The People's Caucus

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The People’s Caucus of San Antonio is a peer group whose mission is to unify the HIV+ community by gathering information and input from persons living with HIV/AIDS and using this information to bring changes and excellence to San Antonio and South Texas. Thus empowering all HIV/AIDS challenged individuals in our community to live the highest quality of life possible without discrimination in receiving care or services. The Caucus’ role is to be the voice of all people living with HIV/AIDS. We want to know if there are things going on in the community that need to be addressed, to include service delivery and quality of the service from any organization.

The People's Caucus was established to strengthen full and effective participation of people with HIV/AIDS, and to provide feedback on Planning Council activities and regular input into Planning Council processes. The Caucus will have one community elected Chair and one appointed by the Planning Council Co-Chairs.

The following are the People’s Caucus core deliverables:  Assisting other committees of the Planning Council to assure that the work of the Planning Council is performed in a culturally sensitive manner;  Identifying traditionally underserved and/or hard-to-reach populations;  Creating liaisons and/or relationships within the traditionally underserved and hard to reach populations; and Performing other duties as may be required or as assigned by the Planning Council. 

The People's Caucus produces a "New Client Orientation Packet" consisting of information contained in this website, plus brochures produced by the individual AIDS Service Organizations.  Your case manager can provide you with this packet.

The Caucus meets the first Friday of the month at noon, lunch will be provided.  Check the calendar for specific date or call 264.2518 for information. Transportation provided for persons infected/affected by HIV/AIDS.