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NYC inmate resources

The Prisoners for AIDS Counseling & Education (PACE) program here at Marcy Correctional Facility had another success with our yearly World AIDS Day event, held December 6, 2007. About 250 inmates participated in the event this year. We had some wonderful speakers join us. We didn’t think they would be able to attend because of the weather, but a representative of one program from New York City, Argus Community, Inc., traveled five hours to get here and didn’t let the conditions stop her from their commitment to help us. We were lucky to have deputy director Mrs. Dianna Diaz join us. They provide some unique services to those being discharged in New York City. Also, representatives of the Center for Community Alternatives were available to speak on the importance of HIV testing. Anyone being paroled to the NYC area should contact Argus Community for discharge planning. They provide great case management and housing assistance, and substance abuse and other services to ex-offenders and their families. Addresses to contact for assistance:

Argus Community, Inc
760 East 160th St.
Bronx, NY 10456

Center for Community Alternatives
115 East Jefferson St., Suite 300
Syracuse, NY 13202

William Lopez, 06A4146,
Program Coordinator, PACE Program
Box 3600
Marcy, NY 13403-3600

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