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Joyce Mitchell

President, Capital City AIDS Fund

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Capital City AIDS Fund condom dispensers now offer hand sanitizer

Here’s a Prevention Idea: Condoms and Hand Sanitizer!

Providing both is how Capital City AIDS Fund tackles the twin pandemics.

Protecting Your Sexual Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Capital City AIDS Fund helps distribute condoms and offers some sexy prevention advice.

Nicholaus Johnson is now earning his bachelor’s degree at California State University, Sacramento thanks to the Helen Veress Mitchell Scholarship Fund.

From the Dark Days of AIDS Arrives an Unexpected Gift

How a young man who died in 1995 helps HIV-positive students attend college today

He Loved Me Unconditionally and Made Me Strong

As the U.S. Conference on AIDS theme is “Ending the Epidemics in Their Memory,” Joyce Mitchell recalls Tom DesRosier.

“You’ll Never Meet a Man at that Damn AIDS Foundation”

Don’t be so sure, responds Cupid in this real-life tale of activism and romance.

Blowing Up the HIV/AIDS Myth

It’s true that overall HIV rates are declining in our country, but progress has been uneven.

An AIDS Fundraiser From the Heart and Tattooed on the Wrist! [VIDEOS]

Sacramento artists donate works to raise funds for college students living with HIV.

We Must Address the Rising Rates of Sexually Transmitted Infections

I know two people battling HPV-related cancer. Remember: Condoms save lives—and not just by preventing HIV.

Why Students Should Stop by the Campus “Love Lab”

Like the “Bruin Love Station,” this UCD cart hands out condoms and prevention messages—thanks to Capital City AIDS Fund.

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A Surprising Update on the HIV Funds Used to Separate Immigrant Families

After calls to lawmakers and activists, here’s what I learned about those Ryan White dollars.

How an Angel in Whiteface Awakened My Inner AIDS Activist

I’ve gone full circle with TV’s “AIDS Lifeline” and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

Gay Pride: As Relevant, Fun and Important as Ever!

Just ask Nicholaus Johnson, a former “junkie” with AIDS who is now a sober college student helping the HIV community.

The Little Red Golf Cart That Could Distribute Free Condoms on Campus

Thanks to Capital City AIDS Fund, the cart hands out condoms and safe-sex materials to college students.

Why Capital City AIDS Fund LOVES Barry Manilow!

For one thing, the iconic entertainer helped us earn funds to build an HIV/AIDS clinic.

The Inspiring Story of a Youth Scholar’s Unexpected HIV Test

This is why Capital City AIDS Fund provides scholarships—and condoms.

“Our Movement’s Work Is Shifting From Condoms to HIV Care”

Say what? That statement has me wondering why condoms and PrEP can’t get along, especially as sexually transmitted infections spike.

Raising Money to Help HIV-Positive College Students

Plus: How Greg Louganis supported the scholarships and spread the word about CCAF condom dispensers

How I Found My Passion for AIDS Advocacy…

…and earned an Emmy in the process!