https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/impact-by-diffa-dallas--4064257enSociety & CultureCopyright RNCNhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e5b7343b807e22e3b53798a631bcb713.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/impact-by-diffa-dallas--4064257Tue, 05 Mar 2024 06:37:45 +0000RNCNRNCNfeeds@spreaker.comDIFFA: 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...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-38-26th-annual-diffa-wreath-collection--47445141https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47445141Fri, 12 Nov 2021 16:57:10 +0000RNCNJoin host Alison Volk & DIFFA Wreath Collection Chair Andy Kivilaan as they discuss the most magical holiday event of the year. 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The acclaimed DJ Jenn Miller will be spinning, plus a picnic...529aids,blanket,food,hiv,klyde,park,picnic,warren,winecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-36-mental-health-hiv-aids--44740920https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44740920Fri, 14 May 2021 17:00:10 +0000RNCNDuring 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...1255aids,crisis,diffa,health,lgbtq,mental,outreach,traumacleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-35-diffa-dallas-board-trustee-haley-clark--44579301https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44579301Fri, 30 Apr 2021 21:49:09 +0000RNCNOn this episode of IMPACT DIFFA/Dallas, host Shane Allen talks with Haley Clark, DIFFA Dallas Board Trustee.765allen,board,clark,dallas,diffa,diffa/dallas,episode,haley,host,impact,of,on,shane,talks,this,trustee.,withcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-34-stigma-what-would-jesus-say-about-hiv--43846444https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43846444Fri, 02 Apr 2021 17:00:10 +0000RNCNOn 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...853believe,celebrate,christ,easter,friday,good,religion,worshipcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-33-revisiting-how-close-are-we-to-a-cure-for-hiv-aids--43846402https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43846402Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:00:16 +0000RNCNWorld 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,...696aids,cure,hiv,research,vaccinecleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-32-women-girls-hiv-awareness-day--43688837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43688837Fri, 05 Mar 2021 18:00:11 +0000RNCNNational 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,...506awareness,day,girls,health,hiv,impact,womencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-31-charitable-giving-in-2021--43477239https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43477239Fri, 19 Feb 2021 18:00:06 +0000RNCNChanges 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...761aids,charitable,dallas,giving,impact,south,walkcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-30-valentine-s-day-love-positive-campaign--43477178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43477178Mon, 15 Feb 2021 17:21:00 +0000RNCNVisual 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...621day,hiv,living,love,positive,valentines,womencleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-29-what-is-diffa--43068863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43068863Fri, 22 Jan 2021 19:53:04 +0000RNCNIt’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...810cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-28-talking-hiv-aids-with-your-family--42080034https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42080034Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:27:18 +0000RNCNEven 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. 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More information at DIFFADallas.org/wreath.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41608944Fri, 30 Oct 2020 12:00:19 +0000RNCNThis 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,...
More information at DIFFADallas.org/wreath.]]>664cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-25-latino-hiv-aids-awareness-day-oct-15--41478948https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41478948Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:38:06 +0000RNCNEpisode 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...798cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-24-how-close-are-we-to-a-cure--41249843https://api.spreaker.com/episode/41249843Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:00:15 +0000RNCNEpisode 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...1139cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-23-diffa-young-professionals-membership-drive--40983423https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40983423Fri, 18 Sep 2020 17:52:40 +0000RNCNEpisode 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!1776cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-22-hiv-care-in-rural-communities--40705448
Learn more at easttexascares.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40705448Fri, 04 Sep 2020 16:37:17 +0000RNCNEpisode 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....
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Special guests: Natalie Cole, LPC, Legacy Counseling.
Richard Barber, Samaritan House client and board member.

Learn more:
legacycares.org
samaritanhouse.org]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40249780Mon, 10 Aug 2020 16:03:09 +0000RNCNEpisode 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...
Special guests: Natalie Cole, LPC, Legacy Counseling.
Richard Barber, Samaritan House client and board member.

Learn more:
legacycares.org
samaritanhouse.org]]>1515cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-19-community-aids-service-organizations--39927137
Special guests: Meagan Camp – Vice Chair Operations, DIFFA Dallas and Shane Allen – Vice Chair Communications & PR, DIFFA Dallas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/39927137Fri, 24 Jul 2020 17:00:02 +0000RNCNEpisode 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 –...
Special guests: Meagan Camp – Vice Chair Operations, DIFFA Dallas and Shane Allen – Vice Chair Communications & PR, DIFFA Dallas]]>1437cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-18-community-success-through-virtual-events--38339390
Special guests: Bill Scott – Senior Development Manager – Events and Operations, Resource Center; Trevor Frank – Development Associate, Resource Center]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/38339390Fri, 10 Jul 2020 17:00:19 +0000RNCNEpisode 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;...
Special guests: Bill Scott – Senior Development Manager – Events and Operations, Resource Center; Trevor Frank – Development Associate, Resource Center]]>1289cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-community-hiv-testing-day--33686465
Special guests: JP Cano – Prevention Services Manager at Nelson-Tebedo clinic; Dax Bennett – Behavioral Intervention Specialist at Prism Health North Texas]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/33686465Fri, 26 Jun 2020 17:00:07 +0000RNCNEpisode 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...
