Beneficiaries
Breaking Barriers (916) 447-2437 http://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 5,000 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!
CCAF Helen Veress-Mitchell Scholarship Fund (916) 448-1110 www.capcityaidsfund.org/scholarship.html The Helen Veress-Mitchell Scholarship Fund provides students living with HIV/AIDS with money for college. The fund was established in 2002 and is administered by Capital City AIDS Fund, (CCAF), a Sacramento-based non-profit organization active in raising money for AIDS agencies in the Sacramento region. To date, the CCAF scholarship program has funded 12 students in college and will soon have its first graduate. The fund is entirely supported through generous contributions from individuals and businesses in the area.
Chico Stonewall Alliance (530) 893-3336 center@stonewallchico.org The Stonewall Alliance of Chico is committed to creating an accepting environment for members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, and Ally community (LGBTIQQA) that is open, safe, and inclusive for all people. We provide information, advocacy, referrals, and support. The Stonewall Alliance Center strives to unite and strengthen individuals and the community through coordination of community events, activities, and discussions.
Golden Rule Services (916) 427-4653 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.
Oak Park Outreach
Oak Park Outreach Services (OPOS) is a non-profit organization based out of Sacramento’s Oak Park Community Center, providing much-needed services to people in the neighborhood and surrounding areas. OPOS is primarily focused on educating at-risk youth about HIV/AIDS prevention. Outreach is done on a one-on-one basis, personally connecting with community members and offering awareness campaigns that make a difference. For more information, email oakparkoutreach@yahoo.com.
Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center (916) 442-0185 www.saccenter.org
The Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center promotes the health, business, political, cultural and humanitarian needs of the LGBT community. Important components of Center programs include health awareness issues common in the GLBTQI community. These concerns include preventative health, substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, and mental health. Many program groups target youth, those 13-19, even 20-somethings, who can be particularly vulnerable as they grapple with issues of questioning identity, self worth and personal dignity. The Center works closely with and makes referrals to organizations involved with HIV/AIDS education and treatment including CARES, Breaking Barriers and other direct service agencies. The Center also provides emotional and social support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The "Strength in Numbers" adult group meets regularly and has a membership of approximately 50 members who are HIV/AIDS positive. The group provides peer support and social activities that encourage healthy living as members face challenges associated with their medical conditions. In summary, the Center provides both preventative and responsive support to clients living under the umbrella concern of HIV / AIDS.
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.
Volunteers of America www.volunteersofamerica-sac.org
Volunteers of America has been serving the Greater Sacramento community since 1911 and is proud to be one of the area's largest providers of human services. We are a movement organized to reach and uplift all people by providing human services to individuals, families, children, and the elderly with special needs in our community to improve their quality of life. We serve various populations struggling with multiple barriers to independence such as homelessness, chemical dependency, mental illness, and HIV/AIDS. Our services are provided on the streets, in emergency shelters, in transitional housing programs, in residential treatment settings, and in permanent housing.
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Sacramento Valley AIDS Run/Walk is an event produced by the Capital City AIDS Fund
(916) 448-1110
P.O. Box 160636
Sacramento, CA 95816
CapCityAidsFund@yahoo.com