Today is National HIV Testing Day

June 27th is National HIV Testing Day!

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is the virus that causes AIDS. Today, in honor of National HIV Testing Day, Help Any Way You Can encourages you to get tested for HIV.

The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Many people with HIV don’t have any symptoms. In the United States, 1 in 5 people living with HIV don't know they have it.

Even if you don’t feel sick, getting early treatment for HIV is important: early treatment can help you live a longer, healthier life.

Am I at risk for HIV?

HIV is spread through some of the body’s fluids, like blood, semen (cum), vaginal fluids, and breast milk. HIV is passed from one person to another by:

• Having unprotected sex (vaginal, anal, or oral) with a person who has HIV
• Sharing needles with someone who has HIV
• Breastfeeding, pregnancy, or childbirth if the mother has HIV
• Getting a blood transfusion that has HIV (very rare in the U.S.)

HIV testing is covered for many people under the Affordable Care Act, the health care reform law passed in 2010. Depending on your insurance plan, you may be able to get tested at no cost to you. Talk to your insurance provider.




For more information, visit the following websites
www.aids.gov 
 www.greaterthan.org  
http://www.haverahma.org/ 

Welcome: The Sequel

Photo by Keith Tyler

Hello, and welcome to Help Any Way You Can, a blog created to help spread the word about events, organizations, or information that can benefit the community.

 If you have been following this blog you may have noticed that it’s been awhile since its been updated. I underestimated the time it took to maintain a blog (shout out to all the bloggers, for all the work they do). However, I have learned a little more about blogging, and I will do my best to keep this blog updated.

If you are reading this blog for the first time, let’s cover some basics about this blog:

 1.  My name is Aminah, and I am the author and creator of Help Any Way You Can. In my spare  time,  I  like to write, read books, and learn about life and anything inspirational. I also like to spend  time with my family and find ways to better myself and the people around me.

       2. The reason I created this blog is because, I come across so many great causes, organizations,   and resources that help people, but I found unless you are in the right circles you may not even know they exist. I created this blog to share that information with you!   

            3. As I mentioned before this blog will highlight various  causes, organizations, and resources that help people. Some of the topics that have been covered before include Stamp out hunger, HIV testing day, and Men’s health month.

4. How can you get involved? If you have a cause, event, or information you would like to share, if you have a comment, questions or if you would like to write for Help Any Way You Can please leave a comment or fill out the form on the contact us page!

 In closing be well, be happy, be inspired!

Voting Resources

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Election Day is coming up fast, Tuesday, November 6 2012 to be exact.  This does not leave much time to prepare (if you have not already). I made a list of a few websites that will help you prepare to vote!

If you want to recap what the top issues are for each candidate check out this link from CNN.com   

If you want to find out how to register to vote, if your state requires id for you to vote, and if you can vote early check out respectmyvote.com

 If you want to find out where you can go to vote or find out information about absentee ballots check out canivote.org

If your overseas and want to find out how to vote check out overseasvotefoundation.org

If you feel that in any way, your right to vote is threatened please check out 866ourvote.com

Finally for those of you who are not sure if you should or want to vote please check out this article called "What is the Importance of Voting in America?" 

If you have additional voter resources you would like to add please leave it in the comments or email helpanywayucan@gmail.com

thank you!

Job Fair 9/11/12/ Yoga Challenge 9/9/12 Health Fair 9/29/12

Are you looking for a job ?

The Washington Post has the answer, on September 9, 2012 The Washington Post will post their mega jobs issue for the DC metro area with lots of jobs for you to pick from, in addition, they are having a job fair.

The Washington Post MEGA Career Fair
Tuesday, September 11th, 2012
10 AM—3 PM

Dulles Expo & Conference Center
4320 Chantilly Shopping Center
Chantilly, VA 20153

Employers please contact 1-877-842-3976 x 18 or careerfairs@washingtonpost.com
Job seekers please contact 1-877-842-3976 x 17 or resume@expoexpertsllc.com

Job seekers must bring a hard copy of their resume to the event

For more information please visit The Washington Post  

Looking for tips on how to find a job check out this resource How To Find A Job: When There Are No Jobs, 2012 Edition: A Necessary Job Search Book & Career Planning Guide For Surviving And Prospering In Today's Hyper Competitive Job Market 

Are you ready for a Yoga challenge?

Yoga Journal is having a 21 day yoga fitness challenge starting Sept. 9, 2012, maybe you’re a yoga pro or maybe it’s something you have always wanted to try either way why not challenge yourself and see how far you can go!  Check out Yoga Journal for more information!

 Looking for some beginners yoga? Try this Yoga For Beginners

Here is a reminder about an upcoming health fair

MD health fair

Date: Saturday, September 29, 2012

Time: 10:00 am to 3:00 pm (Registration begins at 9:00 am)

Event: Prince George’s County Council District 8 Community Health Fair 2012 Fitness is a family affair

They are providing medical, dental, and vision screenings, and flu shots*Hospital Representatives and vendors *Physical fitness activities for seniors, families and children* Giveaways and door prizes and much more!

Location: Harmony Hall

10701 Livingston Rd, Fort Washington, MD 20744

Please RSVP by calling 301-952-3860 or email councildistrict8@co.pg.md.us

Trying to learn new ways to improve your health? Check this out Eight Weeks to Optimum Health, Revised Edition: A Proven Program for Taking Full Advantage of Your Body's Natural Healing Power

If you have an event, organization, or resource similar to the ones that you see on this blog that you want to let people know about or if you have a question please leave a comment or email helpanywayucan@gmail.com

Thank you