SAPC / Mission / R.A.I.N.

Regional AIDS Interfaith Network

Contact: Jeff Williams-Knight

Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church is one of the many participating congregations in the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network. As a participating congregation we sponsor one or more care teams as part of the RAIN program.

More about the Regional AIDS Interfaith Network:

The RAIN Website: http://www.carolinarain.org

What is RAIN's Mission?

RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) is a community resource providing compassionate care for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, and HIV/AIDS prevention education for our region.

We deliver our services through CareTeams, organized from a diverse network of churches, synagogues and other caring groups, with the goal of enhancing the lives of our CarePartners, volunteers, and community.

What are RAIN's Goals?

To develop and implement HIV/AIDS prevention education programs in church, synagogue, and temple communities.
To recruit, train and supervise congregation-based CareTeams.

A Little History

Founded in 1992, RAIN was organized to provide training and support to congregation based CareTeams. These CareTeams provide spiritual, emotional, and practical support to persons living with HIV/AIDS. Typical services and activities might include: home visits, listening, birthday parties, meal preparation, laundry, but most of all...LOVE.

RAIN has:

Completed prevention training for over 2100 individuals
Served over 300 CarePartners (clients)
Provided over 68,000 volunteer hours
Involves over 20 denominations and faith traditions
Representation in 11 counties
Over 50 congregations participating

Currently RAIN has over 100 CarePartners, with a waiting list of persons requesting assistance.

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