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Caracole is devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The work we do to end the HIV epidemic is central to a healthy community.

We offer HIV prevention services and provide safe and affordable housing and case management for those living with HIV. Caracole is Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS. For people living with HIV, we provide housing, case management and pharmacy services to improve health and well-being. Our prevention services focus on outreach, testing, education and harm reduction to help people reduce their risk for HIV. Volunteer, donate or find out how we can help you or someone you love at caracole.org

10/22/2026

That’s a wrap on Caraconference 2026! Over two days, advocates, experts and community members came together to exchange ideas, build connections and explore the policies and actions shaping the fight against HIV.

Thank you to our speakers, partners, sponsors, exhibitors and attendees for sharing your perspectives and helping move this important work forward.

The conference may be over, but the fight continues!

Catch the highlights from Caraconference 2026: caracole.org/event/caraconference-2026

10/21/2026

Important News! Time to March!

We planned on releasing the flyer below today, but we didn’t expect the timing to be this perfect.

It was just announced that a federal appeals court has granted HUD’s request for a temporary stay on a lower court’s ruling. This decision temporarily pauses the order that struck down the 2026 Continuum of Care Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

In plain language: while this legal battle continues, HUD is cleared to reissue its 2026 funding guidelines—harmful changes and all.

If fully implemented, these changes will:

•Trade stable, permanent housing for expensive temporary housing, causing a devastating net loss of homes.

•Replace compassionate, proven interventions with aggressive, forced compliance and increased policing.

•Push an estimated 100,000 people across the country back into homelessness.

While HUD’s next move is uncertain, ours is clear. We will do everything in our power to protect life-sustaining programming for Cincinnati and Hamilton County. We demand an immediate, permanent end to this attack on people who have experienced homelessness in the past, and on people who are without homes today.

It is the perfect time to march and rally our collective strength!

https://www.facebook.com/share/19ZSQGpH7p/

10/19/2026

Housing is health. Let’s make our voices heard!

On Wednesday, October 21, Cincinnati will unite with communities across the country for the National Day of Action.

We’ll be standing alongside our neighbors and community partners to speak up for fair, accessible and affordable housing. Will you join us?

📍 March begins at 11:30 AM at Piatt Park (Garfield Place at 8th and Vine streets, downtown)
📣 Rally begins at 12:15 PM at Cincinnati City Hall (801 Plum St., downtown Cincinnati)

Because everyone deserves a safe, stable place to call home.

10/15/2026

Conocer tu estado de VIH es un buen primer paso.

Hoy es el Día Nacional Latino de Concientización sobre el SIDA, una oportunidad para recordar que todas las personas merecen acceso a pruebas de VIH, prevención y atención médica.

En Estados Unidos, los hombres hispanos y latinos reciben un diagnóstico de VIH casi al doble de la tasa de los hombres en la población general. El estigma, las barreras del idioma, las preocupaciones relacionadas con la inmigración y el acceso limitado a servicios de salud que comprendan y respeten las diferentes culturas pueden hacer más difícil hacerse la prueba y recibir atención.

En Caracole, estamos trabajando para cambiar esta realidad. Ofrecemos pruebas de VIH GRATIS, tanto en persona como con kits para hacerte la prueba en casa. También te conectamos con servicios de atención médica y tratamiento para personas que viven con VIH. Nuestro personal bilingüe y los servicios de interpretación ayudan a que la atención sea más accesible, para que todas las personas se sientan apoyadas, respetadas y comprendidas.

Mereces recibir atención sin miedo ni prejuicios. Toma las riendas de tu salud: hazte la prueba, inicia conversaciones y ayúdanos a acabar con el estigma relacionado con el VIH en las comunidades latinas.

10/12/2026

Let’s get those signs ready! 🪧

On October 21, Cincinnati will come together for the National Day of Action to advocate for fair, accessible and affordable housing.

Want to make a statement? Join the Greater Cincinnati Homeless Coalition for a sign-making party on Wednesday, October 14. Drop in anytime between 3:00- 7:00 PM to create a sign for the upcoming march and rally.

📍 117 E. 12th Street, Cincinnati

At Caracole, we see firsthand how stable housing supports better health and well-being. We’re proud to join our community partners in standing up for housing access across Cincinnati.

10/12/2026

🍕 Pizza, dessert and a great cause? It’s a no-brainer.

Our friends at Scarlato's Pizza and Imperial Sovereign Queen City Court of the Buckeye Empire - Isqccbe are cooking up a Sunday night feast to benefit Caracole on Sunday, October 25, from 6:00 PM–8:00 PM.

For just $30, you’ll get multiple appetizers, homemade focaccia, salad, at least four different kinds of pizza, and a TON of homemade desserts. BYOB but coffee and water are provided.

This year, we’re excited to welcome members of Cincinnati Leather! They’ll share a little about their community and upcoming events.

And yes, you can keep it casual—or get in the Halloween spirit and dress in costume!

The 2024 dinner was a blast, and we’d love to see you there this year! Your ticket supports Caracole’s work in the community, so it’s a pretty delicious way to make a difference.

📅 Sunday, October 25
⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM
🎟️ $30 per ticket
📍 Scarlato’s Pizza, 3231 McHenry Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45211
🚗 On-street parking available within two blocks

Get your tickets today: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/sunday-dinner-caracole

10/07/2026

This month at Pozitive Attitudes, we’ll use art to explore the stereotypes and assumptions that can affect our communities—and the stigma people living with HIV may experience.

Caracole Case Manager and licensed art therapist Angie Hester, MA will lead us through a creative experience where we’ll have a chance to challenge those ideas, share our perspectives and express what we want others to understand about who we are beyond the stereotypes.

Join us for conversation, creativity and community. No art experience needed!

Dinner provided. Transportation available if needed.
🗓️ Wednesday, October 14
🕕 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Clifton Cultural Arts Center, 3412 Clifton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH

For more info or transportation help, contact:
Caracole: [email protected]
Equitas Health: [email protected]

10/01/2026

Timing is running out to register for Caraconference 2026 on October 15–16 in Cincinnati.

This event brings together leaders, changemakers and advocates who are committed to improving health outcomes and strengthening our communities.

If you’re looking for thoughtful discussions, practical learning and new perspectives, this is an event you don’t want to miss.

Register now: caracole.org/caraconference (link in bio)

09/27/2026

We have the tools to prevent and treat HIV. So what’s getting in the way?

Gay and bisexual men continue to face barriers to HIV prevention, testing and care—including limited awareness, access, stigma and other challenges that can make it harder to get the care they need.

In the US, gay and bisexual men account for 67% of new HIV diagnoses.

We know what can help: routine testing, PrEP, condoms and other prevention options, along with early diagnosis and effective treatment for people living with HIV.

The tools work. Now we need to make sure people can access them—without stigma, judgment or unnecessary barriers.

09/18/2026

HIV shouldn’t stop being part of the conversation as we grow older.

Today, more than half of people living with HIV in the US are age 50 or older.

For people aging with HIV, health needs can change over time. Managing long-term treatment, other health conditions, mental health and the stigma that can come with HIV can all play a role in overall well-being.

At the same time, HIV testing and prevention conversations don’t always include older adults. That can mean missed opportunities for testing, diagnosis and treatment.

HIV prevention, testing and care are for every age. Talking openly about HIV and making testing and care accessible can help people live healthier lives at every stage.

Let’s keep the conversation going: caracole.org (link in bio)

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