Resurrection Outreach Ministry
Providing services to individuals and communities impacted by HIV/AIDS

Why Should the Church Care about HIV/AIDS?

“The churches have strengths, they have credibility, and they are grounded in communities. This offers them the opportunity to make a real difference in combating HIV/AIDS. To respond to this challenge, the churches must be transformed in the face of the HIV/AIDS crisis, in order that they may become a force for transformation — bringing healing, hope, and accompaniment to all affected by HIV/AIDS.”

From the plan of action developed by churches, ecumenical and church-related organizations in Africa, Europe and North America and the World Council of Churches at the Global Consultation on the Ecumenical Response to HIV/AIDS in Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, November 2001

Services Provided

• Community Prevention and Education Training

• Peer Advocacy

• Referral Services

• Spiritual Support

• Annual World Aids Day Events

HIV/AIDS Facts

• In 2005, HIV/AIDS was diagnosed for an estimated 9,708 women. Based on data from 33 states with long-term, confidential name-based HIV reporting.

• High-risk heterosexual contact was the source of 80% of these newly diagnosed infections.

• For African Americans and other blacks, HIV/AIDS is a leading cause of death.
  In 2004, African Americans were disproportionately affected by HIV infection; accounting for 55% of all HIV infections reported among persons aged 13–24.

• The leading cause of death for black women (including African American women) aged 25–34 years.

• The 4th leading cause of death for Hispanic women aged 35–44 years.

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