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IMPACT by DIFFA/Dallas

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DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS raises awareness and grants funds to organizations that provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education programs and advocacy for individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS. This show will highlight the efforts of DIFFA/Dallas to raise awareness of the fight against AIDS, the organizations they partner with, and the various fundraising efforts around the city of Dallas.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 38// 26th Annual DIFFA Wreath Collection

    Join host Alison Volk & DIFFA Wreath Collection Chair Andy Kivilaan as they discuss the most magical holiday event of the year. Learn how to shop exclusive custom wreaths during the event while enjoying holiday cocktails and hearing beats by DJ, Jen Miller. Please join us for this festive and...

  2. Burgers and Burgundy TONIGHT!

    Need a Friday night plan? Come enjoy burgers made by renowned chefs and delicious wine pairings with your DIFFA friends!

  3. Episode 38#: Pride Month: HIV/AIDS and the LGBTQ+ Community

    HIV/AIDS does not care who you are-- it affects all people of all ages from all walks of life. However, it does disproportionately impact the gay, bisexual, and trans communities. Lesbians are also at risk due to low testing rates caused by a lot of HIV/AIDS messaging being geared toward people...

  4. Episode #37: Burgers & Burgundy is Back! (And In Person)

    DIFFA/Dallas' signature Fall event is back! Burgers & Burgundy Event Chair Al James joins host Shane Allen to reveal when and where this must-attend event will return, plus tips on how to get the most out of your experience. Celebrity chefs create custom sliders, each perfectly paired with a...

  5. A DIFFA Picnic in the Park

    DIFFA/Dallas is hosting a picnic, and you're invited! Join us at Klyde Warren Park on June 13 from 1pm - 4pm for a fabulous picnic benefiting HIV/AIDS Service Organizations in North Texas. The acclaimed DJ Jenn Miller will be spinning, plus a picnic blanket, food, and wine. Host Tim Garippa and...

  6. Episode #36: Mental Health & HIV/AIDS

    During Mental Health Awareness Month, host Shane Allen speaks with Included Health's Jessica Halem about why research shows people living with HIV have a higher chance of developing mental health issues, the often unspoken trauma the community still carries from the height of the AIDS crisis, and...

  7. Episode 35: DIFFA Dallas Board Trustee, Haley Clark!

    On this episode of IMPACT DIFFA/Dallas, host Shane Allen talks with Haley Clark, DIFFA Dallas Board Trustee.

  8. Episode 34: STIGMA: What Would Jesus Say About HIV?

    On this Good Friday, DIFFA/Dallas host Shane Allen talks with Founder and Worship Leader of The House Dallas Church, Chris Chism, to discuss WWJD about HIV/AIDS? Whether you’re a Christian or not—a believer or not—this will be a conversation for anyone celebrating any form of Easter this weekend.

  9. Episode 33: Revisiting: How Close Are We to a Cure for HIV/AIDS?

    World renowned HIV/AIDS researcher Dr. Paul Volberding told us last year that COVD-19 vaccine research had set back the cure for AIDS because many AIDS researchers were pulled away to work on COVID-19. Now that there’s a COVID-19 vaccine rollout, DIFFA/Dallas is revisiting the question: How close...

  10. Episode 32: Women/girls HIV Awareness Day

    National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, sponsored by the Office on Women’s Health of the Department of Health and Human Services, is observed on March 10. Every year on March 10 — and throughout the month of March — local, state, tribal, federal, and national organizations come together…

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  11. Episode 31: Charitable Giving in 2021

    Changes in charitable giving dramatically impacted nonprofit budgets in 2020. AIDS Walk South Dallas President & CEO Auntjuan Wiley joins DIFFA/Dallas vice chair Shane Allen to discuss predictions for giving in 2021, and how you can help worth nonprofits across North Texas increase their IMPACT.

  12. Episode 30: Valentine’s Day – Love Positive Campaign

    Visual AIDS is continuing their yearly campaign of sending women/femme living with HIV a handmade card on Valentine’s Day as part of its LOVE POSITIVE WOMEN project. Visual AIDS leaders talk about how they pull this off, how many requests they’ve received this year, and how you might help.

  13. Episode 29: What is DIFFA?

    It’s been an unusual fundraising season for DIFFA. While we had to postpone House of DIFFA, the must-attend Dallas event of the year, we’re still finding new and unique ways to raise money. And it’s all thanks to our patrons and donors. Special guest is Haley Clark, DIFFA/Dallas Board Trustee.

