AIDS Foundation of Chicago

AIDS Foundation of Chicago
AbbreviationAFC
Location
  • 200 W Monroe St STE 1150
  • Chicago, IL 60606
President/CEO
John Peller
Websitehttps://www.aidschicago.org/

AIDS Foundation of Chicago is a locally based, non-profit organization that advocates for HIV/AIDS prevention as well as serves as a general resource for the HIV/AIDS community. Founded in 1985,[1] some of their better-known accomplishments include hosting fundraisers to support the distribution of HIV/AIDS related medications in the city, funding the Open Door Health Center,[2] and launching their “Getting to Zero” plan.[3] Their cause seeks to increase the amount of resources available to the HIV/AIDS community as resources are too few and far between. Similar to other city organizations focused on sexual health such as Howard Brown Health, AFC makes getting access to treatment easier for all patients, decreases the stigma around treatment, and promotes the awareness and acceptance of those who live with HIV and/or AIDS.

  1. ^ "AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO – Chicago LGBT Hall of Fame". Retrieved 2020-04-10.
  2. ^ Ferrarin, Elena (2019-12-12). "Changes at Open Door Health Center in Elgin alarm some staff members". Daily Herald. Retrieved 2020-03-11.
  3. ^ "Fighting AIDS: 'Getting to Zero' goal of House Majority Leader". WJBC AM 1230. 2019-05-15. Retrieved 2020-03-11.