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AHF

CA · EIN 208572701 · $98.3M rev · operational · advocacy · www.aidshealth.org
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AHF is a global nonprofit organization providing HIV medical care, advocacy, and related services. It operates a network of pharmacies, thrift stores, health and wellness centers, affordable housing, and food service programs. Founded in 1987, AHF is the largest provider of HIV medical care worldwide.

activities · 27

what they do

direct service · 18
  • Community engagement and outreach events Volunteer-Organized Community Convenings & Campaigns
    Organized over 500 events and 20 campaigns in the past 12 months through a volunteer network of over 300 members across 25 cities, supporting HIV awareness and community services.
  • Comprehensive medical care through AHF-operated healthcare centers
    Operates healthcare centers that provide pharmacy services, specialty Medicare programs, same-day HIV and STD testing, and free wellness centers as part of a comprehensive care model in the United States.
  • Development of HIV testing and care innovations
    Instrumental in developing the first dedicated mobile HIV testing project in Los Angeles County (1991), the WEHO Lounge as a flagship HIV testing site and coffeehouse, and the first women’s HIV treatment clinic in South Los Angeles; helped develop and operate Agape House, a residential care facility for HIV-positive women and their children.
  • Conducted emergency relief efforts in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew and in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Irma, delivering medical and humanitarian aid during crises.
  • Emergency relief and disaster response Emergency Humanitarian Response Coordination
    Conducted emergency relief efforts in Haiti after Hurricane Matthew and in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Irma.
  • Food and basic needs distribution Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes over 30,000 pounds of groceries and fresh produce weekly, along with clothing and toiletries, to more than 3,000 individuals including homeless people, low-income families, and seniors through a food pantry and education program in Los Angeles County.
  • Food and basic needs distribution programs Food Distribution Network Management
    Distributes over 30,000 pounds of groceries and fresh produce weekly, along with clothing and toiletries, to more than 3,000 individuals including homeless people, low-income families, and seniors through a food pantry and education program in Los Angeles County.
  • Geographic expansion of services
    Expanded operations across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, the Caribbean, and Latin America, increasing access to HIV care and prevention services.
  • Geographic expansion of services Financial Branch Expansion and Operations
    Expanded operations across Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Louisiana, Alabama, Mississippi, and grew presence in the Caribbean and Latin America.
  • Global HIV care, testing, and prevention services
    Delivers HIV care, testing, and prevention services to over 2.7 million patients globally across 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
  • Global HIV care, testing, and prevention services
    Provides HIV care, testing, and prevention services to over 2.7 million patients globally across 50 countries in Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Services include same-day HIV and STD testing, pharmacy services, specialty Medicare programs, and wellness centers.
  • Local HIV service delivery in specific U.S. communities
    Provides life-saving direct services to nearly 2,000 individuals living with HIV annually and conducts over 15,000 HIV screenings each year in Georgia; serves over 2,000 clients living with HIV and 30,000 community residents annually in Queens, NY.
  • Mobile and innovative HIV testing initiatives
    Developed the first dedicated mobile HIV testing project in Los Angeles County in 1991 and instrumental in creating the WEHO Lounge, AHF’s flagship HIV testing site and coffeehouse, expanding access through innovative models.
  • Specialized HIV care and treatment development
    Advocated for and helped develop the first women’s HIV treatment clinic in South Los Angeles and initiated the Dolls of Hope Project, which makes and distributes handmade cloth dolls for HIV/AIDS orphans.
  • Support programs for vulnerable populations affected by HIV Orphan Rescue and Resettlement
    Initiated the Dolls of Hope Project, which makes and distributes handmade cloth dolls for HIV/AIDS orphans, and provides stable, affordable housing units through the Healthy Housing Foundation.
  • Supportive housing for vulnerable populations HIV/AIDS Supportive Housing & Financial Assistance
    Provides stable, affordable housing units to individuals in need through the Healthy Housing Foundation, including residential care at Agape House for HIV-positive women and their dependent children.
  • Volunteer mobilization and community outreach Volunteer-Organized Community Convenings & Campaigns
    Organized over 500 events and 20 campaigns in the past 12 months through a volunteer network of over 300 members across 25 cities.
  • Wellness Center program implementation
    Oversaw the development and implementation of AHF’s Wellness Center programs across the United States, providing comprehensive care including HIV testing, medical care, and wellness services.
advocacy · 5
  • Advocacy for health care access and affordability Health Access Policy Advocacy
    Conducts advocacy campaigns across the United States focused on lowering drug prices, expanding affordable housing, and ensuring equal access to health care, including active opposition to AB 1938 in California.
  • Leadership in state-level HIV policy and guidelines Maternal & Perinatal Health Equity Initiatives
    Co-chairs the New York State Perinatal HIV Guidelines Committee and co-chaired the Care Committee for the Governor’s Task Force to End the AIDS Epidemic in New York State.
  • National and regional advocacy campaigns Health Access Policy Advocacy
    Engages in political, economic, and social advocacy campaigns across the United States focused on lowering drug prices, expanding affordable housing, ensuring equal access to health care, and opposing legislation such as California’s AB 1938.
  • Policy leadership in HIV treatment and prevention Maternal & Perinatal Health Equity Initiatives
    Co-chairs key policy bodies including the New York State Perinatal HIV Guidelines Committee and co-chaired the Care Committee for the Governor’s Task Force to End the AIDS Epidemic in New York State.
  • Recognition and awards for social justice and advocacy Professional and Organizational Achievement Awards
    Received The King Center’s MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award in January 2025 and recognition from the American Bar Association, Pride Ft. Lauderdale, the Haiti Ministry of Health, and the Urban League of Broward County for advancing equality and human rights.
research · 2
  • Global HIV and STI research initiatives
    Conducts behavioral, biomedical, and social science research to improve HIV and STI prevention, testing, treatment, and linkage to care globally; publishes annual Global Quality Reports and multiple peer-reviewed studies on HIV/STI topics including drug resistance, clinical outcomes in treatment-experienced patients, monkeypox in people with HIV, and HIV self-testing in China.
  • HIV and STI research and publication
    Conducts behavioral, biomedical, and social science research to improve HIV and STI prevention, testing, treatment, and linkage to care globally. Publishes annual Global Quality Reports and multiple peer-reviewed studies on topics including drug resistance, treatment-experienced cohorts, monkeypox in PLWH, and HIV self-testing in China.
capacity building · 2
  • Medical education and workforce capacity building Health Sector Capacity Building
    Provides medical education and training in Rwanda through the Human Resources for Health Program.
  • Medical education and workforce training Health Sector Capacity Building
    Provides medical education and training in Rwanda through the Human Resources for Health Program and maintains affiliations with professional medical societies to build health care capacity.
strategies · 14

