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Making an Impact:
The Foundation operates
several programs in our mission to end new HIV infections. To date the
Walk has provided funding for over 35 beneficiary agencies totaling more
than $ 2.4 million dollars. More than 27years later, there is still no
end to AIDS in sight. The foundation has challenged our community to
make a real impact into the war on new infections through effective
funding of smaller agencies, effective and measurable HIV prevention
programs, and continuing education outreach efforts to communities less
likely to be receptive to prevent/education information. In fact,
the largest growth rates are occurring in communities who have
traditionally shunned HIV/AIDS education and prevention information and
among those ages, 15 to 24.
The goal to end AIDS is
not realistic in the near future, however, the Foundation feels that a
serious dent can be made in new HIV infections by curtailing the youth,
adolescent and underserved communities from acquiring the HIV virus in
the first place. Challenging paradigms on how we reach these
communities with innovative and culturally sensitive programs may be the
only way to reach the UNAIDS goal of a 10% by 2010. Agencies who
have subscribed to this goal have yet to adjust their programs to meet
the needs of the community and the Foundation may not always be the same
side of the prevention program if we feel the message is not getting
through.
Challenging agencies to
do more with less, requires agencies to depend less on government
entitlement funding to achieve this goal. The is by no means a
popular stance to take in the social service sector but does provide for
a paradigm shift in coming up with new and effective programs that may
impact HIV in the affected communities not getting the message.
The Foundation stands firm in this commitment to innovate, impact and
investigate effective programs.
Our
Purpose:
The Foundation wishes to impact underserved communities being
impacted by HIV/AIDS. The Foundation also funds AIDS Service Organizations
(ASO's) that are not traditionally involved in delivery of
direct services but will provide critical education and prevention
materials particularly those focus on the emerging youth and
adolescent population. Additional
funding to ASOs are provided as direct grants and program funding
from AIDS Walk Long Beach, Fundraising Events, Collaboration
Programs and invitational funding.
It also includes
eliminating activities and programs during these times that, while
meaningful, do not fit into our strategic plans under the conditions
of these challenging times. Focusing on our Core Competencies are
the integral part of ensuring we are maximizing the effectiveness of
our prevention efforts.
Who we funded during the 2009/2010 Funding Cycle:
(All grant requests
are subject to Beneficiary Committee application review and funding
approval. Agencies listed here do not necessarily mean funding has
been approved whether for the full requested amount or a portion of
the total request for the program. The Beneficiary Committee reviews
all applications for compliance, appropriateness, need, program
deliverability and other factors the Foundation finds that meets our
mission statement and core values.)
The Serra Project:
Grant request to
fund the Community Housing Options at Independent Supported Sites (CHOISS).
A permanent supportive housing program program for destitute adults
and children living with acute HIV and AIDS.
Substance Abuse
Foundation:
Request to fund the
Transitions program that provides HIV/AIDS stabilized living after
drug treatment and transition back into the community with the help
of a HIV/AIDS Discharge Planner/Life Coach.
South Bay Family
Healthcare Center:
Request to fund
Mental Health Services of HIV/AIDS affected and infected individuals
in need with established community therapists. Particular emphasis
is to ensure competent Spanish speaking therapists working the
program are able to provide mental health services to and
underserved community.
The Beacon House
Association of San Pedro:
Request to fund the
“Sobriety Safety Net – Guest Room” program provides emergency
shelter and services to men with HIV/AIDS when they first request
help with the alcoholism and other drug additions. This immediate
assistance increases the probability of success in their recovery.
Amigo Sin Barreras/Friends
without Barriers:
Request to fund the
Circle of Friends program that provides a holistic approach to the
treatment of those living with AIDS through a client drop-in center.
Strength for the
Journey – Long Beach/Orange County:
Request to fund 100
HIV+ men and women to attend a 4-day camp retreat in Angeles
National Forest that provides a respite, new skills, spiritual
growth, support group and friendships complete with a medical staff,
therapists, teachers and spiritual leaders.
The AIDS Food
Store:
Request to fund
needed nutrition to those men, women and children living with AIDS
and HIV demonstrating financial need.
Other
Additional Program Funding during the 2009/2010 year were:
Graytly Inspired
Sisters of Perpetual
Indulgence
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