MEET VIDA
We join forces with the Racial Justice Coalition of San Diego at their special screening of “Color Adjustment.” This is a 1992 documentary film that traces 40 years of race relations and the representation of African Americans through the lens of prime-time television entertainment. While at the event, stop by our booth and learn more about HIV/AIDS, PreP, PEP, and STD Prevention. Pick up a FREE HIV Home Test Kit. Come meet VIDA and get to know more about our organization while you are there. We love to meet everyone!
WHERE: Logan Heights Library | 567 S. 28th Street, San Diego 92113
WHEN: Mar 25, 2023
TIME: 2:00pm – 5:30pm
PAST EVENTS
VIDA
BOWL FOR LIFE
2018
On Sunday, June 3, 2018, VIDA held its 2nd Annual Bowl for Life 2018 fundraiser hosted by Glitz Glam with a special appearance by The San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Proceeds to benefit the Latino LGBTQ Scholarship Fund dedicated to those individuals who actively promote human rights and equality for all people. While bowling, individuals danced to the latest cumbias and salsas by DJ Clypzo. Our goal was to raise funds for 2 $1,000.00 scholarships, thanks to the success of this fundraiser VIDA was able to raise funds for 3 $1,000.00 scholarships.
GLAMATHON
2017
On Sunday, June 4, 2017, Glitz Glam hosted the 1st Annual GLAM-A-THON, a cabaret-glam-style show with special appearance by Kicxky Vixen-Styles, EarthIntruder, Sienna Desire, Xochi Mochi, Grotesqua, Daniel Demented, Loris Queen, Lady VaJayJay, & Ursula Major. Proceeds dedicated to the continued support of education and communication focused on the prevention of HIV incidence within our Latino youth community.
VIDA
BOWL FOR LIFE
2016
On Saturday, July 9, 2016, VIDA held its 1st Annual Bowl for Life 2016 fundraiser hosted by Glitz Glam as Carmen Miranda. Bowlers danced to the latest Latin swing, cumbias, and salsa music provided by DJ Clypzo while bowling. The San Diego Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence gave a speech on the impact HIV AIDS that moved people to tears. Funds raised supported the continued education and community alliances in the against the rise of HIV incidences plaguing our Latino youth community.
NATIONAL LATINO AIDS AWARENESS MASS
2016
On Saturday, October 15, 2016, VIDA held its 2nd Annual National Latino AIDS Awareness Day Memorial for those Latino lives impacted by HIV & AIDS. City Councilman David Alvarez spoke on the importance of education and communication in the family, partners, and in the community. This year, VIDA focused on the impact of stigmas and how the community needs to work together to overcome the barriers that are caused by stigmas and ignorance.
NATIONAL LATINO AIDS AWARENESS MASS
2015
On National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, Thursday, October 15, 2015, VIDA held a memorial & remembrance service for those Latino lives and families that have been impacted by HIV & AIDS at St. Paul’s Cathedral, San Diego, CA. San Diego Community Leaders spoke about the pandemic that continues to impact the Latinx community of all ages and genders and emphasized the importance of that continued work is essential in the fight against HIV & AIDS. HIV testing provided by CASA of San Ysidro.