Founded in 1983 to prevent homelessness and hunger and to increase independent living and quality of life for those struggling with poverty and HIV/AIDS, Aid For AIDS continues to be a beacon of hope and a visionary leader promoting community and service-provider partnerships.

Welcome to Aid For AIDS

 

Our Vision

A world in which hope is restored and lives are saved through homes, help, and healing.©

For more than a quarter-century in Southern California, Aid For AIDS has woven a tapestry of support for those in crisis who are impoverished and disabled by HIV/AIDS. Donors, grants, and special events fund housing assistance, food, and wellness programs. Aid For AIDS has touched the lives of more than 16,000 men, women, children and has linkages with more than 60 service providers and referral organizations.

Our Mission

To provide the basic necessities of life to men, women, children, and families living with HIV/AIDS through a safety net of essential housing and direct supportive services.

Results Count 

n  Preventing Homelessness       n Keeping the lights  & water On

     

n  Preventing Hunger                      n Vitamins & medications

 

n  Reaching Doctors & Stores    n Moving deposits & Expenses

 


September is RENEWAL TIME. Ralph's and Food4Less contribute to AFA, but all members MUST reassign their card numbers to us starting on September 1st!
To register, use our non-profit code, 80767, and your store card numbers. Visit the Ralph's website page,
Community Contributions, and click ENROLL at the bottom of the page. Visit the Food4Less website page, Community Rewards. This simple step costs you nothing, but brings donations to us all year based on your receipts when you are registered. Thank you!


Media Spotlight

'Spotlight on the community' radio host Cynthia Fox interviewed Terry Goddard II, AFA Executive Director, just in time for our February 25th County-wide fundraiser, Go Eat, Go Drink, Go Out®. The work of AFA and the state of HIV/AIDS in the community are in focus, as well as featuring a number of restaurants participating in the fundraiser. The show aired February 21, 2010 on KABC 790 AM and KLOS 95.5 FM. Link to the Aid For AIDS interview here.

National Public Radio/NPR and its programming partner American Public Media chose to feature Aid For AIDS and its merger with The Serra Project on their 'Marketplace' program on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2009. Interviews include Executive Director Terry Goddard II. T

Link here to the program, entitled “Groups Come Together for AIDS Support.

 


Special Announcement

The Patrick R. SERVICE AWARD provides a merit-based award of up to $5,000 to one student, annually, who is enrolled in a vocational school and who is HIV+, recovering from an addiction for at least one year, and is a Los Angeles County resident.  The program's goal is to remove financial barriers, and the award is based on the student's  demonstrated drive and determination to finish his or her education despite substantial challenges. 

The selection has been made for 2010 and will be announced onstage at Best In Drag Show® on October 24th at The Orpheum Theatre. See award details here.  

The Patrick R. SERVICE AWARD is named for Patrick J. Rush. Read more.

 


Featured Event

BEST IN DRAG SHOW® - October 18, 2009.

The seventh annual BEST IN DRAG SHOW® was held at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on October 18th and brought in more than $300,000 for Aid For AIDS. THANK YOU, Volunteer Cast and Crew, Underwriters, Supporters, Donors, Attendees, and Celebrity Judges for the show. Judges included Jennifer Coolidge, Anna Faris, Camryn Manheim, Jayma Mays, Mary-Louise Parker, Chris Pratt, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Holland Taylor, and Jo Anne Worley.  

Photo: 2009 celebrity judges join contestants, color commentators Jeffrey Drew and Todd Sherry, AFA supporter and prior judge Kathy Kinney, MC/producer Patrick Rush, and producer/director Tom Pardoe.  Read more.

Best In Drag Show photos courtesy of JPI Studios, Inc.    See photos here.

Celebrities Supporting AIDS Assistance: Stars Judge 'Best in Drag Show'! - ET Online article and video link of Molly Shannon, Camryn Manheim, Anna Faris, Chris Pratt, Jama Mays, Mary-Louise Parker.

"Pink Carpet" Interviews of Aid For AIDS Celebrity Judges - Access Hollywood video interviews with Molly Shannon, Charlie Sheen, Maria Menounos, Kathy Griffin.

 


The West Hollywood Memorial Walk

In Memory of Loved Ones & Benefiting AFA Services

 

"The West Hollywood Memorial Walk is both a tribute to those we have lost and a promise to continue our commitment to improve the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS. The bronze memorial plaques that line the sidewalks of Santa Monica Boulevard are a visual reminder of how the AIDS epidemic has impacted the very heart of our community." - from the Memorial Walk Keystone at Crescent Heights and Santa Monica Boulevard, dedicated December 1, 2003.

