pm - 6:45pm
Alcoholic Beverages are not permitted in the Main Ballroom due to state regulations

Seating is first-come, first-served, but there is no bad seat in the house.

This Season, 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. Gifts should be received by Thursday, December 18th to ensure our children have a happy holiday.

Don't forget to use our address:
ACOS, 18 Parkis Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 for shipping!

Upcoming Toy Drive
Charlie & Friends 16th Annual Toy Drive
Saturday, Dec 13th
1pm - 5pm
Sports Legends Bar & Pub
2121 West Shore Road, Warwick

12/02/2025

Today, December 2nd is GivingTuesday!

It is a global generosity movement, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. It is an opportunity for people around the world to stand together in unity⁠⁠—to use their individual power of generosity to remain connected and heal.

Please consider a donation to help support the vital programs and services that so many Rhode Islanders depend on.

https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&amount=50&campaign_id=19423

It is because of our passionate, dedicated, and generous community that we can ensure our clients have access to quality housing, case management, medical & nursing care and prevention for people who are at risk of HIV infection when this vulnerable population needs it the most.

We all have gifts to give and there are limitless ways to use your generosity to support others.

https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&amount=50&campaign_id=19423

12/01/2025

TODAY is World AIDS Day and AIDS Care Ocean State is having our Annual Community Block Party with FREE lunch, music, games and more to celebrate!

December 1st from 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM at our BroadMed Building parking lot located at 557 Broad Street in Providence.

This festive event, sponsored by our Prevention Team, will include FREE and anonymous HIV/HCV testing, educational information, FREE safe s*x supplies, giveaways, and as mentioned, FREE lunch. The first 100 people who take a HIV/HCV test will receive a $10 gift card and testing will be performed inside BroadMed.

This event will be a wonderful day to raise HIV awareness, mingle and connect with individuals in our community and to remind us of why we do what we do! Stop in to chat and have some lunch!

World AIDS Day, held on December 1st since 1988, is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, show their support for people living with HIV, and commemorate those who we have lost. It is a day to reflect, to remember, to educate, to offer support and to grow.

We hope to see you and Happy World AIDS Day!

Please consider a donation to ACOS for Giving Tuesday happening tomorrow, December 2nd.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at AIDS Care Ocean State. Have a safe, happy & healthy holiday.

***Please consider a donation to AIDS Care Ocean State for Giving Tuesday on December 2nd***

11/20/2025

TONIGHT, Thurs Nov 20th Let's Get Basted Drag Queen Bingo, Non Perishable Food Drive & Pie Eating Contest
$100 Cash Prize

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.

You could win $100 cash prize in the Pie Eating Contest

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.

We are still signing up Season & Monthly Sponsors for Drag Queen Bingo Season #28

Any company, organization, group, bachelorette party, golf club, dance troop, etc. or a bunch of Drag Bingo fans can be a Season Sponsor or a Monthly Sponsor. The limits are endless!

This Season, 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.

Gifts (unwrapped) should be received by Thursday, December 18th to ensure our children have a happy holiday.

Don't forget to use our address:
ACOS, 18 Parkis Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 for shipping!
Click Here to Donate:
https://aidscareoc.harnessgiving.org/donate/?selected-method=one-time&campaign_id=19673&amount=55

Save the Dates
AIDS Care Ocean State
World AIDS Day Community Block Party
Monday, Dec. 1st 12pm - 3pm
BroadMed 557 Broad Street, Providence

Mardi Gras Gala 2026
Friday, February 13th at 7pm
Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic,
Food, Raffles and much more!
Nominated for "Top Local LGBTQ Event"at the 2025 Option Awards
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI

https://conta.cc/3LO2NwV

Email from AIDS Care Ocean State Please bring Non Perishable Food items to support our client families Donate to Support our Services & Programs THIS Thurs, Nov 20th Let's Get Basted Drag Queen Bingo

11/18/2025

THIS Thurs, Nov 20th Let's Get Basted Drag Queen Bingo, Non Perishable Food Drive & Pie Eating Contest
$100 Cash Prize

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.

