Center For Positive Connections - 8642 NE 2nd Avenue - Miami Shores - 33138 - Phone: 305.891.2066 - Fax: 305.234.2713 - email@PositiveConnections.org - Open M-TH 5:00pm - 10:00pm

Mission Statement:
To provide educational, emotional, holistic and social support to those infected and affected by chronic illness.

A letter from James Konschnik, Executive Director

It has been said that the true test of an organization is not what they produce or how much money they generate but how they positively affect the community around them. We are ready and poised to look ahead. As we look to the future and celebrate our 12th year of unswerving years of service the community we serve WENEED YOUR HELP!

We challenge YOU – our loyal supporters to help us to move THE CENTER FOR POSITIVE CONNECTIONS (TCPC) to be the best organization possible for the next year and beyond.

As most of you know TCPC is a nationally recognized not-for-profit organization leader in the treatment of HIV and in services offerings that complement traditional medical care. To better serve the community, TCPC provides HIV prevention and health education, social and emotional support, mental health counseling, holistic health treatments for those living with HIV/AIDS in South Florida. The Center is proud to continue to serve its core population and is pleased to announce its expansion of service offerings to also include those with other compromised immune disorders and chronic illnesses.

The Center for Positive Connections (TCPC) first opened its doors in 1994. Since that time, TCPC has grown in its provision of services now servicing all populations in need.

Not unlike other nonprofit organizations, we have been significantly affected by the erosion of funds from federal, state and local grants. Some foundations, that had previously helped to support our unique services, have been forced to reduce or eliminate support. It is now more important that ever for you to come forward and support our services and the surrounding community.

THE CHALLENGE IS ON! With your commitment and support we will be able to continue providing and expanding our valuable services to the residents of South Florida who have compromised immune systems and chronic illnesses.

With that thought in mind, we are asking for your tax-deductible monthly pledge.

Click here to find out the different levels of giving or here to be directed to a printable donation form.

We need you!! YOU ARE OUR FUTURE! Tell your friends.

We encourage you to visit us and tour. For more details on upcoming open house events or to visit us in person check out: www.positiveconnections.org or call us at 305-891-2066.

Thank you in advance for your support in helping us keep this dream alive and growing to achieve and support our mission.

Sincerely

James Konschnik
Executive Director
The Center for Positive Connections

Aid for AIDS

On Tuesday, November 28, 2006 we were pleased to attend the annual B-HIVE, Be HIV Educated, dinner at Florida International University. The dinner, attended by approximately 150 students, was organized to be the final fundraiser and formal donation announcement and check presentation from the group to TCPC. The evening was also a time for some testimonials from some of the members of TCPC to share there heartfelt stories with the students in attendance. It all started back in March of 2006 when we were approached by the group for a meeting. We met and both sides were very excited about our partnering together to help raise money and awareness for HIV/AIDS. Throughout the year the group formed and run by Tamara Marryshow, an FIU student, raised much needed money for the organization through a variety of innovative and creative ways including banner contests, bakesales, car washes and more. They also committed an entire Sunday early in the summer to come to The Center for Positive Connections and help to arrange their Resource Center and cleaning up the center.

According to Jim Konschnik, “ We are so grateful to Tamara and the entire FIU B-HIVE team for all their efforts and hardwork and we look forward to continuing our work with them. A special scholarship fund will be established in honor of the FIU B-HIVE Project to allow those we serve who cannot afford some our holistic services to continue to receive FREE or reduced services.”