Early on in the HIV / AIDS pandemic Lisa
Hernandez worked with the community in Las Vegas to better the lives
of those with HIV and their loved ones. She started the community
based organization Nevada AIDS Project. Her work is well known in
the Las Vegas valley, as well as all Nevada and beyond.
Our current group started as Nevada Education, Prevention, Research
and Advocacy. (NEPRA) in December of 2005. This was a mouthful to
say however, and shortly afterward we came up with the name Nevada
AIDS Project. As our new group got to be known locally by this name
we were told that it had been used in the past, and that the
original group had been lead by Lisa Hernandez. Months later we
contacted Lisa and met with her for lunch. She explained that the
group of the past supported the community with meals, and assistance
with basic human needs. The newly formed NAP, as you may know, has a
very different focus.
Our new group promotes HIV Knowledge, Transmission Prevention,
Pharmaceuticals Research and Advocacy for the HIV Community while
working toward a culture of disclosure and acceptance.
Our first Positive Living classes were held at The Gay and Lesbian
Center of Southern Nevada (a. k. a. "The Center") in May of 2006.
The classes continue today in various locations in the Las Vegas
area. Our group continues to grow and the culture is changing for
the better.
Our Thanks! to those who
participated in the past and are currently involved, and
Welcome! to those thinking about
participating.
