House of Latex Project and Ball

For more information about Latex Ball e-mail us at LatexBall@gmhc.org

The House of Latex Project

The House of Latex Project is a program of Gay Men's Health Crisis (GMHC) that gives life to youth in the House and Ball scene and empowers the community to promote HIV prevention and awareness. The Latex Project was the first to provide HIV/AIDS awareness, education and resources within the House and Ball scene. Latex has been a presence in the House and Ball community since 1991, transcending house and category, representing in the name of health, wellness and safer sex. We are proud to be here - offering support, workshops, testing, kiki functions, mini-balls, our annual Latex ball and access to services throughout GMHC. We believe that everybody is a Latex because we are all here to spread our knowledge from peer to peer. To find out more about the Latex Project, check us out at: www.myspace.com/latexproject

4REAL (Community PROMISE)

4 REAL—which means Role Models Educating All Labels— is a GMHC program made up of a group of House and Ball kids dedicated to promoting HIV prevention in the scene. They call themselves the Shawam’s. They are courageous, honest and responsible youth who are stepping up to share their stories about how they deal with issues related to HIV in their lives. By sharing their stories, the Shawam's allow other House and Ball community members who might be in similar situations to learn from their experiences. To find out more or to become a Shawam, check us out at: www.myspace.com/4realcommunitypromise

GMHC

GMHC believes in promoting health and wellness of all people affected by HIV and AIDS. Whether you're interested in getting tested for HIV or if you have HIV/AIDS and are having difficulties, GMHC can help you. We offer an array of programs and services to thousands of men, women, and youth every year. Though some of our services are for registered clients only, there are many workshops and programs available to the general public regardless of HIV status, sexual orientation, or gender. To find out more about GMHC, check us out at: www.gmhc.org

GMHC Mission Statement

GMHC fights to end the AIDS epidemic and uplift the lives of all affected.

GMHC’S HOTLINE:

1-800-243-7692 or email@hotline.org