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Podcast: The Valley Today
Episode: Aids Response Effort: Providing Care, Education, and Support in Our Community
Description: Our conversation today welcomes Sara Jenkins and Mandy Underwood from the AIDS Response Effort (ARE). Our discussion sheds light on the organization's mission, services, and the ongoing battle against HIV and STIs in the Lord Fairfax Community Health District. AIDS Response Effort, Inc. (ARE for short) is a local grassroots nonprofit that has been serving the Northern Shenandoah Valley for more than 30 years. You may not have heard of ARE, but its staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure everyone has access to HIV care and prevention resources. While HIV may not be a top news story...