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HIV/AIDS Related Resources
• Evergreen AIDS Foundation is a non-profit in Bellingham, WA providing resources and advocacy for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
• American Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR) is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of AIDS research, AIDS prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.
• The mission of AIDS.ORG is to make access to HIV and AIDS information on the Internet faster, easier, and more accurate; and to connect professionals and the public together to share their knowledge and experiences. AIDS.ORG, Inc. is a nonprofit educational organization.
• AEGIS is the largest website in the world is devoted to AIDS.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recognized as the lead federal agency for protecting the health and safety of people - at home and abroad, providing credible information to enhance health decisions, and promoting health through strong partneips. The CDC is in no way affiliated with the Sean Humphrey House.
• Lifelong AIDS Alliance is committed to preventing the spread of HIV, and to providing practical support services and advocating for those whose lives are affected by HIV and AIDS. Lifelong AIDS Alliance was formed in January 2001 through the merger of Chicken Soup Brigade and Northwest AIDS Foundation. The organization provides housing and home chores, food and nutrition services, insurance continuation, transportation, case management, and emergency financial assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS; community services include prevention education and national public policy advocacy. www.lifelongaidsalliance.org
• Pierce County AIDS Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1987 to respond to the needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS in Pierce County. A Board of Directors oversees the work of Foundation staff and volunteers. Through education and service - PCAF prevents HIV infection, assists persons affected by HIV/AIDS, addresses related health problems, and combats associated stigma and discrimination. www.piercecountyaids.org
• Pride Foundation connects, inspires and strengthens the Pacific Northwest Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) community in pursuit of equality. Pride Foundation accomplishes this in rural and urban areas by awarding grants and scholarships and cultivating leaders. www.pridefoundation.org
• AIDSmeds.com --- Information about drugs and treatment for HIV/AIDS.
• www.SafeSax.com - "Safe Sax offers a new twist on the same old boring purse or bag. With color and creativity, and yes, condoms, we have created products that are fun, funky, fresh and make people stop in their tracks.Partial proceeds from the sale of our products go to non-profit organizations aligned with AIDS prevention and education."
Housing Providers In Washington State
Bailey-Boushay House: www.virginiamason.org/bailey-boushay
Bailey-Boushay House is a nationally recognized facility offering residential care and day health programs for people living with AIDS. This residential care program also provides care to those suffering from other life-threatening illnesses.
Rosehedge: www.rosehedge.org
The first 24-hour housing and health care program in Washington State for people living with HIV/AIDS. Rosehedge's Enhanced Assisted Care Program serves 18 individuals at a time in three Seattle homes. Rosehedge specializes in the care of people with additional diagnoses of mental illness, alcohol/chemical addiction, and/or AIDS dementia.
AIDS Housing of Washington: www.aidshousing.org
AIDS Housing of Washington (AHW) is a Seattle-based nonprofit that develops HIV/AIDS housing locally and provides technical assistance nationally.
AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma: http://www.aidshousingtacoma.org
AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma (AHAT) provides safe, affordable housing to maintain, empower and enhance the lives and dignity of people living with the effects of HIV/AIDS. The association is dedicated to providing quality, innovative services by staff and volunteers.