AIDS Care Ocean State

04/19/2026

Starting RIGHT NOW (3pm), The Fruit Loop is hosting a hopping tour to benefit !

We'll be starting at The Black Sheep, kicking off with a little tea dance featuring the Black Sheep Babes and the Whisker Sisters, before heading out to The Alley Cat, The Stable, Providence Eagle, Shake & Speare, The VU Lounge & Bistro and Mirabar!

Tickets include a welcome packet and map, as well as an opportunity to enter our Easter Bonnet Costume Contest! Bartenders at each location will get to vote on their favorite entrants and the winner will be announced at Mirabar at 8:30pm!

See you there!

04/19/2026

Just a reminder: TODAY, starting at 3pm The Fruit Loop is hosting a hopping tour to benefit ! Tickets can be purchased ahead of time for ONLY $3.97 at tinyurl.com/EasterLoopTour
as well as an opportunity to donate more if you'd like!

We'll be starting at The Black Sheep, kicking off with a little tea dance featuring the Black Sheep Babes and the Whisker Sisters, before heading out to The Alley Cat, The Stable, Providence Eagle, Shake & Speare, The VU Lounge & Bistro and Mirabar!

Tickets include a welcome packet and map, as well as an opportunity to enter our Easter Bonnet Costume Contest! Bartenders at each location will get to vote on their favorite entrants and the winner will be announced at Mirabar at 8:30pm!

See you then!

04/18/2026

Don't Forget: Tomorrow, April 19th, starting at 3pm The Fruit Loop is hosting a hopping tour to benefit ! Tickets can be purchased ahead of time for ONLY $3.97 at tinyurl.com/EasterLoopTour
as well as an opportunity to donate more if you'd like!

We'll be starting at The Black Sheep, kicking off with a little tea dance featuring the Black Sheep Babes and the Whisker Sisters, before heading out to The Alley Cat, The Stable, Providence Eagle, Shake & Speare, The VU Lounge & Bistro and Mirabar!

Tickets include a welcome packet and map, as well as an opportunity to enter our Easter Bonnet Costume Contest! Bartenders at each location will get to vote on their favorite entrants and the winner will be announced at Mirabar at 8:30pm!

See you then!

04/16/2026

TONIGHT, April 16th is "Be a Good Sport" Drag Queen Bingo
Wear your favorite teams attire

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston
Doors Open at 5pm
Games Start at 7pm Sharp!
$25 to play, cash or check only

Our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our special guest Ball-Puller, Viza D. Klein, at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet!

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

Cash Bar starting at 5pm
NO outside beverages allowed inside Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.

Daubers ($2 each) and Drag Bingo T-shirts ($10) are available for purchase

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.

The Fruit Loop is hosting a tour on April 19th to benefit AIDS Care Ocean State! Tickets can be purchased for $3.97 at tinyurl.com/EasterLoopTour as well as an opportunity to donate more if you'd like!

We'll be starting at The Black Sheep, kicking off with a little tea dance featuring the Black Sheep Babes and the Whisker Sisters, before heading out to The Alley Cat, The Stable, Providence Eagle, Shake & Speare, The VU Lounge & Bistro and Mirabar!

Tickets include a welcome packet and map, as well as an opportunity to enter our Easter Bonnet Costume Contest! Bartenders at each location will get to vote on their favorite entrants and the winner will be announced at Mirabar at 8:30 pm!


Paint the Town RED is Thursday, May 7th and we are currently signing on participants. Use the link to sign up:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qbfjcst/lp/ed683448-5e04-449b-86ee-51f02a422409

Only the best restaurants, bars and businesses in the Rhode Island area will participate by donating a percentage of their total sales on May 7th to help ACOS achieve our mission. In turn, we promise to pack these establishments and make sure it is busy on the day/night of the event so it is a win-win for both parties.
It's simple to participate. Just visit one (or more) of the participating businesses on May 7th. It's that easy!

Stay tuned for a list of participating businesses

04/15/2026

THIS Thurs, April 16th is "Be a Good Sport" Drag Queen Bingo
Wear your favorite teams attire

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston
Doors Open at 5pm
Games Start at 7pm Sharp!
$25 to play, cash or check only

Our fabulous Drag Hostesses LaDiva Jonz & Haley Star who will join our special guest Ball-Puller, Viza D. Klein, at the historic Rhodes on the Pawtuxet!

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

Cash Bar starting at 5pm
NO outside beverages allowed inside Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.

Daubers ($2 each) and Drag Bingo T-shirts ($10) are available for purchase

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.

The Fruit Loop is hosting a tour on April 19th to benefit AIDS Care Ocean State! Tickets can be purchased for $3.97 at tinyurl.com/EasterLoopTour as well as an opportunity to donate more if you'd like!

We'll be starting at The Black Sheep, kicking off with a little tea dance featuring the Black Sheep Babes and the Whisker Sisters, before heading out to The Alley Cat, The Stable, Providence Eagle, Shake & Speare, The VU Lounge & Bistro and Mirabar!

