EDGE Philadelphia

Unlike many other AIDS fundraisers, AIDS Walks across the country continue to raise much-needed funds to support local AIDS organizations.

On March 8, the Philly-based group Bebashi will celebrate National Women & Girls’ HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, with HIV testing, guest speakers, lunch and even makeovers, all to stop the spread of HIV among women.

February 7 is National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, and in cities across the country, organizations are offering discussions, luncheons, HIV testing and other educational efforts aimed at lowering rates of HIV transmission in communities of color.

New York City will commemorate World AIDS Day with events from candlelight vigils, health fairs and HIV testing events to a special exhibition at the Leslie-Lohman Museum.

Washington, D.C. commemorates World AIDS Day with new healthcare policies, food drives, and a candlelight vigil.

EDGE Media Network reached out to the nation’s LGBT organizations before Election Day to ask what they wanted to see from the new president, from HIV funding to protection of service members and seniors, to combating homelessness and bullying.

The 2012 U.S. Conference on AIDS celebrates 25 years in Las Vegas by drafting a Declaration to End HIV/AIDS in America at their conference, being held now at Caesar’s Palace.

Are there any words more beautiful than truffle mac-n-cheese? If, for some silly reason (such as a diet), you missed this year’s Garden Party, here are the photos from the largest LGBT food festival in the States.

Artists and celebrities come together from June 29-July 1 for Art Project Los Angeles, an art auction to raise money for HIV services and prevention.

An estimated 45,000 walkers came out on May 20 to participate in the 27th Annual New York AIDS Walk, raising more than $6 million for AIDS Service Organizations.