Greater Community AIDS Project of East Central Illinois

Please join us in welcoming Jessie Stevens (he/him) to the GCAP team as our new Case Manager! Born and raised in Chicago, Jessie’s lifelong passion for HIV/AIDS advocacy stems from the loss of his grandmother to the disease in the early 90s. That tragedy shaped Jessie into the person he is today—a tireless advocate for social justice and equity who has dedicated his life to inspiring change through social work. Jessie previously served as an HIV Housing Case Manager at Chicago House, where he supported people experiencing homelessness and connected them with necessary resources. A certified Community Health Worker and a graduate of Northeastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Social Work, Jessie brings a wealth of knowledge to GCAP and our clients. While beginning his work here, he is also currently pursuing his Master of Social Work at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. As the newest addition to the GCAP team, Jessie looks forward to being an agent of change in Central Illinois by removing the stigma people living with HIV/AIDS and the LGBTQ+ community faces and empowering marginalized groups. Please reach out to Jessie ([email protected]) for client referrals, questions regarding case management, or inquiries about transitional housing. We currently have three open rooms available in our Champaign House. You can also learn more about our services by visiting our website at gcapnow.com. #hivawareness #champaign #hivadvocacy

We are hiring! Are you passionate about social justice, health equity, and the LGBTQ+ community? We are looking for a dedicated Case Manager to join our team! This role focuses on: ❤️ Providing intensive case management and support to clients living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS. 🧡 Participating in community outreach initiatives. 💛 Delivering HIV education and advocacy. 💚 Making a direct, positive impact on the health and well-being of our community. Benefits include: 💙$43,650–$44,590 per year for a 35-Hour work week 💜 Full-Time, Hybrid, Flexible 🩷 2 weeks PTO and 8 sick days 🤍 Mileage and cell phone reimbursement APPLY TODAY! Email resume and cover letter to [email protected] GCAP is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.

This #givingtuesday, help make a difference right here in your community. Every dollar you donate to GCAP empowers individuals and families living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. Your support provides essential access to housing and supportive services—the basic needs required to live healthy, happy, and long lives. Your donation is vital! It helps reduce virus transmission in our community and helps us fight back against the harmful laws and systemic stigma that continue to exist in our society. Be the force that breaks down barriers and lifts up your neighbors. Click here to donate for a healthier future: /donate/?hosted_button_id=5FBPF2RKT7DKL Want to make a long-lasting impact? Become a Monthly Donor! Just select "make this a monthly donation" on our PayPal site. We are truly grateful for everyone who keeps our mission alive and strong! #givingtuesdaycampaign #hivcare #endstigma #communitysupport #gcap

Were you at the recent GCAP 5K/1 Mile and Resource Fair?? ♥️ It rained all night the night before and into the morning and stopped right on time for our event 😊🥲. The joy and energy was palpable!! and the beautiful leaves 🍂 and running outfits were bright against the light grey background of beautiful Crystal Lake Park. We had free bagels + cream cheese and hot coffee from @goodjudyscu , free veggies given away by @solagratiafarm , free flu shots from @walgreens , snacks donated by @weft90.1fm … resource/info booths by @cu_publichealth , @unitingpride , @ucreprojustice , @urbanaparks , facepainting by @kakeywinks … @trautmanagency brought handwarmers to share with everyone 🥹 😭 and also had a booth. @bodynsolesports provided invaluable insight, assistance and race supplies! Other sponsors/thanks to @anthem_cu , @classichomeconsignment , @mlab_fitness , @dixongraphics , @buseybank , @sun_singer , @analogurbana , @adamsoutdoor , @elmcityroastery , Holdren & Associates.. And of course thank you to our volunteers! Couldn’t do it without you! Definitely felt like we succeeded with putting on a community event, resource fair and bringing folks together to raise awareness, funds and information about GCAP, our 40 years and our mission. Plus getting to bring together and share the information from our event collaborators! We feel lucky and grateful that so many folks came out on a cold, windy morning. We will never forget it! Thank you again and hopefully see you next year at the next one!

