Calcutta House Press Conference

Dear Friends,

This recently came to me from friends at ActionAIDS and Calcutta House. I send it on to you for your consideration and action as a member of the St. Mary's community everyday decisions and actions each of us makes reflect and amplify the moral center of our faith. CVS and Caremark are local, egregious in their activities as described here, and deserve at least our reflection on how our participation with them might shape and influence our everyday world.

Be well.


CVS locked up condoms in communities greatly impacted by HIV/ AIDS
and now,
CVS Denied Medication to people living with AIDS.

Stand with Calcutta House for a Press Conference:
Thursday, September, 24th 1pm
Broad and Girard Sts, Philadelphia

Agencies and non-profits across the area have been hit hard by the state's budget crisis. They have worked out deals and asked for understanding from vendors in order to continue operations and services through difficult times. But CVS Pharmacy did not show understanding and compassion for Calcutta House, a non-profit that provides housing and services for people living with AIDS. CarePlus/ Pharmacare, part of CVS, refused to deliver AIDS medications to Calcutta House because of an outstanding balance of less than $300.

Tell CVS to put Patients Ahead of Profit!
Withholding Medication from People Living with AIDS is unacceptable.
For more information call Danielle - 215 380 1026