Caracole

Caracole Caracole is devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS. The work we do to end the HIV epidemic is central to a healthy community.

We offer HIV prevention services and provide safe and affordable housing and case management for those living with HIV. Caracole is Greater Cincinnati’s nonprofit devoted to positively changing lives in the fight against HIV/AIDS. For people living with HIV, we provide housing, case management and pharmacy services to improve health and well-being. Our prevention services focus on outreach, testin

g, education and harm reduction to help people reduce their risk for HIV. Volunteer, donate or find out how we can help you or someone you love at caracole.org

09/04/2026

Our bodies: where sexuality, health, rights and justice are lived.

Every Body is the World Sexual Health Day 2026 theme, a declaration that Sexual Health, Rights, Justice and Pleasure belong to every person, in every body, without exception.

Learn more at worldsexualhealthday.org

Thank you for making Rock ‘n’ Bowl legendary!What a night! From the bold looks and big energy to the strikes, smiles and...
09/02/2026

Thank you for making Rock ‘n’ Bowl legendary!

What a night! From the bold looks and big energy to the strikes, smiles and celebrations, you helped make Rock ‘n’ Bowl an unforgettable evening.

Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, donated, bid and supported Caracole’s mission to positively change lives in the fight against HIV.

Special thanks to our honorees, Interact for Health and Nigel Cotterill, our event supporters and our incredible community for helping make this night possible.

Check out more photos from the celebration: caracole.org/event/rocknbowl

LOVE SPONSORS
Gilead Sciences
Manuel Hernandez

BREAK FREE SPONSORS
Calvary Episcopal Church Clifton
Mark Haggard & Dan Brown
Rick Kay & Jim Kelly
Stephen Peterson & Christopher Bolling

CHAMPIONS SPONSORS
All Occasions Event Rental
Ronny & David Beck
Mike Butler & Dale Murray
Coordinated Care Network
Corki Lehmann, Lee Ann Conard & Steve Porter
Linda Seiter & Chuck Brown
Tod Swormstedt & Nancy Herbert

ROCK SPONSORS
Nigel Cotterill & Juan Carlos Diaz
Douglas Duckett & Brett Offenberger
The Law Offices of Bill Gallagher
Tim Giglio
Drs. Kay Johnson & Greg Rouan
Dr. Duane Lewis & Rex Van Alstine
Kenton Shaw Interior Design
Jeff Thomas

08/31/2026

What does prevention look like?

A condom. An HIV test. A fentanyl test strip. Naloxone. Access to free prevention resources.

Prevention looks different for everyone. That’s why we make it work for you.

Today, on International Overdose Awareness Day, we recognize the many ways harm reduction saves lives—including helping prevent overdose and reducing the risk of HIV, hepatitis C and other infections.

Every person deserves access to tools, information and support that helps support their health.

LAST CALL! The stage is set, the lanes are ready and Rock ‘n’ Bowl is almost here!Join us tomorrow, Saturday, August 29,...
08/28/2026

LAST CALL!

The stage is set, the lanes are ready and Rock ‘n’ Bowl is almost here!

Join us tomorrow, Saturday, August 29, at Super Bowl Bellewood Lanes for a legendary night of bowling, food, cocktails, dancing and music—with dj pillo spinning the soundtrack.

And yes, you can still join us! Tickets are available online until the party starts—or grab yours at the door.

Not making it to the lanes? You can still get in on the fun! Our silent auction and raffle are live, so you can bid and enter from home.

The auction is packed with exciting items, experiences and surprises, and raffle tickets are $20 each for a chance to win a private Cirque du Soleil viewing suite for eight. Only 200 raffle tickets will be sold.

Bidding is open through 10:00 PM tomorrow night.

