HIV in the Rust Belt, Stories About Care, Survival, and Compassion

Sister Eileen and Her Boyz, an HIV in the Rust Belt Story

A Catholic Sister working for the Toledo, Ohio diocese reflects on her ministry to gay men during the late 1980’s and early 1990’s. Sister Eileen Schieber resigned her position as the Bishop’s vicar to partner with community organizers dedicated to providing care and housing for those with HIV/AIDS during the height of the epidemic. 

Study Guides & Resources

Resources for leading discussions about the stories within HIV in the Rustbelt and learning about the wider context of HIV in the Midwest.

Our Production Team

Holly Hey

Film Director

Sue Carter

Producer

Ally Day

Producer

Lee Fearnside

Producer

Richard W. Meeker

Producer