UPCOMING EVENTS
2012
>>2/4/2012 -
Common Ground will be closed during renovation.
However, we are continuing all services at offsite locations! We apologize for any inconvenience.
Our staff is out in the field and is able to continue working with you to address your needs.
To contact us, call (310) 314-5480 to leave a message or email your case manager or provider.
For needle exchange call (310) 993-2984 or click here for hours.
Please keep checking the website for updates!
THANK YOU! We look forward to sharing our new space with you very soon.
>>Common Ground is moving!
We will be closed from January 30 – February 3 (limited services only) and we will reopen on Monday, February 6 at the new location!
2011
>>12/1/2011 - Thursday World AIDS Day
Join us beginning at 6PM at 725 California Avenue, Santa Monica
St. Monica Catholic Community will host an
Interfaith Service of Healing and Remembrance
to observe World AIDS Day. Join us as we honor
the memory of those who have died and offer prayers of healing to those affected by HIV/AIDS.
Then at 7:20 pm - Reed Park (California & Lincoln Blvd)
Common Ground - The Westside HIV Community Center will sponsor a candlelight procession beginning at Reed Park and ending at St. Augustine by the Sea Episcopal Church (1227 4th St.) where we will have a brief ceremony honoring those affected
by HIV/AIDS.
RSVP to Manny at mtrujillo@commongroundhiv.org.
(download flyer below)
>>11/2 through 11/5 - International Drug Policy Reform Conference
Join your colleagues in the drug policy reform movement to learn, network, and strategize. Together, we can advance drug policies based on science, compassion, health and human rights. For more details visit www.reformconference.org.
>>08/27 - Shop at Kiehl's to benefit Common Ground
Shop at Kiehl’s for the finest skin and hair products
&
Common Ground will get
15% of the sales!
Join us at Kiehl’s
on 8/27 from 4 - 7 pm at 1516 Montana Ave.
Santa Monica, CA 9040. Free wine & cheese while you shop!
If you can't make it into the store for the event, Kiehl's will be happy to waive shipping charges
on any phone order placed on August 27th. Place your phone order at (310) 255-0055!
>>07/30 - Volunteer Appreciation Party
We couldn't do what we do without you! Join us from 4 pm to 6 pm to celebrate all your good work. RSVP and get directions to Manny - (310) 314-5480.
>>06/27 through 7/01/2011 -
National HIV Testing Week
MONDAY - 6/27 Santa Monica College, 12 - 5 pm, 1900 Pico Blvd - Nurses Office
TUESDAY - 6/28 Inglewood Needle Exchange,
9 - 11 am, 4550 W. Century Blvd, Inglewood
WEDNESDAY - 6/29 - CARE Testing Event - Common Ground,
11 - 3 pm, 2012 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica
WEDNESDAY - 6/29 Rooster Fish BBQ
4 - 8 pm, 1302 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice
FRIDAY - 7/1 - HYPE Testing Event - Common Ground,
5:45 - 8:30 pm, 2012 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica
>>06/16 through 6/30/2011 -
Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar - Happy Hour Proceeds
The Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar will benefit Common Ground with 15% of the proceeds from happy hour. Come alone or invite friends any weekday evening between 4 and 7PM or until closing on Monday. The Pourtal is located at 104 Santa Monica Boulevard, walking distance from Santa Monica Pier or the Promenade. www.pourtal.com
>>06/27/2011 -
Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar Social
Join Common Ground staff and donors starting at 5PM.
The Pourtal is located at 104 Santa Monica Boulevard, walking distance from Santa Monica Pier or the Promenade. www.pourtal.com
>>06/21/2011 -
Wine & Wisdom Gala
Entertainment AIDS Alliance will benefit Common Ground at their annual WINE & WISDOM gala at the Skirball Center on Tuesday, June 21st. Fun starts at 6:30PM with wine and hors d’oeuvres, live and silent auctions, plus live jazz with Lori Jenaire, Brian Simpson and The Dave Koz Band. Purchase tickets for just $35 – or $135 with a VIP gift bag – at entertainmentaidsalliance.org
>>06/09/2011 -
Tour of Common Ground
If you – or someone you know – would like to learn more about what we do, this is a great way to meet staff and volunteers and hear directly from some of the people we serve. RSVP to Manny at 310-314-5480, ext. 128 or info@CommonGroundHIV.org.
>>04/10/2011-
See Common Ground on ABC's Secret Millionaire!
Watch with us on Sunday 4/10th at:
The Pourtal Wine Tasting Bar
104 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA 90401
www.pourtal.com
We'll start gathering at the Pourtal at 7:30, the program airs at 8PM!
>>Thank you to everyone who supported us during our Annual Fundraiser!
>> 03/19/11 - Common Ground Annual Champagne Brunch Fundraiser
This year's complimentary champagne brunch will be hosted by actor & activist Mike Farrell.
Click the invite to RSVP!
PAST EVENTS
2010
4th Annual Candlelight Vigil - 12/1/10
Join us for a candlelight vigil from 6 - 8 pm in observance of World AIDS Day.
We will walk together to Santa Monica City Hall. The theme for this global event is “Universal Access and Human Rights” emphasizing the critical need for universal access to essential care.
Meet us at Common Ground - 2012 Lincoln Blvd (one block south
of Pico). Even if you are unable to walk with us, please join us at the agency.
Fall Friend Mixer - Saturday 10/02/10 -- 6 pm to 8 pm
Please join us for a small gathering of Common Ground friends and donors at Hamilton Galleries.
