# HIV-Positive Eatery Campaigns Casey House and Chef Matt Basile Joined Together to Break Stigma By Riley von Niessen | Published 2017-10-26 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casey-house References: [caseyhouse](https://www.caseyhouse.com/junes-eatery-2017/) & [eventbrite](https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/break-bread-smash-stigma-tickets-39041725853) On November 7th and 8th, the Casey House and Chef Matt Basile will host events that are entirely catered by HIV+ cooks, with the aim being to [break the stigma](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/above-the-bias) surrounding the virus. The two events will be held at 1090 Queen St. West, at the 'Church Aperitivo Bar.' Tickets run for $125 per person, and include the full cost of the [elaborate meal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rare-tour) that will be served. As seating is assigned before the event, all parties who plan to attend will be limited to four people. In addition, if attendees make a donation of $150 or more to the Casey House, they'll receive a [limited edition apron](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hats-for-hope-movement) that features a stigma-fighting slogan on the front. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Stigma-breaking Events:** Organizing events catered by HIV+ cooks to break the stigma surrounding the virus. - **Limited Edition Merchandise:** Creating limited edition merchandise, like aprons with stigma-fighting slogans, as part of a fundraising campaign. - **Social Impact Dining:** Hosting dining experiences that combine delicious meals with meaningful social impact, challenging preconceptions about HIV+ individuals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore opportunities to create unique dining experiences centered around social impact and inclusivity. - **Fundraising:** Fundraising organizations can leverage limited edition merchandise to encourage donations and engage supporters on a deeper level. - **Healthcare:** Healthcare providers can collaborate with social initiatives to promote awareness and educate the public about HIV while reducing stigma. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intimate Culinary Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/private-dining-event.md) - [Toronto Social Good Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-gatsby-gala.md) - [Branded Dining Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-taste-of-homegoods.md) - [Creative Culinary Evening Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/enigma-yorkville-x-langdon-hall.md) - [Historic Culinary Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/historic-culinary-events.md) - [Charitable AIDS-Focused Medical Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hivaids-prevention.md) - [BIPOC-Owned Korean-Parisian Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gateau-ghost.md) - [Pride Month-Honoring Treats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hayu-pride-cookie.md) - [Film Festival Hospitality Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/official-hospitality-partner.md)