Aid For AIDS has touched the lives of more than 16,000 men, women and children.

Welcome to Aid For AIDS

Our Vision

A world in which hope is restored and lives are saved through homes, help, and healing.

For more than a quarter-century in Southern California, Aid For AIDS has woven a tapestry of support for those in crisis who are impoverished and disabled by HIV/AIDS. Donors, grants, and special events fund our housing assistance, food, and wellness programs.

Our Mission

To provide the basic necessities of life to men, women, children, and families living with HIV/AIDS through a safety net of essential housing and direct supportive services.

Results Count 

n  Preventing Homelessness       n Keeping the lights  & water On

n  Preventing Hunger                      n Vitamins & medications

n  Reaching Doctors & Stores    n Moving deposits & Expenses

Special Announcement

For Vocational School Students - The Patrick R. SERVICE AWARD provides a merit-based award of up to $5,000 to one student, annually, who is enrolled in a vocational school and who is HIV+, recovering from an addiction for at least one year, and is a Los Angeles County resident.  The program's goal is to remove financial barriers, and the award is based on the student's  demonstrated drive and determination to finish his or her education despite substantial challenges. Applications for the 2010 award are accepted between January 31, 2010 and March 10, 2010. 

See award details here.   DOWNLOAD APPLICATION.

The Patrick R. SERVICE AWARD is named for Patrick J. Rush. Read more.

Media Spotlight

'Spotlight on the community' radio host Cynthia Fox interviewed Terry Goddard II, AFA Executive Director, just in time for our February 25th County-wide fundraiser, Go Eat, Go Drink, Go Out^®. The work of AFA and the state of HIV/AIDS in the community are in focus, as well as featuring a number of restaurants participating in the fundraiser. The show aired February 21, 2010 on KABC 790 AM and KLOS 95.5 FM. Link to the interview here.

National Public Radio/NPR and its programming partner American Public Media chose to feature Aid For AIDS and its merger with The Serra Project on their 'Marketplace' program on World AIDS Day, December 1, 2009. Interviews include Executive Director Terry Goddard II. The program, entitled “Groups Come Together for AIDS Support,” can be accessed here. 

Featured Event

BEST IN DRAG SHOW - October 18, 2009.

The seventh annual BEST IN DRAG SHOW was held at the Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on October 18th and brought in more than $300,000 for Aid For AIDS. THANK YOU, Volunteer Cast and Crew, Underwriters, Supporters, Donors, Attendees, and Celebrity Judges for the show. Judges included Jennifer Coolidge, Anna Faris, Camryn Manheim, Jayma Mays, Mary-Louise Parker, Chris Pratt, John C. Reilly, Molly Shannon, Holland Taylor, and Jo Anne Worley.  

Photo: 2009 celebrity judges join contestants, color commentators Jeffrey Drew and Todd Sherry, AFA supporter and prior judge Kathy Kinney, MC/producer Patrick Rush, and producer/director Tom Pardoe.  Read more.

Best In Drag Show photos courtesy of JPI Studios, Inc.    See photos here.

Stars Judge 'Best in Drag Show'! - ET Online video link.