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Dear Friend,
As I reflect back on this past year, and the 25 years preceding it, I'm reminded of the "family" that has made up The Wright House Wellness Center throughout the years. Some have moved on from this life, and others have gone on to accomplish great things - no longer needing our services, but returning now and then to simply say hello or thank you.
Like many families, we started small and then grew. We've lost loved ones, and we've gained new friends. We've changed, and we've moved. We've laughed, and we've cried. Throughout the years, however, we've always remained a family and held true to our values of caring for the mind, body and spirit of our fellow Central Texans affected by HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis C.
I am so proud of what we have accomplished in 2013. Please help us continue to support Central Texans living with or at risk for HIV, AIDS, and/or Hepatitis C, with a tax-deductible donation to The Wright House Wellness Center.
Thank you for being a part of our family,
Thanks for helping us
make an impact in 2013!
Disease Prevention Program:
Black: 81% | White: 4% | Hispanic: 15%
Ages 18-24: 30% | Ages 25-44: 48% | Ages 45+: 22%
Female: 62% | Male: 37% | Transgender or unreported: >1%
Best Single Source Plus (BSS+):
BSS+ is a collaborative housing case management program comprised of 13 local non-profit agencies. Individually in 2013, WHWC served 79 households, totaling 143 people, of which:
HIV+: 50
HCV+: 26
HIV+/HCV+: 6
Add'l Household Members: 61
Programs & Services Highlights:
- 76% of the 113 individuals receiving WHWC HIV Case Management services in 2013 achieved viral suppression at last test*. By comparison, 50% of HIV+ individuals statewide achieved viral suppression in 2012**.
- Provided HIV testing to 204 individuals.
- 186 individuals attended prevention education classes, thereby reducing their risk of HIV transmission.
- 18-20 clients attended a weekly support group and increased their social and emotional support.
* as of 5/8/2014
** According to Texas HIV Treatment Cascade, 2012, Prepared by Program Planning and Evalu- ation Group, HIV/STD Branch at the Texas Department of State Health Services, August, 2013.
Staff & Board Highlights
Staff
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15 Staff Members; 13% hold Master's degrees and
33% hold relevant professional licensure.
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60% have been employed 5+ years with WHWC
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WHWC employs staff who are culturally and linguistically appropriate to the population we serve.
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40% Black
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20% Hispanic
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13% bilingual (Spanish)
Board
- 9 Members
- 1/3 are consumers of WHWC services
- Produced new fundraiser, "Midnight in Paris," which raised $49,595.
Programs and Services Offered
Disease Management: Case Management | HIV Support Group | Complementary (Holistic) Health Therapies | Housing Case Management (Best Single Source Plus)
Disease Prevention: HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral (CTR) | Targeted Outreach and HIV Prevention Education
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The Wright House Wellness Center
4301-B N. IH-35
Austin, Texas 78722
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A BIG Thank you to our 2013 Supporters!
Hill Country Ride for AIDS
Donald D. Hammill Foundation
Shield-Ayres Foundation
Cleve H. Tandy Foundation
Lola Wright Foundation
St. David's Foundation
Whole Foods Market Chetan Kamdar Lee Manford and Casey Blass Central Texas Clinical Research The Law Office of Garrett C. Higley, PLLC The Laura and Bob Higley Foundation Knight Office Solutions Rain on 4th PaCRS Group AETNA Keith & Nikki Maples
Watters International Realty
Leah Graham
Premiere Party Central
Stacey Hoyt Events
Gallagher Benefit Services
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Piper & Turner, PLLC
J & M Insurance Services
Mauzy & Tucker, PLLC
LCRA United Charities Committee
United Court of Austin
Fado
Gilead Sciences
Janssen Therapeutics
TAPSNAP Phototainment
The Boon Group, Inc.
Al Shults
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