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Mazzoni Center’s ground-breaking initiatives and innovative programs often land us in print and on the airwaves.  Additionally, our experience and expertise in thee areas of HIV/AIDS and LGBT health and well being often positions the agency as the authority for news media on various health issues.  Find out about those newsbreaking items here first.  Click on items on the menu below to find out more about what Mazzoni Center is doing.

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Mazzoni Executive Director Nurit Shein is interviewed by CN8.

Recent News

Building youth LEADers
02/02/2012

 

On Saturday, March 17 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM Mazzoni Center will present our annual LEAD event, aimed at high school students who are active or wish to become involved in the citywide GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) Network.  

Open Bar III event to honor Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown
02/01/2012

On Tuesday, March 6 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM Mazzoni Center will present the third annual Open Bar event, raising funds and awareness about the agency's Legal Services for low-income LGBT individuals in Pennsylvania.

Ask the Sexperts: Valentine's advice from our Wellness Counseling team
02/01/2012

 

In honor of Valentine's Day we're presenting a special Q&A - all about how to have hot, fun, safe sex - with our crack team of Wellness Counselors.  

National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is February 7
02/01/2012

Mazzoni Center will offer free rapid testing from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at our Washington West location (1201 Locust Street), and from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Community College of Philadelphia (17th & Spring Garden) where our mobile testing unit will be stationed.

Featured Donor of the month: Susan Edwards
02/01/2012

Susan Edwards has a history of giving to the LGBT and HIV/AIDS communities, both of her time and her resources.  

Thinking about recovery in 2012?
02/01/2012

Where do you begin, if you’ve decided that you’d like to reduce or eliminate the use of substances in your own life? 

Ally of the month: Elaine Grobman
01/05/2012

For twenty-two years, Elaine Grobman has been involved in the fight against breast cancer.  In 2001 Grobman was instrumental in the founding of the Komen Philadelphia Affiliate, serving as the Executive Director and quickly growing it into one of the most successful Komen Affiliates nationwide.

Coping with post-holiday financial stress
01/04/2012

Anita R. Gooding, an intern in our Open Door counseling program and a 2nd-year MSW student at the University of Pennsylvania, shares some thoughts on how to handle the financial stress that often comes with a new year.

PA General Assembly members lending support to LGBT communities
01/04/2012

More than 24 Members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly have reaffirmed their support for equal treatment for all Pennsylvanians by joining the newly-formed bi-partisan LGBT Equality Caucus.

Whole Foods will donate 5% of proceeds to Mazzoni Center on January 12
01/03/2012

On Thursday, January 12, 2012, your grocery dollars will buy more than pantry staples for your home. Philadelphia's two Whole Foods Market locations, Callowhill and South Street, will be donating 5% of their net profits from the day towards Mazzoni Center’s food bank, known as Vivian’s Cupboard.