Project Transitions

You don’t have to be Bike Curious to get involved. No matter your orientation, Project Transitions will make you happy to give your money or your time.
They have been creating FUNdraising events to support people living with HIV/​AIDS since 1988, focusing their efforts on various forms of housing — Doug’s House, Roosevelt Gardens, and Highland Terrace and Community Housing.
This past weekend I participated in one of their fundraising events called Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner and for a $ 100 donation, feasters have an opportunity to eat at one of many private gatherings of wonderful food and company. I had the most amazing meal experience at Gateway Guesthouse where Bess and Blaise hosted Mississippi Rising* –the conceptual idea for a meal that seemed to not end. We took a trip down the Mississippi, from Minnesota to Texas… which fits in nicely with my own personal history. The 2 hour meal was followed by dessert and drinks at Nest, with hundreds of dinner revelers from the many other amazing dinners around Austin. This was my first year, but I guarantee that I will do it again.
In December, I was treated to their Holiday Swing party by a couple friends and participated in the Silent Auction where I was thrilled to donate a pile of money to PT. In addition, they have a Texas Swing fundraiser and a Red Hot XX party at Oilcan’s. They also operate Top Drawer Thrift Store, have a Bike Curious team for Hill Country Ride for Aids, and are a beneficiary of the HCRA.
Project Transitions needs volunteers for a variety of activities for their residents and also for throwing these many events. Check out their website and see where your skillz and talents are a fit for an organization that truly makes a difference in Austin.
*Michael Barnes was one of the 10 people at the table and wrote about the amazing meal at Austin 360 if you are interested in more details. I agree totally about the fried chicken, THE best I have ever had: