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House of Mercy Video Newsletters - Residents'
Bill of Rights 20th Anniversary Walk for AIDS
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Residence News... House of Mercy residents are looking forward to the holidays and
sharing meals and celebrations with volunteers. Thanks to the
Charlotte Prime Timers who delivered a carload of items for the
residence along with financial donations. Abbott Laboratories
generously donated 15 cases of nutritional supplement. Faith
Victory Ministry and God's Temple of Zion Church brought all the fixins'
for a Thanksgiving feast. Residents and staff also appreciated a
gift of five handmade quilts from the Belmont Abbey College Quilting
Program. Thanks to our many supporters who brighten the lives of House of Mercy residents during this holiday season.
Statistics... People living with HIV disease in the U.S. total over 1.1 million, including more than 468,000 with AIDS. Of those living with HIV disease, 21% (over 231,000 persons in the U.S.) are unaware of their status. More than half of new HIV infections in the U.S. occur in the South. The South has the greatest number of people estimated to be living with AIDS, as well as the most AIDS deaths and new AIDS diagnoses. The need for housing and specialized care for low-income persons living with AIDS continues as an estimated 35,000 people are now living with HIV or AIDS in North Carolina (including the 20% of HIV positive persons who are unaware of their infection). Make a difference..... You can make a difference in the lives of low-income persons living with AIDS in our area by supporting House of Mercy. Help change a life with a credit card donation, check or money order to payable to House of Mercy, P. O. Box 808, Belmont, NC 28012. You can give a gift in honor of or in memory of someone. An acknowledgement card will be sent to the persons you designate.
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