Yellowstone Aids Project

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United Way - Community Partner

Montana Nonprofit Association

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Billings, Montana
2906 1st Avenue
N. Suite 200, 59101
406-245-2029
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Office Hours
Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Events

World AIDS Day 2009

On December 4, YAP hosted our 14th Annual World AIDS Day Benefit at the Wingate. More than 200 people – clients, supporters and friends – attended. Net proceeds exceeded all prior years which will enable us to continue our efforts to support our client family, and also to do all we can to prevent future infections.

It’s important to recognize and thank all of those who made this event so successful: the staff of YAP who did such a great job of organizing the benefit; all of our event sponsors; The Wingate for providing such a fine venue as well as sponsoring the cost of Jeanne’s room; Marci Tatarka and Beyond Basil for the superb food and wine and a generous in kind donation; Cliff Potts for his wonderful artwork; Doug Stuart for his beautiful music; those who contributed to the silent auction; and all of our supporters who spent the evening with us.

The highlight of the evening was listening to our guest speaker – Jeanne White-Ginder – take us through the difficult path she and her family traveled as her son Ryan, fought and eventually succumbed to AIDS. It was very difficult to hear, but it’s essential that we all realize the history behind this terrible disease and the challenges in dealing with a sometimes ill-informed public, in order to better combat the disease.

Again – a huge “Thank You” to everyone who made this evening so rewarding. “Until There’s A Cure”, we will continue to fight every aspect of AIDS – and hope and Pray that someday we can say: “do you remember when . . .”.

View images from the latest World AIDS Day Event, Billings Montana.

World AIDS Day Award Recipient

Kate Cordes ~ For eight years, Kate served as a Board Member for the Yellowstone AIDS Project; including multiple terms as president. During this time, she provided vital guidance and worked with the agency as it grew and expanded to become an organization that’s recognized and respected throughout the state. Kate also helped steer the agency through various transitions and acted as a powerful advocate to raise awareness and increase community support.

Mark Ackerman Volunteer Award Recipient

Rick Minner ~ Rick Minner has been a valued volunteer and advocate for the Yellowstone AIDS Project, AIDSpirit USA, and other community groups, for years. His tireless efforts to support the community have been an inspiration to many. Rick has donated time and energy to deliver frozen meals throughout the year as well as help with keeping the Client Pantry stocked with necessities. Rick was also instrumental in organizing and expanding a resource library that has helped to empower others. Further, Rick has helped raise awareness by participating in various community events and has dedicated countless hours towards projects that support persons living with HIV/AIDS. Rick’s work has truly made an impact in the lives of many.