Tickets, auction & raffle: secure.qgiv.com/event/rocknbowl

Prevent. Support. Save lives. 💜Join Caracole at the 2026 Overdose Awareness Day event, hosted by the Addiction Services ...
08/25/2026

Prevent. Support. Save lives. 💜

Join Caracole at the 2026 Overdose Awareness Day event, hosted by the Addiction Services Council and African American Engagement Workgroup (AAEW), on Friday, August 28, at Washington Park.

This free, family-friendly event brings our community together to remember the people we’ve lost to overdose, support people and families impacted by substance use and connect with resources that can make a difference.

International Overdose Awareness Day is a time to honor lives lost, challenge stigma and make space for conversations about health, support and prevention. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach to keeping our community healthy—and connecting people to the right resources matters.

Stop by the Caracole table to say hello! We’ll have free HIV at-home test kits, HIV prevention resources and swag (while supplies last).

📍 Washington Park, Cincinnati�
📅 Friday, August 28, 2026
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM

⏰ ONE WEEK TO GO! The countdown to Rock ‘n’ Bowl is on!We’re getting ready for a legendary night of cocktails, dinner by...
08/22/2026

⏰ ONE WEEK TO GO!

The countdown to Rock ‘n’ Bowl is on!

We’re getting ready for a legendary night of cocktails, dinner by the bite, bowling, music, dancing and a whole lot of fun at Super Bowl Bellewood Lanes.

Plus, we’ll thrilled to honor two longtime community champions: Interact for Health and Nigel Cotterill. From advancing health justice across our region to creating welcoming spaces where people can gather, connect and be themselves, both have made a lasting impact on our community. We’re proud to celebrate them—and all they’ve done to make Greater Cincinnati a better place.

🎟 Grab your tickets: secure.qgiv.com/event/rocknbowl

We were so thrilled to partner with Caracole last week for a wonderful community reception! We spent the evening explori...
08/18/2026

We were so thrilled to partner with Caracole last week for a wonderful community reception!

We spent the evening exploring the story behind Kissing Doesn’t Kill, Gran Fury’s iconic 1990 AIDS activism poster (pictured in the first slide). Generously donated to OLA by Sara Vance Waddell, this poster will be on loan to Caracole for the next two years. We are so thrilled that this powerful work that connects LGBTQ+ history with the ongoing fight for HIV prevention, advocacy, and care will be able to be seen daily by folks who visit Caracole.

Thank you to everyone who joined us last week!

Photos from the reception on 8/7/26 by GG Gabennesch

Want to take seven friends to Cirque du Soleil? 🎪☀️Enter for a chance to win a private viewing suite for eight at ’Twas ...
08/18/2026

Want to take seven friends to Cirque du Soleil? 🎪☀️

Enter for a chance to win a private viewing suite for eight at ’Twas the Night Before… at the Aronoff Center on Friday, December 4!

Raffle tickets are $20 each, and only 200 tickets will be sold. The winner will be announced live at Rock ’n’ Bowl on Saturday, August 29.

Can’t make it to Rock ’n’ Bowl? No problem! You can still enter the raffle—and you can bid on our silent auction from home, too.

Enter our raffle: https://bit.ly/cirque-raffle
Learn more about Rock ’n’ Bowl: secure.qgiv.com/event/rocknbowl

Today marks 36 years of the Ryan White CARE Act, a landmark piece of legislation passed on August 18, 1990 that continue...
08/18/2026

Today marks 36 years of the Ryan White CARE Act, a landmark piece of legislation passed on August 18, 1990 that continues to make HIV care and support possible for hundreds of thousands of people across the country.

Just two weeks ago, members of the Caracole team joined thousands of people from across the country at the National Ryan White Conference in Washington, DC. We heard about innovative ways communities are reaching people who face barriers to care, connected with colleagues from across the country, and were reminded of how much this work matters.

One especially moving moment: hearing Ryan White’s mother, Jeanne White-Ginder, share Ryan’s story and her own. It was a powerful reminder of the person at the heart of the movement—and of the importance of continuing the work that grew from his legacy.

36 years later, we’re proud to be part of that work.

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