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Below is a list of organizations helping to combat the HIV/AIDS epidemic in black communities around the nation.
Contact them to learn more about prevention, treatment, support resources and how you can get involved in the fight
against HIV/AIDS.
National HIV and STD Testing Resources
Find places to get HIV/AIDs and STD tests by zip code, and get answers to commonly asked questions about testing.
The Bronx-wide HIV Testing Initiative
The goal of the Bronx-wide HIV Testing Initiative is to increase HIV testing, so that every Bronx resident learns his or her HIV status and has access to quality care and prevention services.
Black AIDS Institute
The Black AIDS Institute is the first HIV/AIDS policy center dedicated to reducing HIV/AIDS health disparities in the black community by mobilizing black institutions and individuals to confront the epidemic in their own communities.
The AIDS Project
Committed to enhancing the quality of life of those infected with and affected by HIV/AIDS, The AIDS Project provides resources, and educates the community to increase understanding and prevent the transmission of HIV.
Black Educational AIDS Project
The Black Educational AIDS Project is the oldest operating African-American AIDS service organization in Baltimore City, Md. Since its conception in 1989, BEAP has provided prevention education, counseling, direct service referrals and other client-centered services for the black community.
Women Alive
A national non-profit organization that focuses on treatment started by and for women living with HIV/AIDS.
Southwest Louisiana AIDS Council
Provides education to the people of southwest Louisiana about HIV/AIDS and prevention. They also offer assistance to those affected by the disease.
Youth AIDS
YouthAIDS, an education and prevention program of PSI, uses media, pop culture, music, theatre and sports as a campaign to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS. They reach 600 million young people in more than 60 countries with life-saving messages, education and resources.
National Minority AIDS Council
The National Minority AIDS Council develops leaders in communities of color to then address the challenges of HIV/AIDS.
Gay Men’s Health Crisis
GMHC is a non-profit, volunteer supported community based organization that is committed to national leadership in the fight against AIDS. They provide prevention and care services to more than 15,000 men, women and families that are living with, or affected by, HIV/AIDS in New York City and advocate for scientific, evidence-based public health solutions for hundreds of thousands worldwide.
ActionAIDS
ActionAIDS is a Philadelphia-based organization formed in partnership with people affected by HIV/AIDS that works to sustain and enhance one's quality of life. They provide a range of direct services and take an active and professional approach to leadership in service, education and advocacy.
Aid for AIDS
Aid For AIDS is a support system for those impoverished and disabled by HIV/AIDS. Through their donors, grant programs and fundraisers they fund emergency housing assistance, food and wellness programs.
Magic Johnson Foundation
Earvin "Magic" Johnson's non-profit charity supports community-based organizations and promotes HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention through its I Stand With Magic campaign. They are also a sponsor of TheLoop21.com's Stop Black AIDS campaign.