Special guests: JP Cano – Prevention Services Manager at Nelson-Tebedo clinic; Dax Bennett – Behavioral Intervention Specialist at Prism Health North Texas]]>1701cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-community-black-lives-matter--30466375https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30466375Fri, 12 Jun 2020 18:57:06 +0000RNCNEpisode 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...1279cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-15-special-edition-on-covid-19--26203535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26203535Mon, 27 Apr 2020 14:24:28 +0000RNCNEpisode 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.1405cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-14-house-of-diffa-jackets--25242922https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25242922Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:05:07 +0000RNCNEpisode 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 Carlisle972cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-13-gdmaf-a-sister-s-gift--23837734
Special Guests David Hearn and Cheryl Edwards]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23837734Fri, 13 Mar 2020 18:26:28 +0000RNCNEpisode 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
Special Guests David Hearn and Cheryl Edwards]]>1479cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-12-house-of-diffa-production--23291564https://api.spreaker.com/episode/23291564Fri, 28 Feb 2020 16:35:19 +0000RNCNEpisode 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...1567against,aids,best,charity,cure,dallas,design,diffa,donate,event,fight,fundraiser,gala,help,hiv,house,industry,of,podcast,showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-11-community-legacy--22282680
Special Guests Melissa Grove and Cody Lynch]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/22282680Fri, 31 Jan 2020 21:49:10 +0000RNCNEpisode 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
Special Guests Melissa Grove and Cody Lynch]]>1088against,aids,best,charity,dallas,design,diffa,diffadallas,fight,fundraiser,fundraising,hiv,industry,podcast,showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-10-house-of-diffa-continued--21797155
Special Guests Justin Bundick and Jim DiMarino]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21797155Fri, 17 Jan 2020 23:21:05 +0000RNCNEpisode 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
Special Guests Justin Bundick and Jim DiMarino]]>1454against,aids,best,charity,cure,dallas,design,diffa,disease,fight,fundraiser,fundraising,hiv,industry,podcast,showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-9-community-unt-resource-center--21316952
Special guests Jennifer Collins and Tess Kucera]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21316952Fri, 03 Jan 2020 17:03:58 +0000RNCNEpisode 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
Special guests Jennifer Collins and Tess Kucera]]>1361aids,awareness,best,charity,community,dallas,design,diffa,fight,fighting,foundation,fundraiser,fundraising,gay,hiv,industry,lgbt,podcast,show,untcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-8-introduction-to-house-of-diffa--20891823https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20891823Fri, 20 Dec 2019 15:00:07 +0000RNCNEpisode 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.1621aids,awareness,best,charity,cure,dallas,design,diffa,event,fight,fighting,fundraisers,fundraising,giving,hiv,industry,podcast,showcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-7-community-breaking-down-barriers--20530787
Special Guest Miranda Grant and Joel Lazarine]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20530787Fri, 06 Dec 2019 15:05:56 +0000RNCNEpisode 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...
Special Guest Miranda Grant and Joel Lazarine]]>1161aids,ain,awareness,best,charity,cure,dallas,diffa,donate,fundraising,health,help,hiv,hospice,legal,medical,medicine,podcast,show,treatmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-6-community-ain-and-legal-hospice--20191562
With special guests Andy Rohrbacher and Jennifer Longfellow]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/20191562Fri, 22 Nov 2019 15:26:53 +0000RNCNEpisode 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
With special guests Andy Rohrbacher and Jennifer Longfellow]]>1604aids,best,charity,community,cure,dallas,design,diffa,fundraiser,fundraising,help,hiv,podcast,rncn,share,show,teatmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-5-community-dallas-hope-charities--19914940
With special guest Jason Vallejo]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19914940Fri, 08 Nov 2019 15:00:04 +0000RNCNEpisode 5 of IMPACT features one of DIFFA/Dallas' beneficiaries, Dallas Hope Charities, and their impact on the Dallas Community. With special guest Jason Vallejo
With special guest Jason Vallejo]]>1131aids,best,charities,charity,cure,dallas,diffa,fight,fundraisers,fundraising,hiv,hope,podcast,show,stop,treatmentcleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-4-wreath-collection--19676385https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19676385Fri, 25 Oct 2019 15:00:19 +0000RNCNDIFFA/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!1374cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-3-journey-to-end-aids--19449083
Special Guests Dr. Steven Pounders and Dr. David Brehm]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19449083Fri, 11 Oct 2019 19:25:12 +0000RNCNEpisode 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
Special Guests Dr. Steven Pounders and Dr. David Brehm]]>1326cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/burgers-burgundy--19248474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19248474Fri, 27 Sep 2019 13:00:08 +0000RNCNEpisode 2 of IMPACT features nationally renowned Chef John Tesar talking about DIFFA/Dallas' signature culinary event Burgers + Burgundy.1126cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/welcome-to-impact--19083074https://api.spreaker.com/episode/19083074Thu, 12 Sep 2019 21:43:33 +0000RNCNDIFFA/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.1569aids,awareness,best,charity,dallas,design,diffa,fundraising,help,hiv,industry,podcast,rncn,showcleanfull