Enjoy art, wine, appetizers... and meet people like you who are committed to the fight against HIV.
Hamilton Galleries | 1431 Ocean Avenue |
Santa Monica, CA 90401.
RSVP to Manny
Meet Jack Mackenroth at Common Ground - Thursday 10/14/10 -- 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
HIV-positive fashion designer and former “Project Runway” contestant Jack Mackenroth has offered to do a speaking engagement for CG to discuss his experience living with HIV for more than 20 years as well as his latest project, a national initiative called Living Positive by Design (LPBD).
LPBD is an HIV and AIDS education campaign sponsored by Merck & Co., Inc. that aims to combat the stigma associated with HIV and highlights the importance for people living with HIV to have a positive outlook on life while effectively managing their disease.
All food will be catered by Mercck & Co., Inc. RSVP to Manny
AIDS WALK LA - Sunday 10/17/10
Team Common Ground is registered as a Community Coalition Initiative (CCI) team, which means that we would be able to obtain 100% of all funds collected by eligible team members. Common Ground will also receive recognition in the AIDS Walk Los Angeles guide.
Please join Common Ground as we continue being an active member of the community.
Sign-in: 8:30AM,
Opening ceremony: 9:15AM,
Walk begins: 10:00AM
Volunteer Appreciation Party - Monday 10/18/10 -- 6 pm to 8 pm
Please join us to thank our volunteers for all their hard work; it’s true we would not be able to do our great work without their dedication and commitment.
RSVP to Manny
Faith Based Community Tour - Monday 10/25/10 -- 6 pm to 8 pm
Please join local community churches for a tour of Common Ground. Our tours take just one hour and offers you a personal view of our Prevention and Care programs.
Talk with our staff, volunteers, and some of the people we serve. RSVP to Manny
Annual Client BBQ - 07/2010
Volunteer Appreciation Party! Monday 07/19/10 - 6 to 8 pm
We can't do what we do without our extraordinary group of volunteers. Please join us for a celebration to honor all your great work. At Common Ground from 6 -8 pm.
Wine and hor d'oeuvres.
Wine and Wisdom - 06/22/10
The Entertainment AIDS Alliance will be honoring (and benefiting) Common Ground at their big annual reception and mixer at Skirball Center on Tuesday Evening June 22nd.
Event under the stars with wine and hors d'oeuvres, silent & live auctions, and music by the Lori Jenaire Jazz Quartet.
"A toast to Common Ground" Annual Champagne Brunch Fundraiser - 03/20/10
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| Common Ground Toast 2010 |
View images of the Annual Champagne Brunch.
"Love in a Cemetery" - 02/06/10
The 18th Street Gallery will host a private showing of "Love in a Cemetery" from 6-8PM.
For details visit love_cemetery.php.
2009
3rd Annual Candlelight Vigil - 12/1/09
Join us for a candlelight vigil from 6 - 8 pm in observance of World AIDS Day.
We will walk together to Santa Monica City Hall with guest speaker Richard
Bloom, Santa Monica Mayor Pro Tem. The theme for this global event is "Keep the Promise" - a call on governments to fulfill promises made ensuring
access to HIV care.
Meet us at Common Ground - 2012 Lincoln Blvd (one block south
of Pico). Even if you are unable to walk with us, please join us at the agency.
Volunteer Appreciation Party! - 10/29/09
This past year was more challenging than others. We couldn't have accomplished so much without the extraordinary group of volunteers. Please join us for a celebration to honor all your great work.
AIDS Walk - LA - 10/18/09
Join Common Ground's Aids Walk Team!
LA County Rally and Protest - 06/05/09
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the North Entrance, Hollywood Forever Cemetery. 6000 Santa Monica Boulevard (between Gower and Van Ness) Hollywood. Come wearing a red shirt. (download pdf)
Aligning Ourselves with Hope - 03/21/09
A record-breaking crowd turned out for a Common Ground fundraising brunch March 21 at the Fairmont Miramar in Santa Monica. Speaker Sheila Kuehl said the strong show of support - despite the economic downturn - proved that people in our community "are aligning ourselves
with hope."
More donors attended and contributed than ever before, helping support growing demand for Common Ground services. "This is an especially tough year," according to Executive Director Sharon Chamberlain. "This financial crisis has hit hard with the people we serve. More people
are showing up who need help. And they have greater needs."
This increase in demand coincides with an unexpected decrease in funding from LA County to support Common Ground's HIV prevention and care services. The cuts are part of county-wide budget slashing in response to lost tax revenues.
"We must meet this challenge. So many people are in trouble - we can't let their needs go unmet," said Chamberlain. "The cost of not helping is simply too high."
Click on the image below to see photos from the event. And if you have already, please make your contribution.
2008
2nd Annual World Aids Day Event - 12/01/08
The SPA 5 Consumer Advisory Board and Common Ground hosted our 2nd Annual World AIDS Day event on 12/1/08. Twice as many people attended the event this year including clients, children, parents and community members.
After meeting at Common Ground, the group took a candlelight walk to City Hall where HIV advocate Everett Alexander spoke. We returned to the agency for a reception.
This event was also covered by the Santa Monica Daily Press and is featured on the front page of the December 2, 2008 edition. You can follow this link to view the event: http://www.smdp.com/site/archives/120208.pdf
Thank you to all who participated and made this a memorable event! A special thank you to the SPA 5 Consumer Advisory Council for all their hard work.
