Williams and Associates, Inc.

12/11/2025

12/11/2025

Holiday Hours Update!

Please note our adjusted schedule for December and early January.

12/10/2025

Now, alongside fellow community heroes, Bayani builds bridges of hope and understanding. Wherever prejudice casts a shadow, Bayani and his allies rise, proving that the greatest power of all is found in community.
https://youtube.com/shorts/uie-t404Zsw?si=p20i6UOF46K0Vs7a

Bayani – The Strength of CompassionIn the streets of Iloilo, where HIV stigma still casts its shadow, one man refuses to back down. Bayani fights with courag...

12/09/2025

Never share your information to anyone offering cash, gifts, or other perks.
HealthCare.gov is the official place to get affordable Marketplace insurance.

Apply online or contact the Marketplace Call Center at 1-800-318-2596 (TTY: 1-855-889-4325)
for help with your application, choices, and enrollment.

Visit HealthCare.gov/protect-from-fraud-and-scams for more tips on protecting yourself
from fraud and what to do if you suspect something suspicious.

Get tips to help protect you from fraud, while getting you the coverage you need. Official government site.

12/09/2025

Wash your hands the right way. Wet your hands with water before applying soap. Scrub the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails for at least 20 seconds before, during, and after handling any food.

12/08/2025

Wash your hands at key times during the day when you're most likely to get and spread germs

12/07/2025

MIDWEST Leadership Summit Detroit, MI: February 23-26, 2026 Application

MIDWEST SUMMIT – DETROIT, MI

NFebruary 23-26, 2026 Double Tree Suites – Detroit Downtown Serving: MI, IL, MO, IA, WI, MN, KS, NB, SD, and ND.

Registration is open to all from across the country.

Midwest and National HIV leaders — this one’s for you. Join us in Detroit for a dynamic Summit designed for mid- and senior-level leaders advancing HIV prevention and integrated health across the region.

Expect interactive sessions, cross-sector dialogue, and tools you can take back to strengthen your programs and teams.

-Organizational leadership
-Peer exchange and collaboration
-Practical strategies for integrated health

Space is limited.

Register now at this link:

https://events.ringcentral.com/events/mid-western-region-community-of-practice-summit-for-hiv-cbos-and-local-collaborative-partners/registration

*NMAC has reserved funding to help offset the cost of attendance for participants from organizations who do not currently receive CDC funding. Participants can apply for support during registration. Support is not guaranteed.*

12/07/2025

STLRecovers Private Property Assistance Application

STLRecovers, a City of St. Louis initiative, was created to help St. Louis residents recover following the May 16, 2025, tornado, which caused widespread damage across the city.

Visit app.stlrecovers.com

12/05/2025

Food Distribution, December 2025

12/05/2025

EPA FACT CHECK: No, the EPA Did Not Approve a “Forever Chemical”

There’s been a lot of misinformation online, so here’s the real story — straight from the EPA.
Full details here: epa.gov/newsreleases/fact-check-epa-debunks-false-claims-agency-recently-approved-forever-chemical

🔍 Bottom Line
The EPA says single-fluorinated compounds are not PFAS (“forever chemicals”) and are safe when used as directed.

⭐ Key Facts (Simple Breakdown)

1️⃣ The EPA already ruled these are not PFAS.
PFAS require two or more fluorinated carbons. These compounds only have one, and they don’t behave like forever chemicals.
2️⃣ No health risks were found when used correctly.
The EPA reviewed tons of data — including toxicity tests, children’s safety, long-term health impacts, and environmental exposure — and found no concerns when used as labeled.
3️⃣ They’re actually safer than older pesticides.
These newer pesticides replaced older, truly dangerous chemicals like DDT. They’ve also been reviewed under the same strict standards all pesticides go through.
4️⃣ Both political parties have approved them for decades.
This isn’t new — Republican and Democratic administrations have approved similar compounds for years. Other countries with strict standards approve them too.

5️⃣ You can still choose organic — but organic isn’t pesticide-free.
Organic farms also use pesticides, and some organic options can be more toxic than the newer synthetic ones.
6️⃣ Pesticides matter for food security.
They help protect crops, keep food affordable, prevent shortages, and reduce the need for more land.

🌍 Global Scientific Consensus
Countries around the world — including the EU, Canada, Australia, and the UK — agree these compounds do not pose the risks associated with PFAS.

12/05/2025

To each of you reading this message,
We appreciate YOU