Series contains materials from the organization Churchmembers Assembled to React to AIDS (CARA or CARAS) and includes meeting minutes, financial records, correspondence, and educational materials. Fonds also contains records from two projects run by CARA: Morton House, a hospice for people living with AIDS, and AIDS-LINK, a project aimed at connecting people with AIDS to resources and support.
File contains AIDS-LINK administrative records and planning materials, including notes, steering committee terms of reference, sponsor lists, job descriptions, correspondence, evaluation forms, and pamphlet mock-ups.
Series contains materials related to AIDS-LINK, a volunteer-based project operated by CARAS to institute interfaith pastoral services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. The project was launched in 1996 and ceased operations in the early 2000s.
File contains flyers and information sheets on Awake the World, a multi-media meditation on AIDS; correspondence and press releases regarding AIDS-LINK operations; AIDS-LINK financial statements; and a mailing list. File also contains CARAS meeting minutes.
File contains a draft copy of a document outlining what AIDS-LINK is and who they serve, handwritten notes, a final draft of the mission vision statement, a copy of AIDS community action program funding guidelines, pamphlets for CARAS, a press release, and correspondence.
File contains the AIDS-LINK personnel records for interfaith chaplain Roy Ellis. Materials include a job description, candidate evaluation materials, a letter of offer to Roy Ellis, Roy Ellis' curriculum vitae and references, correspondence regarding the CV and job application, and a pamphlet titled "Enhancing the well-being of those affected with HIV and AIDS".
File contains AIDS-LINK proposals, project descriptions, correspondence, and letters of support. File also contains an assessment of needs for persons with AIDS conducted by the Nova Scotia Persons With AIDS Coalition, and a document titled "Update: HIV/AIDS in Nova Scotia".
File contains account summaries, treasurers reports, sample budgets, planning materials for a fundraising raffle, correspondence regarding fundraising, and photocopies of handwritten financial records.
File contains correspondence from members and organizations participating in CARAS and correspondence to Morton House. File also contains a transcript of an interview regarding housing options for people with AID; a proposal for a counselling centre in North End Halifax; a strategic document from the Atlantic AIDS network; a list of audio-visual educational materials; a AIDS mastery workshop registration form; a public service announcement regarding a film viewing; and a copy of the Morton House proposal including estimated costs.
File contains correspondence with CARAS donors dated 1996 to 1997. Correspondence primarily related to donations made in the name of Dr. Peter Brothers. File also contains Brothers' obituary, a program from his funeral service, and notes regarding donations.
File contains correspondence, clippings, and notes regarding the Spirituality and AIDS Conference, held December 3 1994, and the relationship between religion and homosexuality.
Sub-series contains records of fundraisers and other events hosted by CARAS and other Halifax-based organizations promoting causes related to HIV/AIDS. Materials include promotional materials, programs, pamphlets, memos, correspondence, and planning documents.
File contains materials related to the 1999 AIDS vigil, including posters, flyers, planning committee minutes, correspondence, song lyrics, and speaking notes.
File contains correspondence regarding the potential sale of Morton House, a market analysis, and realtor's opinion of value. File also contains one pamphlet for Morton House.
File contains materials regarding a CARAS survey of churches and religious groups to identify attitudes towards individuals with HIV/AIDS and faith groups' involvement with CARAS or other HIV/AIDS support programs. Materials include the survey report, correspondence, memos, minutes, and notes.
Series contains materials produced or collected as part of Larry Baxter's involvement with community HIV/AIDS organizations in Nova Scotia, including AIDS Nova Scotia [formerly MACAIDS], the Nova Scotia Persons With AIDS Coalition [NSPWAC], and the AIDS Coalition of Nova Scotia [ACNS]. Materials in this series document health and legal advocacy efforts for persons with HIV/AIDS, including research, lobbying, and community events.
File contains the Morton House Residence Committee annual report for 1989-1990, correspondence regarding utility hook ups, insurance documents, and a real estate appraisal report. File also contains two photographs of the exterior of Morton House, located in the residence committee report.
File contains AIDS Nova Scotia internal reports, financial statements, memos and correspondence, press releases, and meeting agendas. File also contains background information on the ANS research fund and guidelines for applicants, agendas, minutes and reports from research fund advisory committee.
File contains materials related to the AIDS Community Action Program [ACAP], including documents outlining program goals and requirements, correspondence, press releases, and briefs related to ACAP funding for AIDS-related projects.
File contains AIDS Nova Scotia correspondence, financial statements, internal reports, workshop schedules, 1991 general meeting agenda and minutes, INFORM-AIDS meeting minutes, and one copy of the Strategies for the 90s discussion document.
File contains draft copies of administrative documents, including the memorandum of association, bi-laws, and job descriptions. File also contains one draft copy of a 1989 evaluation report; one copy of the July 1988 strategic plan, and associated planning materials and notes; workshop information, schedules, and registration forms; correspondence; and recommendations for the Nova Scotia Task Force on AIDS.
File contains five pamphlets produced by AIDS Nova Scotia, one letter of support from the Nova Scotia Liberal, and issues of the ANS newsletter Thinking Positively published between 1992-1994.
File contains correspondence between AIDS Nova Scotia, elected officials, and other government staff; administrative guiding documents; fundraising guidelines and requests; project proposals, research materials and summaries; reports, press releases, and minutes from ANS other and Canadian AIDS groups; news clippings; and notes.
File contains materials related to AIDS Nova Scotia [ANS] AIDS Educators' Workshops, 1989-1991. Materials include correspondence, promotional materials, agendas, resource lists and reference materials, evaluation forms and summaries, needs assessment materials and results, notes, and planning materials.
File contains materials related to a 1992 federal audit of AIDS Nova Scotia expenses. Materials include correspondence, audit comments, and one copy of the audit report.
File contains administrative records produced by the Metro Area Committee on AIDS [MACAIDS] board of directors from 1988-1989. Materials include meeting agendas and minutes, memos and correspondence, strategic planning materials, by-laws and internal policies, financial statements, reports and recommendations, project proposals and planning materials, grant applications, committee documents, and notes.
File contains materials related to the Are You Ready for AIDS in the Workplace conference, held March 31 1989 by the Metro Area Committee on AIDS. Materials include agendas and preparatory information for conference attendees, one conference pamphlet mock-up, and correspondence with conference speakers.
File contains administrative records produced by the AIDS Nova Scotia [ANS] board of directors from 1993-1994. Materials include meeting agendas and minutes, memos and correspondence, strategic planning materials, internal policies, reports and recommendations, budgets and financial statements, and notes. File also contains records from the joint steering committee for ANS and the Nova Scotia Persons With AIDS Coalition from 1992-1994, including agendas, minutes, and notes.
File contains terms of reference for the AIDS Nova Scotia [ANS] public education committee; speaker's bureau statistics from 1991; reference materials; and materials related to the Men's Project Retreat Weekend, including pamphlets, one schedule for the weekend, and correspondence.
File contains materials documenting exchanges between AIDS Nova Scotia and the Nova Scotia Department of Health regarding project initiatives and funding, including correspondence, meeting agendas, project recommendations, and funding proposals.
File contains AIDS Nova Scotia correspondence with other AIDS organizations, documents regarding volunteer needs, press releases, workshop materials, and budgets.