We will certainly see new and exciting things from the Gay Latino Community. The non-profit HIV education organization has distributed thousands of urinal mats printed with the message, Man s Other Best Friend. Use a Condom. The mats were distributed free to dozens of bars and restaurants in Michigan as part of a project funded by the Michigan Department of Community Health. Establishments receiving the urinal mats include The Groove Room in Royal Oak, Cobalt in Ferndale, Backstreet in Detroit, Brothers Bar in Kalamazoo, Paradise in Lansing, and Diversions in Grand Rapids.
Unsafe behaviors are difficult to change especially when it comes to sex.
That s why MAPP designs programs that use many different methods to chip away at barriers to positive change, said Covey. As have been trying to deal with by themselves and allows them to get outside support and in turn support each other. The Luv Bus, a vintage 1969 Volkswagen bus recently acquired by MAPP, will provide a vehicle for safe sex promotion and community awareness, and will allow street and community outreach for condom distribution and health promotion in Michigan clubs and other venues. The bus was donated to MAPP, but this fundraising campaign is needed for refurbishing and mechanical repairs. Once it s restored, we ll take the bus to community events throughout Michigan, including Pride Marches, Pride Fest, picnics, nightclubs and more.