Reflecting on a delightful night celebrating the Greater Community AIDS Project’s 40th Anniversary. 🌹 Thank you for hosting @analogurbana ! And thank you @sun_singer + @suzusbakery for catering. Thank you to all the attendees and speakers. Thank you to Lisa and Dave and Chris Chism for sharing your wonderful talents 🎶 with us and our guests. Cheers again 🎉 to GCAP and all of the supporters and compassionate people that care to keep our work/mission going. GCAP mission: GCAP empowers individuals and families living with and affected by HIV/AIDS in East Central Illinois by providing housing and supportive services, and actively works within the community to reduce virus transmission. Will post some reflections about our recent 5K as well, very soon…

We have so much to post and say + gratitude to express about our recent 40th anniversary celebratory events (thank you so much for attending our celebration at @analogurbana and our 5K at Crystal Lake Park! We will see you at CU ‘25 Pride this Saturday, from 1PM - 5PM in Downtown Urbana, IL! @unitingpride 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️) But for now, we are thinking of so many of our community members facing food insecurity and even more uncertainty regarding crucially needed SNAP benefits come November. GCAP food vouchers ($50/Walmart) are one of the most common assistance requests we fulfill. Our in-office pantry is being utilized almost daily lately. If you would like to support our services and mission, please donate at GCAPnow.com/donate ♥️🥫🍜🍚.

One last thank you to one of our silver sponsors, @trautmanagency !! We are so lucky to have you as a sponsor! Thank you for all of the support and hope to see everyone in a couple hours, rain or shine! Hot coffee and bagels! Together for a good cause! Thank you for your time and efforts today and always, to our sponsors, supporters and board members! At Crystal Lake Park, off of Park St., in Urbana, IL!

Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Tomorrow! The GCAP 5K/1Mi. and Resource Fair is tomorrow/Sunday at 8:30AM! A few words about GCAP will be spoken at 8:45AM and then race starts at 9AM! Walkers, bikers, wheelchair users, roller skaters, etc. will be at 9:05AM! Visit our resource fair before, during and after! Plenty of folks, businesses and other non-profits to visit and learn from. Free bagels and coffee! (@goodjudyscu ) Free veggies! (@solagratiafarm ) Free facepainting! (@kakeywinks ) FREE FLU SHOTS (@walgreens , with proof of insurance.. vouchers also provided, if no insurance) And more! See you bright and early tomorrow! Thank you for all of the support! ♥️

Thank you @weft90.1fm for being a sponsor of GCAP’s 5K/1Mi. and resource fair! And extra special thanks for donating snacks and bottled water. Excited to see your table set up on Sunday! Can you believe it??? Two days left until GCAP’s 2025 / 40th Anniversary 5K/1Mi. & Resource Fair. We will be there, rain or shine! ✨ 8:30AM event start, 9AM race start. Still time to sign up to race, walk or volunteer! Email [email protected] if interested ♥️

Today is the day! We are celebrating 40 Years of the Greater Community AIDS Project of East Central Illinois! Hosted by @analogurbana and catered by @sun_singer and @suzusbakery . 🍷🧀 🍰 You can still attend and buy tickets at the door! We hope to see you tonight at 6PM in downtown Urbana! Thank you for your support! ♥️ here’s to 40 more years and beyond!

Thank you to @bodynsolesports and thank you to @classichomeconsignment for sponsoring our 5K/1Mi. and Resource Fair on Sunday! 8:30AM on 10/19. Race starts at 9AM! Walk starts at 9:05AM. We could not do this event without help from our sponsors!! Special thanks to Body ‘n Sole for providing us with official race equipment 🏁👟🕥! See you on Sunday! The weather looks a little chilly, but we will be there rain or shine and in good spirits! A lot of free information, resources and treats!

Thank you @goodjudyscu for sponsoring and providing free bagels and coffee for attendees this Sunday!!! 🥯 ☕️ Hope to see you all at Crystal Lake Park this Sunday at 8:30AM (9AM Race Start) for GCAP’s 5K/1Mi. & Resource Fair! ♥️