Hope in Action: Join MAACA’s World AIDS Day Dinner in Tallahassee

An evening to remember, connect, and strengthen our commitment to community health.

MAACA invites community members and local leaders to its World AIDS Day Dinner, “Hope in Action,” on Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee.

The event begins at 6:00 PM, with doors opening at 5:30 PM.

Centered on remembrance, education, connection, and action, this gathering brings people together around a shared purpose: supporting individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS and encouraging a whole-person approach to health and wellness.

Event Details

• Event: MAACA World AIDS Day Dinner

• Theme: Hope in Action

• Date: Tuesday, December 1, 2026

• Doors open: 5:30 PM

• Event begins: 6:00 PM

• Venue: DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Tallahassee

• Address: 101 South Adams Street, Tallahassee, FL 32301

Remembering Lives, Supporting Our Community

MAACA’s message for the evening is a call to remember, educate, support, advocate, and empower. “Hope in Action” offers an opportunity to honor lives impacted by HIV/AIDS while looking toward the work we can continue together.

Remembrance and hope belong in the same conversation. We can make space for loss while recognizing the dignity, experiences, and voices of people living with HIV. We can also reflect on how our words, relationships, and everyday actions contribute to a more welcoming community.

Bringing Different Voices Together

The dinner will bring together community members, healthcare and social service professionals, faith leaders, advocates, businesses, and community organizations. Its focus is a whole-person approach to health and wellness—one that invites people from different parts of the community into the conversation.

Each person brings a different perspective. This gathering creates space to connect around shared concerns, learn from one another, and consider how we can support individuals and families with compassion and respect.

Putting Hope Into Action

The theme is an invitation to make hope something we practice.

That can mean listening without judgment, speaking respectfully about people living with HIV, sharing reliable information, or considering how your organization can help build a more supportive community.

The evening’s message—“Together We Rise”—reminds us that this work is shared. Education, advocacy, and connection are not separate goals; they are parts of the same commitment to people and community well-being.

Save the Date

Make plans to join MAACA on December 1 in Tallahassee for an evening of remembrance, education, connection, and action.

Add the date to your calendar and share the invitation with colleagues, community groups, and others who want to be part of the conversation.