Cory Howard
Attendees at St. Elmo United Methodist Church’s fundraiser held last year for Chattanooga Cares. The third annual event is at Pier 2 Saturday, Feb. 27.Close to home
Rates of HIV infection in Hamilton County for 2014* 56 people were diagnosed* 39 were males; 13 were females* White people outnumber those of all other races with 29 (55.8 percent), followed by blacks with 15 (28.8 percent), Hispanics with 7 (13.5 percent), and one Pacific Islander.
The Outreach Committee of St. Elmo United Methodist Church is hosting its third annual fundraiser for Chattanooga Cares, an organization that provides resources and assistance to people impacted by HIV and AIDS. The event is being held at Pier 2 at The Landing Saturday, Feb. 27 from 6-9 p.m.
“Come have a really good time and donate to Chattanooga Cares,” said Joanna Hill, a member of the committee.
St. Elmo UMC is part of the Reconciling Ministries Network, an organization dedicated to working toward the inclusion of all sexual orientations and gender identities in the life of the United Methodist Church. St. Elmo UMC has many gay members in its congregation, she added.
“The cause is very tender in their hearts,” Hill said, as to why the church does an annual fundraiser for Chattanooga Cares.