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Aid For
AIDS has touched the lives of over 15,000 men, women and children.
Welcome to Aid For AIDS
This is our
25th year.
Aid For AIDS has woven
a tapestry of support for those in crisis who are impoverished and
disabled by HIV/AIDS. Donors and special events support our
emergency housing assistance, food & wellness programs.
Our Mission
Providing
financial assistance for necessities of life to adults and children
living below the poverty-line with HIV/AIDS primarily in Los Angeles
County. Our goals are to prevent homelessness and hunger and to
enhance self-sufficiency and independent living.
Results Count
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through topics to see AFA's assistance in the last 12 months
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Preventing
Homelessness
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Keeping the lights on
& water running
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Preventing Hunger
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Vitamins &
medications
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Reaching Doctors &
Stores
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Moving deposits &
Expenses
Photo Gallery: Fundraising and Special Events
BEST IN DRAG SHOW. October 14, 2007.
 
BEST
IN DRAG SHOW, was held at the
Orpheum Theatre on October 14th and brought in over $300,000.
ABOVE TOP: (L to R) Kathy Griffin, celebrity judge, opened the show for
the fourth year. Judges also included Martin Sheen &
Charlie Sheen - with Brooke Mueller; Jennifer Coolidge; Eric
Dane & Rebecca Gayheart; Katey Sagal; Jane Lynch; John Cryer - with
Lisa Joyner; Dita Von Teese & Perez Hilton; John C. Reilly; Caroline
Rhea; Holland Taylor - with Michael Medico; James Van Der Beek -
with Heather McComb. Attendees included Kathy Kinney - with "French
Poodles." More show photos here!
ABOVE:
Christopher Street West
LA Pride Parade, June 10, 2007.
Cheer LA partnered with AFA staff and volunteers to march,
perform and collect. The crowd donated over $1,000.
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LEFT: 2006 Best in Drag Show Winner Cookie D'eau at
June 2007
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To Donate
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 Danny Levy, AFA Development
Manager at 323-656-1107 ext. 2111 or
dlevy@aidforaids.net.
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Sign-up for
AFA's
E-newsletter, Connections
"Connections " is sent out
several times per year with news about upcoming AFA events and
opportunities, articles and photos of recent events, current client
or program statistics, recognition of supporters, and volunteer
news. E-mail your name and preferred
e-mail address to us at
newsletter@aidforaids.net
to start receiving "Connections E-Newsletter."
Connections
Newsletter
Archive
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November 2007
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August 2007
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June 2007
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April 2007
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February 2007
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AFA in the Press
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November 2007 - Beverly Press
- "Spa Day Raises Money for People with
AIDS" Spa Day®
2007. more
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March 2007 - Beverly Press
- "Shirley Firestone's Tidbits"
Featured Dine Out Los Angeles.
more
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February 2007 - Dayspa Magazine
- "Trendwatch" Featured Spa
Day®. more
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January 2007 - Frontiers Magazine
- Interview with AFA
Board President Brenda Goodman.
more
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November 2006 - dotmagazine.com -
LA Section, Spa Day® article.
more
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October 2006 - GayWired.com -
"Celebs, Amateur Drag
Queens Raise Money For AIDS" Best In Drag Show article.
more
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October 2006 - WeHoNews.com -
"Rising To The Occasion" article.
more
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April
2005 - Spa Magazine -
Listed Spa Day ® in "100 most intriguing trends defining the spa
experience." more
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April
2005 - LA Times Magazine -
"In It For the Long Haul" Feature on AFA Executive Director
Terry Goddard. more
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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.”
- 2007 AFA Client
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Apply For Assistance
Over 20 major agencies in Los Angeles refer clients
to AFA for critical assistance. AFA has linkages with over 50
service providers to further help clients.
Please call AFA at (323) 656-1107 or come into the offices between
10 AM and 4 PM, Monday-Friday: 8235 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite
200, West Hollywood, CA 90046.
Upcoming
Special Events
 Los
Angeles Pride Parade
June 8, 2008
Los Angeles Pride Weekend is set for June 6th - 8th. As in past
years, Aid For AIDS will be marching in the LA Pride Parade with
staff, volunteers, and our Best In Drag Show winner of 2007, Miss Bindi Dundat. Keep your eyes peeled as we celebrate the supportive
community of Greater Los Angeles. If you're interested in
volunteering in the parade, email
ynavarro@aidforaids.net.
 Sister
BINGO Supports AFA
Sister BINGO is currently on hiatus until Mickey's reopens. An outrageous afternoon, usually hosted by
Micky's in West Hollywood - currently undergoing
repair/ renovations.
Win a trip or cruise, and many other prizes, with all proceeds
benefiting Aid For AIDS. For
more information,
click
here.
 Best In Drag Show
October 19, 2008
It’s that time of
year again…Aid For AIDS’ biggest fundraiser, Best in Drag Show, is
on it’s way! Last month, auditions were held at Plummer Park, which
means the 2008 contestants have already been chosen. 2007’s Best in
Drag Show was our biggest year yet - over 1,800 audience members
attended last year’s show at the Orpheum Theatre. Over $340,000 was
raised in 2007! So mark your calendars for Sunday, October 19th
and watch for ticket information, because Best in Drag Show 2008
will be here before you know it!
Past
Events - Thank you
!
 Dine
Out Out
Los Angeles
April 17, 2008
Our 14th annual Dine Out
event took place on April 17th, 2008! Thank you to all the participating restaurants
throughout Los Angeles County who donated 20% or more of their day's
proceeds to Aid For AIDS. Thanks to all the sponsors and diners,
too! Visit www.dineoutla.org
for more information, and click
here to view pictures
from the Dine Out LA Media Kick-off Party.
 World AIDS Day
West Hollywood
Events
Thanks to all those who joined us
for a candlelight vigil along the West Hollywood Memorial Walk,
decorated with flowers to honor those affected by HIV/AIDS. The
night's events included an opening ceremony at West Hollywood
City Hall, accompanied by "Silence=Death," a photo exhibit
documenting Los Angeles activism from 1987-2007. The Walk
continued to the Metropolitan Community Church, where AFA was
proud to honor Tom Pardoe with the Paul Starke Warrior Award,
presented to individuals making major contributions in the
HIV/AIDS community.
See
pictures.
Support
Aid For AIDS
 A simple two minutes will send a
stream of dollars to AFA!
Ralph’s gives a portion of
their revenue from individual shoppers to the non-profit
organization selected by the customer. AFA is grateful for your
participation – this has been a simple and steady way to generate
support for AFA client assistance. To register, visit the Ralphs
website
here,
or email
amccarthy@aidforaids.net.
 Phoenix
Lifestyle has partnered with Bank of America to launch the Phoenix
Credit Card with a program making direct financial contributions to
LGBT community-based organizations. Phoenix Lifestyle LLC,
will donate a minimum of 5% of its royalties from every Phoenix card
purchase to a foundation or charity that looks after the LGBT
community. We're proud to say that Aid For AIDS is the initial
recipient! To learn more, visit
www.phoenix-lifestyle.com,
or email
dlevy@aidforaids.net.
In Memory
of Loved Ones
Purchase a memorial
plaque on the West Hollywood Memorial Walk in memory of someone
special. Lining the sidewalks of Santa Monica Blvd. from Fairfax to
Doheny, the plaques serve as a reminder of the need for assistance
and compassion for those with HIV/AIDS, as well as a remembrance for
those who have passed on.
Click here for
more information.
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