You could win $100 cash prize in the Pie Eating Contest

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.

We are still signing up Season & Monthly Sponsors for Drag Queen Bingo Season #28

Any company, organization, group, bachelorette party, golf club, dance troop, etc. or a bunch of Drag Bingo fans can be a Season Sponsor or a Monthly Sponsor. The limits are endless!

This Season, 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.

Gifts (unwrapped) should be received by Thursday, December 18th to ensure our children have a happy holiday.

Don't forget to use our address:
ACOS, 18 Parkis Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 for shipping!

Save the Dates
AIDS Care Ocean State
World AIDS Day Community Block Party
Monday, Dec. 1st 12pm - 3pm
BroadMed 557 Broad Street, Providence

Mardi Gras Gala 2026
Friday, February 13th at 7pm
Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic,
Food, Raffles and much more!
Nominated for "Top Local LGBTQ Event"at the 2025 Option Awards
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI

https://conta.cc/3M7B9ed

Email from AIDS Care Ocean State Please bring Non Perishable Food items to support our client families Donate to Support our Services & Programs THIS Thurs, Nov 20th Let's Get Basted Drag Queen Bingo

11/07/2025

THIS Sunday November 20th
Communi-Tea "Fill the Pantry" Food Drive to support ACOS Client Food Pantry.

The Alley Cat
17 Snow Street, Providence
(directly in the middle of the Fruit Loop)
5pm - 8pm

Thursday, November 20th is "Let's Get Basted" Drag Queen Bingo, Non Perishable Food Drive & Pie Eating Contest with $100 Cash Prize

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.

You could win $100 cash prize in the Pie Eatting Contest. 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.

We are still signing up Season & Monthly Sponsors for Drag Queen Bingo Season #28 DM for more information

Any company, organization, group, bachelorette party, golf club, dance troop, etc. or a bunch of Drag Bingo fans can be a Season Sponsor or a Monthly Sponsor. The limits are endless!

This Season, 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.

Donations (unwrapped) should be received by Thursday, December 18th to ensure our children have a happy holiday.

Don't forget to use our address:
ACOS, 18 Parkis Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 for shipping!

Save the Dates

AIDS Care Ocean State World AIDS Day Community Block Party
Monday, Dec. 1st 12pm - 3pm
BroadMed 557 Broad Street, Providence

Mardi Gras Gala 2026
Friday, February 13th at 7pm
Live entertainment, Dancing, Magic, Food, Raffles and much more!

Nominated for "Top Local LGBTQ Event"at the 2025 Option Awards
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI

https://conta.cc/497OooS

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10/28/2025

Thursday, November 20th is "Let's Get Basted" Drag Queen Bingo, Non Perishable Food Drive & Pie Eating Contest with $100 Cash Prize

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI
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

You could win $100 cash prize in the Pie Eating Contest

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.

We are still signing up Season & Monthly Sponsors for Drag Queen Bingo Season #28
Any company, organization, group, bachelorette party, golf club, dance troop, etc. or a bunch of Drag Bingo fans can be a Season Sponsor or a Monthly Sponsor. The limits are endless!

Thank You To Our Fantastic Season #28 Bingo Season Sponsors

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10/15/2025

Today, October 15th, is National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) which was first observed in 2003 by the Hispanic Federation and the Latino Commission on AIDS (LCOA). NLAAD is an opportunity to help address the disproportionate impact of HIV in Hispanic/Latinx communities, promote HIV testing, and stop HIV stigma.

This observance is also a community mobilization effort that helps promote effective ways to prevent, treat, and stop the transmission of HIV among Hispanic/Latinx people.

NLAAD brings together communities, service providers, and organizations providing services to Hispanics/Latinxs throughout the U.S. and territories. This campaign is directed at the entire community but focuses on people with HIV. It urges them to choose one of the many available treatment options to maintain their health, reach an undetectable viral load and stop the spread of HIV (treatment as prevention).

Please contact us at Info@AIDSCareOS.org for testing sites and more information.