David Abele

The Birchwood Project combines a year-round boutique resort with the philanthropic goal of providing free summer retreat lodging for children and families facing medical challenges.  The property itself will include a fire pit, picnic tables, sauna, nature hikes, and even a self-guided forest bathing walk, while resort suite designs feature a complete kitchen with living and sleeping quarters that rival luxury hotels, providing guests all of today’s modern amenities.   Meanwhile, the 80-acre Pillsbury State Forest sits adjacent to the resort, where guests can enjoy an extensive trail system brimming with native wildlife. Finally, Sylvan Lake provides boating, fishing, and swimming opportunities. The project, which is scheduled to open in the fall of 2023, is in the Brainerd Lakes area of Pillager, Minnesota, close to medical institutions in Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and Brainerd. For additional information on the Birchwood Project, visit thebirchwoodproject.com . David Abele is a gradua

David Abele is a Minneapolis-based realtor who supports several local and national charitable organizations. One such organization, The Aliveness Project, provides individuals in Minnesota living with HIV access to quality, affordable healthcare, even if they lack insurance. Members receive basic living needs, from referrals to mental health services and housing applications to nutrition counseling and grocery store assistance that promotes a healthy diet, mindful of everyone’s health challenges. Our Aliveness Project case managers help members take advantage of assistance in every way available based on a patient’s specific needs. The Aliveness Project welcomes newly diagnosed and long-time patients living with HIV.  To join, prospective members apply with valid medical documentation confirming HIV-positive status and proof of Minnesota residency.  The organization also offers HIV testing services to help determine eligibility. Councilors certified by the Minnesota Health Department

The Aliveness Project provides individuals in Minnesota living with HIV access to quality, affordable healthcare, even if they lack insurance. Members receive basic living needs, from referrals to mental health services and housing applications to nutrition counseling and grocery store assistance that promotes a healthy diet, mindful of everyone’s health challenges. Our Aliveness Project case managers help members take advantage of assistance in every way available based on a patient’s specific needs. The Aliveness Project welcomes newly diagnosed and long-time patients living with HIV.  To join, prospective members apply with valid medical documentation confirming HIV-positive status and proof of Minnesota residency.  The organization also offers HIV testing services to help determine eligibility. Councilors certified by the Minnesota Health Department oversee in-person, rapid testing, and interested individuals can also acquire an at-home HIV test free of charge.  About David Abele: