The Block Party  

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The Block Party   *

The SHER Lab Annual Block Party event brings together a variety of local organizations and volunteers determined to make a wide variety of community resources accessible, such as:

STI testing, health screenings, comprehensive sex education, information on sexual and domestic violence prevention and advocacy, and more.

The ultimate goal is that individuals can make informed decisions regarding their health and well-being. 

Our Purpose

The SHER Lab Block Party is an annual necessity in light of persistent health disparities and escalating political attacks on education and rights related to sexual, reproductive, and community health in Louisiana. As a coalition, we are deeply committed to proactive and preventative outreach. We strive to deliver accessible, affirming care and education to all—regardless of race, gender, sexuality, HIV status, disability, immigration status, cultural identity, income, or housing status.

April 5th, 2025

2025 Block Party Highlights

Made possible by the dedication of 20 volunteers and 30+ community organizations and governmental programs

Health Services, Education, and Rights By the Numbers

Number Served

55

34

19 doses, 74 strips

40

30+

28

Service or Action

HIV, Hep C, and Syphilis Testing

Vision Screenings

Narcan, Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strips

Information on Mental Health Resources

Pamphlets with information on Advocacy, Counseling, and Legal Services

Participation in and interaction with Sexual Health Survey that aims to inform and improve nationwide STI Prevention Programs

Partner Organization(s)

CresentCare, Odyssey House, St. John, We Care About You, Inc.

LSU Lion’s Club

CrescentCare, Odyssey House

Metropolitan Human Services

Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR)

Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) : MATRIX Study

Participants from 21 unique area codes!

Community Partner Highlights

  • Hosted sexual health trivia

    Distributed information on local testing site locations and initiatives on sexual education facilitation and curriculum development for local educators

    For more information, visit nola.gov/sexualhealth. 

  • Provided information on HIV testing, linkage to care, and support services

    For more information about ViiV Healthcare: https://viivhealthcare.com/

    For more information about Bounce 2 Zero: https://bouncetozero.com/

  • 50 individuals signed up to receive resources on on supporting people impacted by crime after conviction

    To learn more visit: https://healingjusticeproject.org/

  • Distributed resources on housing rights and access

    Learn more at: https://jpnsi.org/

  • Provided information on local sexual health legislation and pathways for civic action

    Learn more at: https://www.lacch.org/

  • Distributed information on accessing local doula services and supplemental resources for parents and caregivers

    learn more at: https://www.birthmarkdoulas.com/

  • Detailed the rights of survivors of sexual violence in an accessible way

    Learn more about the New Orleans Family Justice Center: https://www.nofjc.org

    Learn more about Sexual Trauma Awareness and Response (STAR): https://star.ngo

  • Provided information on the rights of families with incarcerated parents

    For more information about Daughters Beyond Incarceration: https://www.dbinola.org

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