HIV/AIDS Relief

OCC is joining the fight to care for those affected and infected by HIV & AIDS.

In our OCC 2012 Vision Campaign, we hope to launch or expand 50 community hubs (impacting 10,000 or more) throughout India and Africa that provide education and job training and prevention and care for HIV/AIDS affected and infected communities. 

A GLOBAL PANDEMIC:

• More than 33 million people are living with HIV.
• Last year 2.5 million people alone were newly infected.
• Nearly 6000 people die everyday because of AIDS
• 7,500 King County residents are living with HIV or AIDS.
• 2.5 million children have AIDS…most of these are in Africa.
• More than 15 million children who have lost one or both parents to AIDS.
• By 2010 20 million children will be orphaned due to AIDS if trends continue.

WHAT YOU CAN DO:

• PRAY!  We believe that the power of Jesus is ultimately the only means of stopping this disease.
• Join the HIV/AIDS Team that meets throughout the year to help guide OCC in addressing the crisis locally & internationally.
• Consider going on an OCC short term trip to an HIV/AIDS affected area like South Africa, Kenya or India.
• Call 425-895-5902 or email if you have questions or to join our team!

 “The greatest humanitarian crisis in human history has become the greatest opportunity in history for the Church to be the hands and feet of Jesus.”  -John Thomas, Pastor, South Africa

OCC 2012 Stories: Joe Cheng from Overlake Christian Church on Vimeo.

Please consider using your abilities, professional skills and networks to volunteer with organizations making a difference in the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS. OCC is involved in ongoing partnerships with international organizations addressing prevention, education, orphan care and treatment.

Your volunteer help can be put to use in the following areas: IT and Tech Support, Business Development, Medical, Women's Issues, Sports and Education.