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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 focuses on housing assistance and
other essential services in California and continues to be a visionary leader promoting community and service-provider
partnerships.
Welcome to Aid For AIDS
90% or more of all
agency revenue goes to client programs.
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. Our focus is prevention of homelessness and
improved quality of life. We believe that housing is an essential
part of healthcare and provide housing assistance in Los Angeles
County. Our programs include rent, mortgage, and utility assistance,
as well as food, housing case management, and wellness programs
for those with HIV and AIDS.
Aid For AIDS has touched the lives of more than 17,000 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.
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Preventing
Homelessness
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Keeping the lights
& water On
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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
HOPWA
 In addition to private
assistance programs, Aid For AIDS is the central coordinating agency
for a Federal HOPWA (Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS)
grant administered by Los Angeles Housing Department - and serves
more than 20 regional organizations and their HIV/AIDS clients. Link
onto our Programs and Services tab at the top to see more
Featured Event
Best In Drag Show, our legendary annual fundraiser
The 9th annual BEST IN DRAG SHOW®
was held at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on October
9th and brought
in more than $250,000 for Aid For AIDS. THANK YOU, Volunteer Cast
and Crew, Sponsors, Supporters, Donors, Attendees, and Celebrity Judges for
the show.
Kathy Griffin
returned, opening the show to a packed house. Judges included Kim Coles, Kathy Griffin, Melanie Griffith, Harry Hamlin, Dot-Marie Jones, Sara Ramirez, Lisa Rinna, Vanessa Williams, and Rita Wilson. Photos: JPI Studios.
Videos and more on the event website: http://www.BestInDragShow.org
 BEST
IN DRAG SHOW (many photo albums)
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, placed by Elizabeth Taylor, his co-star in the film,
Giant. Photo credit: Lisa Burks.
Create a lasting tribute to a loved one.
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.
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Learn more.
The Patrick R Service
Award
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 Patrick R.
SERVICE AWARD is named for Patrick J. Rush. Read
more.
The 2012 application period opens after December 2011. See award details
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.”
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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. Call
(323) 656-1107 during office hours: Monday - Friday, 10 AM -
12 PM and 1 PM - 4 PM . Walk-ins on Thursday, 1-4 PM.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Stay connected for all AFA events.
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PAST
EVENT
HIGHLIGHTS
World AIDS Day, December 1, 2011
Bouquets placed on the W. Hollywood Memorial Walk.
Best In Drag
Show®
Sunday, October 9, 2011
PHOTOS & SHOW NEWSLETTER LINK
Best In Drag Show rocked the Orpheum Theatre with laughter, and brought more than $250,000 to Aid For AIDS. The event website has the scoop for 2011 as well as the event history! BestInDragShow.org.
A Faire of the Heart
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
AFaireoftheHeart.org
Dr. W. David Hardy, Barbara Lazaroff, and Holland Taylor were honored at this Alliance for Housing & Healing fundraiser at The Beverly Hills Hotel. Frenchie Davis performed. 250 guests attended. See the event website for details. AFaireoftheHeart.org
LA Pride Parade
Sunday, June 12, 2011
Best In Drag Show 2010 winner Brigetta Nowhere and entourage were featured on the AFA parade entry. See the FACEBOOK page:
"Best In Drag Show, Aid For AIDS"
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'Connections'
"Connections" is sent out by email several times each
year. Email us
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__________________________________ 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 Rafael Cosio, Director of Development, at 323-344-4880, or send an
email.
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