how they think

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named programs · 10

what they call their work

AHF Advocacy
Domestic advocacy efforts to advance rights and services for people living with or affected by HIV
AHF Global Advocacy
Advocacy initiatives focused on vaccine equity and access to lifesaving care in low-income countries
AHF Healthcare & Wellness Centers
Provide expert HIV care and same-day HIV/STD testing through a global network of clinics
AHF Pharmacy
Specialty pharmacy where 96% of revenue supports HIV care; offers delivery, adherence packaging, and convenient access
Dolls of Hope Project
Makes and distributes handmade cloth dolls for HIV/AIDS orphans nationally and internationally.
Food For Health
Food pantry and education program providing nutritious groceries and meals to address food insecurity among people with HIV in Los Angeles County
Healthy Housing Foundation (HHF)
Provides stable, affordable housing units to people in need, particularly those affected by HIV
Healthy Housing Foundation Powered by AHF (HHF)
Provides stable, affordable housing units to those in need through an innovative business model.
Out of the Closet Thrift Stores
Thrift stores where 96% of proceeds fund AHF's HIV/AIDS services; combine retail with social mission
Positive Healthcare (PHP)
Medicare Advantage plan (HMO SNP) for people with HIV and Medicare, offering enhanced coverage in Los Angeles County
relationships · 50

