On Friday, the Tri-County AIDS Coalition begins its Week of Hope fundraising event to support local HIV/AIDS organizations and risk-reduction outreach. The coalition, founded in 1992, has awarded more than $30,000 to HIV/AIDS organizations helping patients in Stark, Carroll, and Tuscarawas counties. The program focuses on providing food, shelter, and other essential needs. For more information about the events, which will all be held in Canton, telephone the coalition at 330- 649-0826.

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