Photo: Actor Rock Hudson's Memorial Walk plaque, purchased by Elizabeth Taylor, his co-star in the film, Giant. Photo credit: Lisa Burks.

Create a lasting tribute to a loved one.

The West Hollywood Memorial Walk, a collaboration between Aid For AIDS and the City of West Hollywood, is a highly-respected landmark on Santa Monica Boulevard between Fairfax Avenue and Doheny Drive.  You may purchase a bronze memorial plaque on the Memorial Walk in memory of someone special.  Every plaque donation is used to provide funding for Aid For AIDS' pivotal services to people living with HIV/AIDS. On the Aid For AIDS website, guests are able to locate a loved one's name and view their memorial plaque as it appears in its permanent location on the Boulevard, along with remembrances and a photo of the loved one if provided by the plaque sponsor. Learn more about Aid For AIDS West Hollywood Memorial Walk.

Photo: AFA Board Member, Jim Crane, places flowers on plaques for World AIDS Day.


AFA in the Press  - link here


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“I first applied for assistance when I got sick and wasn’t able to work for a few months.  I couldn’t pay rent and was on  the verge of homelessness. I didn’t need help consistently, but when I did, AFA helped me get back on my feet.”

                          - Recent AFA Client

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Apply For Assistance

More than 20 major agencies in Los Angeles refer clients to AFA for critical assistance.  AFA has links to more than 50 service providers to further help clients. See "Programs + Services" link above. Call (323) 656-1107 during office hours: Monday - Friday,  10 AM - 12 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM, or walk in on Thursday, 1-4 PM.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Best In Drag Show®
Sunday, October 24, 2010
The legendary fundraiser returns to Los Angeles' historic Orpheum Theatre in October of 2010. Watch for ticket announcements on this website in the summer. Email here to put your name on the announcement mailing list.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Hoedown for Aid For AIDS
August 29, 2010.
This fundraiser brought together a lively crowd of supporters and featured the one and only "MOMMA."

Photos here.
 

LA Pride Parade - June 13, 2010.

Thanks to a crew of talented and dedicated volunteers, AFA was able to feature its largest, annual fundraiser, Best In Drag Show®, in the 2010 LA Pride Parade. More thanks go to those on the entry, including Jonathan Wallace as Sybil Rights, the 2009 show winner, and those collecting donations along the route. See photos here!

Go Eat, Go Drink, Go Out®
February  25, 2010.

This was the 16th year for this eat-out / take-out / restaurant, club, and entertainment venue event. Support our Go Eat Go Drink Go Out businesses when you go out all year, See the list: GoEatGoDrinkGoOut.org

World AIDS Day
December 1, 2009

Gallery 825 in West Hollywood hosted an overflowing crowd on World AIDS Day for an event  jointly presented by The City of West Hollywood and AFA.  The 2009 Paul Starke Warrior Awards were given by The City to eight nominees, including Ms. Goodman, AFA Board President (photo), for exemplary work in prevention and direct HIV/AIDS services to the community.  (Photo credit: Joshua Barash)  Read more.

AFA Silver Anniversary & Awards November 5, 2009

AFA's Silver Anniversary VIP Reception and Award Presentation was held on November 5, 2009 at the SLS Hotel in Beverly Hills. See more here.

ET/The Insider TV video interviews at Aid For AIDS Silver Anniversary Reception here, including Kathy Griffin.

2009 Best In Drag Show®

Held on the 18th of October, 2009, the fundraiser brought in more than $300,000!  See Aid For AIDS Best In Drag Show photos!


GUITAR BENEFIT FOR AFA

A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of these guitars decorated by Zulu (Zulu Tattoo) will be donated to AFA. Aid For AIDS benefit here.

 

OUR E-NEWSLETTER 'Connections'

"Connections" is sent out by email several times each year. Email us here with your name and e-mail address to start receiving Connections.

Aid For AIDS Newsletter Archive

 

TO DONATE OR SPONSOR

Click on the tab "Ways to Give" at the top of this page, or go directly to "Donate Online" featured at the top of our announcement column on the right. 
If you would like to speak with someone about providing financial support to AFA through private donations, grants, estate planning, or sponsorship of a fundraising event, please contact Alex Strautman, AFA Director of Development and Communications, at 323-344-4880, or send an email.

8235 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 200, West Hollywood, CA 90046; Telephone: 323.656.1107. 

Copyright © 2010.  All rights reserved.  Aid For AIDS is a DBA of the Alliance for Housing and Healing

(formerly Serra Ancillary Care Corporation), Tax ID #95-4147364.