Recovery Coach Training—July 2024

Alliance holds frequent Recovery Coach Trainings which consist of 50 hours of intense education. Graduates emerge from the program with knowledge, and new ways of thinking about recovery, the roles and limitations of medication-assisted recovery, and ethical considerations for recovery. Always a popular offering, the July 2024 cycle graduated 25 people. All photos: David Nager/Alliance

Alliance CASA Washington Heights Hosts Dominos Tournament

CASA Washington Heights hosted a Dominoes tournament on Friday, July 5th to give our participants a sense of community and engagement.

Dominoes is a popular and very loved game, in the Hispanic population. When in the heights, you will often see residents playing in groups in the streets. We plan to hold a tournament, once a month in the hopes of more clients participating, bringing a friend “potential clients” and having a safe space for clients to come enjoy a fun game within their peers in their community. 

The winners received a $25 target card. Additionally, refreshments, snacks, and music contributions were made by each staff member.

Alliance co-hosts Matrimony-themed Kiki Ball on HIV Testing Day

On Thursday, June 27, Alliance hosted a Matrimony-themed Kiki Ball at Performance Space New York (right above our LLOC outreach center), and over 300 people came to attend or participate in the ball. Costumes and energy were amazing, and winners of the nearly 20 categories received large cash prizes.

The event took place on National HIV Testing Day, and Alliance, and our friends at Project STAY, conducted dozens of HIV and hep C tests. The ball featured performers from the houses of Marciano, Blue Baton, Moulin, Juicy Couture, Arizona, Berkin, Versacce, Telfar, and more.

Photos: Kaitlyn Fudge/Alliance