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U.S. News New York: Ministry Will Expand Its AIDS RoleFebruary 25, 2004 In a ceremony Friday, City of Buffalo officials including Mayor Anthony Masiello and Councilmember Antoine Thompson (Masten District) were present when a $60,000 grant was awarded to GROUP Ministries. The federal Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) block grant will help provide 150 people with a variety of services in the coming year, said Camille Hopkins, the city's HOPWA grant coordinator. The Rev. Arthur Boyd, president and CEO of GROUP Ministries, said the organization has operated several AIDS-related programs for more than a decade. The ministry is also involved in an emergency shelter program. Buffalo News 02.21.04 This article was provided by U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a part of the publication CDC HIV/Hepatitis/STD/TB Prevention News Update. Visit the CDC's website to find out more about their activities, publications and services.
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