  14. Episode 28: Talking HIV/AIDS With Your Family

    Even with COVID-19, a recent survey found 40% of Americans say they will still travel to be with their families to celebrate this holiday season. Many different things will be discussed at dinner tables during this time. In this special edition of IMPACT, find out when you should tell your family...

  15. Episode 27: YP Winter Warmup

    The DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals have begun their signature cold weather event, Winter Warmup! This annual collection of new and gently used coats and cold weather attire helps make sure every North Texan is warm. Listen for how you can help. Visit https://www.diffadallas.org/ypwinterwarmup…

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  16. Episode 26: DIFFA Wreath Collection: Home For the Holidays

    This year, DIFFA/Dallas has reimagined its iconic Holiday Wreath Collection like you've never seen it before. Instead of a one-night-only event officially marking the start of the holiday season, they’re expanding their auction of the most unique, one-of-a-kind DIFFA Wreaths and other holiday…

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  17. Episode 25: Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (Oct 15)

    Episode 25 of IMPACT features host Shane Allen with special guest Luis Mares from the Latino Commission on AIDS. October 15 is Latino HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. Shane and Luis talk about stigma, and how that might be one factor in the disproportionately high HIV infection rate in the Latinx…

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  18. Episode 24: How Close Are We to a Cure?

    Episode 24 of IMPACT features Dr. Paul Volberding, a global pioneer in HIV/AIDS research and treatment. Dr. Volberding is the Director of the UCSF AIDS Research Institute and Founding Chair of the Board of the International Antiviral Society. He was also involved in the first clinical trials for...

  19. Episode 23: DIFFA Young Professionals Membership Drive

    Episode 23 of IMPACT features members the DIFFA Young Professionals board, as they launch their membership drive for the 2020-2021 season. Tune in to find out how you can help make a #DIFFARENCE by joining this exciting group today!

  20. Episode 22: HIV Care in Rural Communities

    Episode 22 of IMPACT features host Shane Allen and special guest Jeanette Deas-Calhoun, Executive Director of East Texas Cares. They discuss the unique challenges for those in rural areas living with HIV, and the organizations that serve them. Learn more at easttexascares.org

  21. Episode 21: PrEP Options

    Episode 21 of IMPACT features host Shane Allen and special guest Colin Quinn of Included Health. Tune in for an enlightening discussion about PrEP and why it's important. They'll also tell you what to do if your doctor has never heard about PrEP, or if your insurance doesn't cover it. You just...

  22. Episode 20: EDUCATION - What Happens After You Test Positive?

    Episode 20 of IMPACT features host Tim Garippa and special guests from Legacy Counseling and Samaritan House discussing what happens after you or someone you know tests positive for HIV. Special guests: Natalie Cole, LPC, Legacy Counseling. Richard Barber, Samaritan House client and board member....

  23. Episode 19: Community - AIDS Service Organizations

    Episode 19 of IMPACT features host Tim Garippa and special guests from the DIFFA/Dallas board of directors as they discuss the impact ASOs make on our community. Special guests: Meagan Camp – Vice Chair Operations, DIFFA Dallas and Shane Allen – Vice Chair Communications & PR, DIFFA Dallas

  24. Episode 18: COMMUNITY – SUCCESS THROUGH VIRTUAL EVENTS

    Episode 18 of IMPACT features host Tim Garippa and special guests from The Resource Center discussing how to sustain success through virtual events. Special guests: Bill Scott – Senior Development Manager – Events and Operations, Resource Center; Trevor Frank – Development Associate, Resource Center

  25. Episode 17: COMMUNITY – HIV TESTING DAY

    Episode 17 of IMPACT features host Tim Garippa and special guests from Nelson-Tebedo and Prism Health North Texas discussing HIV Testing Day. Tune in for the discussion on eliminating stigma, locations to get tested, how testing works, and why testing is critical. Special guests: JP Cano –...

  26. Episode 16: COMMUNITY - BLACK LIVES MATTER

    Episode 16 of IMPACT features host Tim Garippa and special guest, Darrell Thomas - DIFFA/Dallas Young Professionals President, discussing the intersect of DIFFA, Pride, and Black Lives Matter. Find out more about what you can to promote anti-racism and join DIFFA in fighting against stigma...

