AIDS Housing Alliance  (916) 979-0896  www.aidshousingalliance.org

A nonprofit organization established to prevent homelessness among people living with HIV/AIDS by providing housing and/or services, including a residential hospice and thirty units of scattered site transitional and permanent supportive housing for families and individuals with sixty new units under construction (completion in 2008).

Breaking Barriers  (916) 447-2437  www.breakingbarriers-sacramento.org

Breaking Barriers provides volunteer support to people living with HIV/AIDS in metropolitan Sacramento-including transportation, in-home chore work, assistance accessing food resources and companionship. We also provide educational services for HIV prevention to high risk groups throughout Sacramento County.

CARES, Sacramento (916) 443-3299  www.caresclinic.org

The Center for AIDS Research, Education and Services (CARES) is the largest provider of comprehensive HIV/AIDS services in Northern California. CARES provides a full array of medical, dental and social services for over 1,800 men, women and families each year. Founded by the four major hospital providers in Sacramento in 1989 (UCD, Sutter, CHW and Kaiser) to serve the Sacramento Valley’s AIDS crisis, CARES continues its mission to transform lives through HIV/AIDS care, research and community awareness.

CCAF - HIV Prevention / Education Program (916) 448-1110 www.capcityaidsfund.org/education.html

In response to an alarming increase in HIV infection among youth, CCAF has launched an aggressive HIV prevention campaign. Dozens of message boards, which include full-color posters and condom dispensers, have been installed at key locations. More than 1,500 free condoms per month are being distributed. In addition, thousands of safe-sex kits have been distributed to 18-and-over youth at special event gatherings. If this campaign has prevented even a small number of infections, the effort has been well worth it. Our materials carry direct, impactful HIV prevention messages targeted specifically to youth in our community. This is not about judging people. This is all about preventing infections and saving lives…and we’re committed to it in a big way!

Golden Rule Services  (916) 446-AIDS  www.goldenrules.info

Golden Rule Services is a local minority based nonprofit organization committed to addressing the disproportionate rates of HIV/AIDS in People of Color communities by providing culturally sensitive HIV prevention workshops, online HIV prevention counseling, HIV antibody testing and community health outreach.  It prides itself on providing quality services that are accessible, confidential and free of charge.  Its HIV prevention efforts have resulted in receiving community service awards and a resolution from the California Assembly.

Harm Reduction Services  (916) 456-4849

The agency’s goal is to reduce the spread of infectious disease, particularly HIV/AIDS, among high-risk individuals by promoting risk reduction. HRS clients typically include drug injectors, sex workers, homeless individuals, and other people not reached effectively by traditional public health effort. HRS provides education to men, women and youth about disease prevention. HRS also offers a free medical clinic targeting uninsured members of the community.

Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center   (916) 442-0185  www.sacramentopride.org/

The Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center is the premiere LGBT organization in the Sacramento valley. Founded in Sacramento in 1978, the Lambda Fund operates the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center and Sacramento PRIDE and Parade each June.  The Center provides HIV/AIDS education and prevention through our youth groups and our men's and women's groups, and referrals to other HIV/AIDS providers. The mission of the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center is to build a strong, diverse, safe and proud LGBT community in the Sacramento valley with programs that supply vital resources, support, education and opportunity.

Sierra Foothills AIDS Foundation (SFAF) (530) 889-2437  www.sierrafoothillsaids.org

SFAF is a community based, nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide comprehensive support services to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, and to provide education and prevention services to the general public. Services include benefits counseling, information and referral, emergency financial assistance, individual and group counseling, educational material and events, AIDS Drug Assistance Program, and housing assistance and referral. Through the Transitional Case Management Program these services are also provided to people living with HIV/AIDS who are being paroled from prison. Last year we added an Outreach Program and new this year we have established our own Food Bank for clients. SFAF has been serving the Sierras and Sierra Foothills region, including Nevada, Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine Counties since 1988.

Sunburst Projects  (916) 440-0889  www.sunburstprojects.org

Since 1988, Sunburst Projects has been solely committed to addressing the social-psychological needs of HIV/AIDS affected and infected children and their families. Services include Camp Sunburst, a national model summer camp program for HIV/AIDS children and their families, respite child care, support groups, family centered case management and referral services that help clients overcome barriers that limit their access to essential health care.

UC Davis Medical Center Children's HIV Clinic (916) 734-7618  www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/children/services/infectious/

UCDMC is the only medical facility in the region that provides care for children who are exposed to or infected with HIV without discrimination. The Children's HIV Clinic provides comprehensive HIV medical care utilizing a team of doctors, nurses, social workers, nutritionists and pharmacists to ensure that the children experience the highest level of well being possible. The donations received are given directly to the families in order to help them provide these children with their most basic needs to those things that help these kids be kids - to have fun, experience joy, and to participate in activities that normalize their life and build self-esteem.