World AIDS Day & AIDS Memorial Quilt
Each year, Compass proudly presents the largest display of the AIDS Memorial Quilt in the Southeastern United States, honoring the lives lost and celebrating the strength and resilience of those living with HIV.
On December 1, we host a deeply moving World AIDS Day Ceremony featuring a candlelight vigil, quilt induction, and guest speakers who share stories of courage, healing, and hope.
Visitors are invited to experience the Quilt up close, participate in guided tours, and engage with local advocates and health educators who continue the fight to end the HIV epidemic and reduce stigma through awareness and compassion.
To learn more about upcoming World AIDS Day events or to schedule a group Quilt tour, please contact Dylan at (561) 533-9699 or Dylan@compasslgbtq.com.
Two Weeks of Community Impact
Throughout early December, Compass collaborates with local and national partners to host two weeks of community events that encourage connection, education, and advocacy. From guided quilt tours to workshops and harm-reduction trainings, these events unite Palm Beach County in a shared commitment to ending the HIV epidemic and supporting those affected.
Our goals are simple and powerful:
- Promote awareness and prevention through education and testing
- Encourage open dialogue to reduce stigma
- Empower people to live stronger, healthier lives
Calendar of Events
AIDS Memorial Quilt Display
Experience the Southeast’s largest display
of the AIDS Memorial Quilt.
Opening Ceremony
See the region’s largest AIDS Memorial Quilt display,
with a candlelight vigil, inductions, & speakers.
Community Quilt Tour
Come explore the region’s largest AIDS Memorial Quilt
display with guided tours & insights from subject experts.
Quilted Convos Youth Night
Entourage invites young adults for an evening of
connection, education, and conversation with ViiV Healthcare.
Patchwork of Strength
Compass welcomes you into a conversation on HIV’s mental health
journey from stigma and grief, to identity, hope, and healing.
Stitched in Support
Join Rebel Recovery for a conversation on harm reduction,
stigma, and safer practices, inspired by AIDS Memorial Quilt
Pride Business Alliance Social
Enjoy a personal tour of the AIDS Memorial Quilt,
light refreshments, & networking with fellow members.
Paseo del Edredón (En Español)
Ven a explorar la exhibición más grande del AIDS Memorial Quilt
en la región, con recorridos guiados y conversaciones
informativas de expertos en el tema. (En Español)
HIV/AIDS by the Numbers
HIV/AIDS continues to affect communities locally and globally:
35 million people worldwide are living with HIV/AIDS
1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV
Nearly 1 in 8 are unaware of their infection
8,208 people in Palm Beach County are living with HIV/AIDS
Florida reported 4,800 new cases in a single year — the third highest rate in the nation
The rate of Black women living with HIV is 24.4 times higher than that of white women