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The long-term goal is ending the epidemic, but much is being accomplished along the way.
It’s tempting to praise organizations who help address the needs of people living with HIV and AIDS in a general way. They’re doing important work on behalf of an often-underserved population. But sometimes looking at their specific achievements can be even more impressive. Check out some stats from five groups making a difference:
AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Recent highlights of their work include:
The Alpha Workshops provides NYC-area low-income HIV-positive individuals training and employment in the decorative arts. After students graduate:
AIDS/LifeCycle: Ride to End AIDS is an annual fundraiser to support indispensible California AIDS service organizations. This year, the organization:
Housing Works has a mission to provide housing, care and community to homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families. They have:
GMHC is the nation’s leading provider of HIV/AIDS care, prevention services and advocacy. Some of their annual accomplishments include:
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The above numbers are current as of 2015. These organizations have continued to do great work, and they can benefit from your support. We encourage you to visit their websites, learn more about what they do and how you help them make an even greater impact.
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