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Positive Efforts continuously reaches Houston's high risk African America communities with health education and risk reduction education, information and referrals. Although special emphasis has been placed on African-America women, PE also offers HIV/STD prevention services to African American men and Latino/Hispanic men and women.

Most programs activities for PE occur outside of the traditional office setting. Neighborhood and community outreach, education, and service delivery take place in or near client homes, community centers, parks, street corners, neighborhood businesses and night clubs.

Background

Positive Efforts, Inc. (PE) is a Non-Profit, 501 ( c ) (3) organization servicing high-risk communities of color for HIV infection within areas exhibiting the highest HIV incidence rates in Houston.

PE's mission is to provide health education and social services to economically disadvantage African Americans with special emphasis on women, in a culturally competent, caring, compassionate and linguistically appropriate manner.

Positive Efforts, Inc. (PE) was established in 1999 in response to a growing need for African Americans to receive culturally competent and linguistically appropriate HIV/AIDS related services. Since its inception, PE has been involved in a variety of neighborhood and community outreach, HIV counseling and testing, and community mobilization activities in Houston. PE's Executive Director, Barbara Joseph, has been in the HIV field for more than 25 years providing one-on-one outreach and education. Ms. Joseph is nationally known for her commitment and involvement in HIV prevention, care, and social services.

2007, Ms. Joseph was one of one hundred and fifty individuals (150) across the United States to participate in the first National Conclave on HIV/AIDS Policy for Black Clergy held at the Time Warner Building in New York City, NY.

2008, Ms. Joseph, along with five other ladies were honored by Ebony Magazine and the Makers of Pine-Sol at the SISTERSPEAK LUCHEON SERIES, held at the Westin Galleria. This honor is given to women making considerable contributions in their community and each honoree was featured in the July 2008 issue of Ebony Magazine.

2008, Ms. Joseph was the "Grand Prize" winner in the National Powerful Difference Awards contest presented by the makers Pine-Sol and sponsored by Radio Networks, LLC. Ms Joseph will be featured in the October 2008 issue of Ebony Magazine.

July 28, 2008, Ms. Joseph was selected to Co-Chair the National Black Women's HIV/AIDS Network. This organization provides African American women their voices and engagement to improving the health and well being of Black women impacted by HIV/AIDS and other health related disparities.

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11500 NW. FWY Suite 340 Houston, TX 77092 (713) 812-0044 (713) 957-1542	Need Positive Efforts continuously reaches Houston's high risk African America communities with health education and risk reduction education, information and referrals. Although special emphasis has been placed on African-America women, PE also offers HIV/STD prevention services to African American men and Latino/Hispanic men and women. Most programs activities for PE occur outside of the traditional office setting. Neighborhood and community outreach, education, and service delivery take place in or near client homes, community centers, parks, street corners, neighborhood businesses and night clubs. Background Positive Efforts, Inc. (PE) is a Non-Profit, 501 ( c ) (3) organization servicing high-risk communities of color for HIV infection within areas exhibiting the highest HIV incidence rates in Houston. PE's mission is to provide health education and social services to economically disadvantage African Americans with special emphasis on women, in a culturally competent, caring, compassionate and linguistically appropriate manner. Positive Efforts, Inc. (PE) was established in 1999 in response to a growing need for African Americans to receive culturally competent and linguistically appropriate HIV/AIDS related services. Since its inception, PE has been involved in a variety of neighborhood and community outreach, HIV counseling and testing, and community mobilization activities in Houston. PE's Executive Director, Barbara Joseph, has been in the HIV field for more than 25 years providing one-on-one outreach and education. Ms. Joseph is nationally known for her commitment and involvement in HIV prevention, care, and social services. 2007, Ms. Joseph was one of one hundred and fifty individuals (150) across the United States to participate in the first National Conclave on HIV/AIDS Policy for Black Clergy held at the Time Warner Building in New York City, NY. 2008, Ms. Joseph, along with five other ladies were honored by Ebony Magazine and the Makers of Pine-Sol at the SISTERSPEAK LUCHEON SERIES, held at the Westin Galleria. This honor is given to women making considerable contributions in their community and each honoree was featured in the July 2008 issue of Ebony Magazine. 2008, Ms. Joseph was the "Grand Prize" winner in the National Powerful Difference Awards contest presented by the makers Pine-Sol and sponsored by Radio Networks, LLC. Ms Joseph will be featured in the October 2008 issue of Ebony Magazine. July 28, 2008, Ms. Joseph was selected to Co-Chair the National Black Women's HIV/AIDS Network. This organization provides African American women their voices and engagement to improving the health and well being of Black women impacted by HIV/AIDS and other health related disparities. home \| services \| upcoming events \| testing centers contact us \| links \| Photo Gallery	Powerful Women — don’t you know one, too? All across America, women are doing extraordinary things that make a powerful difference for our children, schools and neighborhoods. So far, we have picked 11 extraordinary women as winners in the Powerful DifferenceSM Awards Contest, created by the makers of Pine-Sol® cleaners. You can read their inspirational stories in a future issue of EBONY magazine. Tell us about other women who are making a difference. From your nominations, we will select one Grand Prize winner and five Regional winners of the next Powerful DifferenceSM Awards Contest. The Grand Prize winner will receive a $10,000 contribution to the not-for-profit volunteer organization of her choice. All the winners will be featured in EBONY magazine.