BRATTLEBORO — In advance of its 25th anniversary elebration in 2012, the AIDS Project of Southern Vermont (APSV) is seeking photographs, artifacts, and memories created over the years.
Former Board members, volunteers, clients, and staff are particularly invited to go through albums and files and send along any pictures, posters, and other print and electronic depictions of APSV's important work in the community.
APSV would also welcome 1-3 minute video clips of people sharing experiences and memories for use in stories they'll be sharing via public access TV, community radio, and the web.
Taking this opportunity to self-assess, APSV also is seeking feedback from all community members about the value of the organization's various programs and services.
The APSV Board of Directors is interested in how people value their work, both as it affects individuals as well as the community. They have an online survey where people can quickly answer a few questions and give them ideas about our work.
What is most important to you about the Project? Is it that they are a resource for people living with HIV/AIDS and making sure they have access to such resources as medical care and housing? Is it their collaboration with the Vermont Foodbank in providing free meals, meats, vegetables, dairy products and nonperishables? What about their HIV Prevention programs for gay and bisexual men and for women at risk?
The survey - to be completed anonymously - is available online at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/VM9BPB2, or in print format by calling Karen at 802-254-4444. The first analysis of results will be done in early November, so it community members are asked to complete the survey by Nov. 1.