  27. Episode 15: SPECIAL edition on COVID-19

    Episode 15 of IMPACT features host Tim Garippa and host Victoria Snee discussing the impact of COVID-19 on DIFFA/Dallas, local businesses, AIDS Service Organizations, and our community. Find out more about how you can help in this unprecedented time.

  28. Episode 14: HOUSE OF DIFFA - JACKETS

    Episode 14 of IMPACT features host RONAK ASSADI interviewing long time DIFFA/Dallas supporter and designer about the history of the jacket collection at House of DIFFA. Special Guest Keith Carlisle

  29. Episode 13: GDMAF & A SISTER'S GIFT

    Episode 13 of IMPACT features host TIM GARIPPA interviewing DIFFA/Dallas' beneficiaries, GDMAF & A Sister's Gift, about their impact on the Dallas Community. Special Guests David Hearn and Cheryl Edwards

  30. Episode 12: HOUSE OF DIFFA - PRODUCTION

    Episode 12 of IMPACT features host VICTORIA SNEE interviewing long time DIFFA/Dallas supporters and production partners. Hear more about what it takes to pull off the Extravaganza that is House of DIFFA. Special Guests Brian Brothers, Rhonda Sargent-Chambers, Densil Adams

  31. Episode 11: COMMUNITY - LEGACY

    Episode 11 of IMPACT features host TIM GARIPPA interviewing DIFFA/Dallas' beneficiary, Legacy counseling, about their impact on the Dallas Community. Special Guests Melissa Grove and Cody Lynch

  32. Episode 10: House of DIFFA Continued

    Episode 10 of IMPACT features host Tim Garippa interviewing House of DIFFA co-chairs Jim DiMarino and Justin Bundick about preparing for DIFFA/Dallas' largest event - House of DIFFA: Extravaganza. Special Guests Justin Bundick and Jim DiMarino

  33. Episode 9: COMMUNITY - UNT & Resource Center

    Episode 9 of IMPACT features hosts Reed Allen interviewing DIFFA/Dallas' beneficiaries, University of North Texas and Resource Center, about their impact on the Dallas Community. Special guests Jennifer Collins and Tess Kucera

  34. Episode 8: Introduction to House of DIFFA

    Episode 8 of IMPACT features host Tim Garippa interviewing House of DIFFA co-chairs Clint Bradley and Brittanie Oleniczak about this year's main event - House of DIFFA: Extravaganza.

  35. Episode 7: COMMUNITY - Breaking Down Barriers

    Episode 7 of IMPACT features host Al James interviewing DIFFA/Dallas' beneficiaries, AIN and Legal Hospice, and their role in breaking down access and legal barriers for people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS. Special Guest Miranda Grant and Joel Lazarine

  36. Episode 6: COMMUNITY – AIN and Legal Hospice

    Episode 6 of IMPACT features host Ronak Assadi interviewing DIFFA/Dallas' beneficiaries, AIN and Legal Hospice, and their impact on the Dallas Community. With special guests Andy Rohrbacher and Jennifer Longfellow

  37. Episode 5: Community - Dallas Hope Charities

    Episode 5 of IMPACT features one of DIFFA/Dallas' beneficiaries, Dallas Hope Charities, and their impact on the Dallas Community. With special guest Jason Vallejo

  38. Episode 4: Wreath Collection

    DIFFA/Dallas is excited to host the 24th annual Wreath Collection. In this episode of IMPACT, co-host Al James talks to this year's event chair as well as past event organizers about Wreath Collection and what fun and festive surprises guests can expect!

  39. Episode 3: Journey to End AIDS

    Episode 3 of IMPACT features champions in the fight against HIV/AIDS and former DIFFA/Dallas Style Council Ambassadors talking about the journey of the epidemic. Special Guests Dr. Steven Pounders and Dr. David Brehm

  40. Burgers + Burgundy

    Episode 2 of IMPACT features nationally renowned Chef John Tesar talking about DIFFA/Dallas' signature culinary event Burgers + Burgundy.

  41. Welcome to IMPACT

    DIFFA/Dallas launches its new podcast, IMPACT. In this first episode, co-hosts Tim Garippa, Victoria Snee, Reed Robertson, Al James, and Ronak Assadi discuss the goals of the organization and the important impact DIFFA/Dallas makes on the community.

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DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS raises awareness and grants funds to organizations that provide treatment, direct care services, preventive education programs and advocacy for individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS. This show will highlight the efforts of DIFFA/Dallas to raise awareness of the fight against AIDS, the organizations they partner with, and the various fundraising efforts around the city of Dallas.

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