Tickets include a welcome packet and map, as well as an opportunity to enter our Easter Bonnet Costume Contest! Bartenders at each location will get to vote on their favorite entrants and the winner will be announced at Mirabar at 8:30 pm!


Paint the Town RED is Thursday, May 7th and we are currently signing on participants. Use the link to sign up:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qbfjcst/lp/ed683448-5e04-449b-86ee-51f02a422409

Only the best restaurants, bars and businesses in the Rhode Island area will participate by donating a percentage of their total sales on May 7th to help ACOS achieve our mission. In turn, we promise to pack these establishments and make sure it is busy on the day/night of the event so it is a win-win for both parties.
It's simple to participate. Just visit one (or more) of the participating businesses on May 7th. It's that easy!

Stay tuned for a list of participating businesses

04/10/2026

Today, April 10th, is National Youth HIV/AIDS Awareness Day . 1 in 5 new HIV diagnoses occurs in young people ages 13–24.

NYHAAD reminds us about the importance of investing in young people's health and education. School-based allows youth to learn about HIV prevention and care including HIV testing and treatment, which is proven to significantly improve teen health.

04/09/2026

Paint the Town RED is Thursday, May 7th and we are currently signing on participants. Use the QR Code or link to sign up:
https://conta.cc/47Rn3WE

Only the best restaurants, bars and businesses in the Rhode Island area will participate by donating a percentage of their total sales on May 7th to help ACOS achieve our mission. In turn, we promise to pack these establishments and make sure it is busy on the day/night of the event so it is a win-win for both parties. It's simple to participate. Just visit one (or more) of the participating businesses on May 7th. It's that easy!

Sign on here: https://conta.cc/47Rn3WE

Stay tuned for a list of participating businesses

04/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who donated to 401Gives 2026 in support of AIDS Care Ocean State!

We appreciate those that joined our campaign and helped us raise nearly $2,000! You have truly helped make a difference in the lives of our clients. Thank you for your generosity and support of our organization!

Paint the Town RED is Thursday, May 7th and we are currently signing on participants. Use the link to sign up:
https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/qbfjcst/lp/ed683448-5e04-449b-86ee-51f02a422409

Only the best restaurants, bars and businesses in the Rhode Island area will participate by donating a percentage of their total sales on May 7th to help ACOS achieve our mission. In turn, we promise to pack these establishments and make sure it is busy on the day/night of the event so it is a win-win for both parties. It's simple to participate. Just visit one (or more) of the participating businesses on May 7th. It's that easy!

Stay tuned for a list of participating businesses

Thurs, April 16th is "Be a Good Sport" Drag Queen Bingo
Wear your favorite teams attire

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston
Doors Open at 5pm
Games Start at 7pm Sharp!
$25 to play, cash or check only

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.

Cash Bar starting at 5pm
NO outside beverages allowed inside Rhodes on the Pawtuxet.

Daubers ($2 each) and Drag Bingo T-shirts ($10) are available for purchase

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.

04/01/2026

04/01/2026

401Gives continues today until 6pm! Starting at 5pm, the first $2,000 will be matched with $10 per donation. Please donate now!
https://www.401gives.org/organizations/aids-care-ocean-state

We hope we can have your continued support!

NOW until just before 6pm visit:
https://www.401gives.org/organizations/aids-care-ocean-state
and make a donation to support the programs and services of ACOS.

This allows plenty of time to make a gift and give back to a community organization that gives so much! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $5,000! We need you to tell your friends, family members and colleagues about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference. Thank you in advance.

Powered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact, in partnership with United Way of Rhode Island, 401Gives brings people together to make a difference for local nonprofits that deliver vital services to our communities throughout the state. 401Gives offers everyone a safe, comfortable, and familiar virtual fundraising experience all while giving nonprofits unrestricted funds that strengthen Rhode Island.

Paint the Town RED
Thursday, May 7th
Currently Signing On 2026 Participants!
Stay tuned for a list of participating businesses.

04/01/2026

401Gives 2026 continues today! Make a donation at 4:01pm and the first $30,000 will be matched with an additional $25 to make your donation go even further!
https://www.401gives.org/organizations/aids-care-ocean-state

We hope we can have your continued support!

NOW until just before 6pm visit:
https://www.401gives.org/organizations/aids-care-ocean-state
and make a donation to support the programs and services of ACOS.

This allows plenty of time to make a gift and give back to a community organization that gives so much! Please join our campaign and help us reach our goal of $5,000! We need you to tell your friends, family members and colleagues about the important work we do and ask them to join us in helping to make a difference. Thank you in advance.

Powered by the Alliance for Nonprofit Impact, in partnership with United Way of Rhode Island, 401Gives brings people together to make a difference for local nonprofits that deliver vital services to our communities throughout the state. 401Gives offers everyone a safe, comfortable, and familiar virtual fundraising experience all while giving nonprofits unrestricted funds that strengthen Rhode Island.

Paint the Town RED
Thursday, May 7th
Currently Signing On 2026 Participants!
Stay tuned for a list of participating businesses.