Article: New Directions Awarded $1.6 Million in Federal Grants to Escalate HIV/AIDS Battle in Memphis


Tennessee TRIBUNE, The
12-06-2000
New Directions Awarded $1.6 Million in Federal Grants to Escalate HIV/AIDS
Battle in Memphis

HIV Testing Coalition formed to provide comprehensive community access

The U.S. Government has awarded two multi-year grants, totaling $1.6
million to Memphis-based New Directions, Inc. to escalate the battle
against AIDS in the city's African-American community. Responding to a
nationwide call to action from the federal government, New Directions
submitted a plan to increase awareness and institute a focused drive to
multiply voluntary testing in the city's red zones where HIV/AIDS has
reached frightening levels. New Directions created a direct-action plan to
increase ...

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