who they work with

  • AID Atlanta Partner — Affiliate organization providing HIV care, linkage to services, and HIV screening in Atlanta and Newnan, GA.
  • AIDS Center of Queens County Partner — Affiliate organization serving as the largest provider of HIV/AIDS services in Queens, NY, offering medical, social, and support services.
  • AIDS Clinical Trials Group (ACTG) Partner — Dr. Rodney L. Wright conducted research as an investigator with the AIDS Clinical Trials Group.
  • AIDS Taskforce of Greater Cleveland Partner — Affiliate organization providing prevention, education, supportive services, and advocacy for people affected by HIV/AIDS in Cleveland, OH.
  • AIN - Access & Information Network Partner — Affiliate organization providing services for individuals with chronic health conditions and prevention programs for at-risk communities in Dallas and North Texas.
  • African Leadership Partner — AHF applauds and collaborates with African leadership in strengthening public health systems.
  • Agape House Partner — Cynthia Davis helped develop and operate Agape House, a residential care facility for HIV-positive women and their dependent children.
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine Partner — Dr. Rodney L. Wright is an Associate Professor of Clinical Obstetrics & Gynecology and Women’s Health at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine.
  • BMC Infectious Diseases Partner — Published AHF Research findings on clinical outcomes of heavily treatment-experienced people living with HIV.
  • Broward House Partner — Affiliate organization providing HIV care, PrEP, housing, counseling, and prevention services in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
  • CA Medical Association Partner — Dr. William Arroyo serves as an advisor to the CA Medical Association.
  • CA Rehabilitation Oversight Board Government — Dr. William Arroyo serves on the CA Rehabilitation Oversight Board representing the Speaker of the CA State Assembly.
  • CALOR Partner — Affiliate organization providing culturally sensitive HIV/AIDS support services for Latino communities in Chicago, IL.
  • California Apartment Association Partner — Opposes AHF's grassroots advocacy, particularly regarding renter ballot initiatives and AB 1938.
  • California Association of Realtors Partner — Co-sponsors AB 1938, legislation AHF is actively opposing.
  • California Chamber of Commerce Partner — Co-sponsors AB 1938, legislation that AHF opposes as a threat to grassroots advocacy.
  • California Department of Healthcare Services Government — Dr. William Arroyo serves as an advisor to the California Department of Healthcare Services regarding the state’s Medi-Cal plan.
  • Charles R. Drew Medical Society Partner — Dr. Condessa Curley has served on the board of the Charles R. Drew Medical Society in Los Angeles.
  • Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science Partner — Cynthia Davis is an Assistant Professor and Program Director at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science.
  • County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California Partner — Dr. William Arroyo previously served on the board of the County Behavioral Health Directors Association of California.
  • FLUX Partner — Collaborated with AHF to create the L.A. Health Care Center 'Open for ALL'.
  • First 5 LA Partner — Dr. William Arroyo previously served as a member of the First 5 LA Commission (Alternate).
  • Healthy Housing Foundation Partner — Provides affordable housing through a partnership with AHF, operating as Healthy Housing Foundation Powered by AHF.
  • Human Resources for Health Program Partner — Dr. Rodney L. Wright is actively involved with the Human Resources for Health Program, which provides medical education and training in Rwanda.
  • IRIS HOUSE Partner — Affiliate organization offering comprehensive support, prevention, and education services for women and families affected by HIV/AIDS in New York, NY.
  • Impulse Group Atlanta Partner — Dr. Jammie Hopkins serves on the Board of Directors for Impulse Group Atlanta, a social advocacy affinity group of AHF.
  • Impulse United Partner — Dr. Jammie Hopkins serves on the Board of Directors for Impulse United, a social advocacy affinity group of AHF.
  • In The Meantime Men’s Group Partner — Dr. Jammie Hopkins served on the Board of Directors for In The Meantime Men’s Group in Los Angeles.
  • JMIR Public Health and Surveillance Partner — Published AHF Research systematic review and meta-analysis on HIV self-testing in China.
  • Latino Outstanding Understanding Division (L.O.U.D) Partner — Collaborates with AHF's Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition on a fireside chat series about COVID vaccination sentiments in the community.
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