December Events & World AIDS Day Highlights
December is always a meaningful month here at REACH Ministries, and this year is no exception. We are closing out 2025 with a full calendar of support groups, creative activities, and community-building events — both in-person and online. Before sharing this month’s schedule, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on an important milestone we celebrated yesterday.
🌍 World AIDS Day 2025 – Bringing Community Leaders Together
On December 2nd, we hosted a World AIDS Day luncheon focused on bringing HIV education to church leaders and community faith workers. Motivated by the troubling rise in HIV-positive births in our region, we have been deeply exploring how to reach wider networks with preventative information, maternal health education, and compassionate understanding.
We were honored to welcome individuals from multiple churches and faith backgrounds. Our program blended HIV basics with faith-centered approaches to supporting community members — and the response was incredibly encouraging. Many attendees expressed a renewed commitment to educating their congregations and helping ensure pregnant women in their communities are tested.
While this particular event was designed for church leaders, it is important to clarify that REACH does not offer religious services in our programming. Our families come from a wide range of religious and non-religious backgrounds. All of our participant programming is non-faith-based unless someone specifically requests spiritual support, in which case we gladly refer them to a trusted person within our broad community network.
We extend our deepest gratitude to all who attended and helped make the luncheon meaningful.
🎄 December 2025 Events & Support Groups
We have several opportunities for connection, support, and creativity this month. Please feel free to share this schedule with anyone who might benefit.
Positive Adults Support Group ZOOM
📅 Monday, December 1
🕛 12:00 PM
World AIDS Day Luncheon
📅 Tuesday, December 2
🕦 11:30 AM
(Thank you to all who joined!)
Creative Expressions – In Person (at the REACH Office)
📅 Tuesday, December 9
🕚 11:00 AM
Join us for a fun and relaxing morning of ornament-making.
Lifetime Survivors Support Group ZOOM
📅 Tuesday, December 9
🕢 7:30 PM
Positive Adults Support Group ZOOM
📅 Monday, December 15
🕛 12:00 PM
Winter Party on Zoom
📅 Saturday, December 20
🕚 11:00 AM
A fun, cozy event for all ages! Activities, games, and connection from home.
Youth Creative Expressions – Zoom Group
📅 Tuesday, December 30
🕓 4:00 PM
A great way for youth to wrap up the year with creativity and community.
💛 Staying Connected
As always, REACH remains committed to providing safe, supportive, and judgment-free spaces for individuals, youth, adults, and families affected by HIV. We are incredibly grateful for our community partners, donors, volunteers, and the families who continue to trust us.
If you have questions about any of our programs, or if you know someone who might benefit from our support, we would love to connect.
Thank you for being part of the REACH family — and we wish you a warm, joyful December.
