HIV/AIDS housing funds available
The city’s Office of Housing and Community Development has issued a Request for Proposals for nonprofit organizations that provide rental assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS. The funding is available to organizations with previous experience in the HIV/AIDS housing field in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties.
The money, generated through a funding increase from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS program, will likely only be available for two years.
Local nonprofits interested in learning more about the funding opportunity are invited to attend a briefing session at 10 a.m. Aug. 26 at 1234 Market St., in the 17th-floor boardroom.
The RFP and other information about submissions are available at www.phila.gov/ohcd.
Yoga marriage benefit
Dhyana Yoga, 3945 Chestnut St., second floor, will host a special yoga class from 1-3:30 p.m. Aug. 22 that aims to raise awareness of and funds for the fight for marriage equality.
The Partner Yoga for Marriage Equality workshop will allow participants — both new to yoga and those who are more experienced — to explore a series of linked poses.
All proceeds from the class will go to benefit Equality Advocates Pennsylvania. Attendance is $50 per person. Participants can come as partners or singles.
For more information, visit www.dhyana-yoga.com or call (215) 496-0770.
Try out for Crusis women’s choir
The Anna Crusis Women’s Choir will host auditions for its upcoming season from 7-9:30 p.m. Aug. 25 at Magee Rehabilitation Center, 1513 Race St.
The choir is seeking women of all skill levels and has parts available for both sopranos and altos.
To schedule an audition, call Leona at (215) 848-2045. Special arrangements can be made for those who want to try out but can’t make Tuesday’s auditions.
For more information about Anna Crusis, visit www.annacrusis.org.
— Jen Colletta