For more than 25 years, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation has provided resources to a community grappling with HIV and AIDS. From early efforts to explain the mysteries of AIDS on the California AIDS Hotline to HIV prevention and policy activities that reflect the current state of the epidemic, the Foundation’s programs are grounded in scientific evidence.

At the core of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation’s work is a promise to reduce the rate of new HIV infections with innovative HIV prevention programs. Because one out of every four Americans living with HIV still does not know it, we are committed to making HIV testing a part of routine medical care so that everyone is aware of his or her HIV status regardless of perceived risk. We are actively engaged in improving health—and health care access—for people living with HIV.

With the valuable support of thousands of individuals standing behind us, the San Francisco AIDS Foundation is committed to these outcomes:

Reducing HIV infections: By devising new prevention tools and relying on proven scientific research and community knowledge, the Foundation is committed to dramatically reducing new HIV infections.

Encouraging HIV testing: The Foundation provides HIV testing and STD screening to meet the demand among the most vulnerable communities and advocates for new technologies and testing protocols that targeted those at greatest risk. Through legislative advocacy, we are eliminating barriers that restrict or complicate the availability of HIV testing services.

Improving health for people living with HIV: Our housing and medical referral programs, counseling and treatment for substance abuse, and weekly drop-in groups are closely connected to excellent client health. The Foundation actively lobbies for universal access to health care and is determined to fight institutional obstacles and empower our clients and others to navigate the red tape that frustrates access to care and treatment.

To learn about all of the Foundation’s programs, public policy work and information services, read the Foundation fact sheet or visit www.sfaf.org.