CHANGE THE STORY.

STOPPINGHHH AIDS IS IMPOSSIBLEHHH AIDS Foundation of Chicago 2010-2011 Annual Report 25th Anniversary Edition After 20 years at the AIDS Foundation of Chicago,  A SMOOTH TRANSITION Mark Ishaug steps down; David Ernesto Munar steps up.

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n January 2010, AFC said goodbye to its President/CEO Mark Ishaug who stepped down to take the helm at AIDS United, a new Washington, DC-based national I organization formed as a result of a merger between the National AIDS Fund and AIDS Action. The AFC Board and staff thank Mark for his incredible 20-year service to the organization, including 12 years as President/CEO. Under his leadership, the scope and reach of AFC greatly expanded, allowing AFC to reach tens of thousands of people each year with HIV prevention, care, awareness, and advocacy programs. Without missing a beat, the Board of Directors announced the appointment of David Ernesto Munar as AFC’s new President/CEO, effective February 1, 2011. “David is a highly respected local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS, and we are confident in his abilities to continue Mark’s excellent stewardship of AFC’s trailblazing work,” said Aaron Baker, Chairman of the AFC Board of Directors. “We are also incredibly grateful for Mark’s many years of service to AFC and continued commitment to the cause nationally where his many talents and skills will be put to immediate good use.” Munar has worked at AFC since 1991. Prior to his appointment as President/CEO, he served as the organization’s Vice President, with oversight and management of its $16 million portfolio of care, prevention, and policy programs and services. “I am truly honored by this opportunity and humbled by the many challenges our city and nation face to improve the health and lives of the millions affected by the HIV crisis at home and abroad,” Munar said. “I also applaud the creation of AIDS United and know Mark will motivate partners across the U.S. to build a more vibrant, powerful, and united AIDS advocacy movement.” Throughout his career, Munar has worked in collaboration with colleagues locally and nationally to nurture innovative responses to the HIV/AIDS pandemic. In 2007, Mark Ishaug, David Ernesto Munar Munar helped found the Coalition for a National AIDS Strategy, which mobilized thousands of individuals and organizations to advocate for a national plan of action against HIV/AIDS. With President Barack Obama’s announcement in July 2010 of the nation’s first HIV/AIDS “Faith that we can do better and compassion  Strategy, Munar and colleagues are now advocating with government officials for its full implementation. for others are the values that will continue  “As a Latino gay man living with HIV, I know firsthand the fear and isolation of to guide my work…”  an HIV diagnosis and the service gaps that persist in communities of color and for disproportionately affected populations,” Munar said. “But I’ve also benefited from – David Ernesto Munar world-class social support, information, and medical care—life-changing experiences that should be accessible to all, not just a few.” In 2010, the International AIDS Society selected Munar to serve on the 2012 International AIDS Conference Coordinating Committee, POZ magazine named him one of its 100 most influential AIDS advocates, and Mayor Richard M. Daley inducted him into the Chicago Gay and Lesbian Hall of Fame. “I bring to my work a passion for social justice and commitment to improve the quality of life for everyone, regardless of their social status, obstacles, or circumstances,” Munar said. “Faith that we can do better and compassion for others are the values that will continue to guide my work as an AIDS advocate.” Munar is the fourth chief executive of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago in its 25-year history. Marcia Lipetz served as AFC’s first chief executive from 1986 to 1991; Karen Fishman led AFC from 1991 to 1998; and Mark Ishaug led the organization from 1998 to 2011. • “Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir men’s blood  and probably themselves will not be realized. Make big plans; MessageTHE FOURTHfrom Board Chair, DECADE President/CEO, and SPC Chair aim high in hope and work.” – Daniel H. Burnham (1846-1912)

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Dear Friends:

n June 5, 1981, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published the first official mention of the appearance of a mysterious illness among a cluster O of gay men. The obscure citation in the equally arcane Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report is often referred to as the “beginning of AIDS.” Since then, AIDS has claimed the lives of more than 25 million people worldwide, including 600,000 Americans. In the early days, no one could have imagined that a disease that begins with three letters and ends with four — HIV/AIDS — would become one of the most destructive in recorded history. Three decades later, the U.S. is on the cusp of groundbreaking advances. Thanks to grassroots mobilization, medical breakthroughs, and national health care reform, activists can envision ways to reverse the epidemic. In 2010, President Obama released the first-ever National HIV/AIDS Strategy— derived from substantial input from AFC and thousands of others across the country—to chart a course of action against HIV/AIDS. The Strategy underscores what activists have Aaron Baker (center) been saying for years: thirty years of scientific inquiry and practical application reveal the essential tools and know-how needed to combat HIV/AIDS. The question remains whether our society will do what is necessary to stop this communicable disease. In the U.S., more than 56,000 individuals become infected with HIV each year, and more than 1.2 million are living with HIV/AIDS. And while medical advances have substantially increased survival, some 17,000 HIV-positive people perish annually. These sobering statistics orient our moral compass. In short, we can and indeed must change the story about HIV/AIDS in our city and nation. Change it from one of inevitability to one of end-ability. Where today’s infection rate— another person infected with HIV every 9 ½ minutes—becomes a thing of the past. The type of change envisioned in the National HIV/AIDS Strategy: “The United States will become a place where new HIV infections are rare and when they do occur, every person, regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or socio-economic circumstance, will have unfettered access to high quality, life-extending care, free from stigma and discrimination.” David Ernesto Munar Changing the story means working together to end HIV/AIDS in every neighborhood, every town, every state. It means joining a movement with others who are lending their time, voices and support to turn the tide of the epidemic, which is now described by the CDC as a “winnable battle.” The story of the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) has steadily evolved since its inception in 1985 to respond to current conditions and court change. With our individual, community, and government partners, we’ve brought resources and hope to devastated communities, developed and supported innovative programs making a difference, and empowered people to fight for their dignity and rights. In this annual report, we highlight our recent accomplishments and how we’re working to change the story. As the above quote from renowned Chicago architect Daniel H. Burnham suggests, we should make no small plans in our mission to end AIDS. Your continued support will help us write the next chapter of progress, and get us one step closer to making the fourth decade of AIDS the last. • Kenneth Burnett (left) Sincerely,

Aaron Baker, Chair, Board of Directors David Ernesto Munar, President/CEO Kenneth Burnett, Chair, Service Providers Council direct2housing.org is a AFC’s real-time information portal on housing services.

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Working with our partners, AFC has built a system of affordable  housing that addresses the prevention and care needs of people  HOUSINGPromoting stability for homeless people disabled by AIDS with HIV/AIDS and other chronic medical illnesses.

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“I’m always trying to be a voice for the client.”  – Melanie Paul

Supportive housing coordinator Melanie Paul (right) touches base with AFC colleague Doug Nichols.

n 1997, Melanie Paul was an HIV-positive homeless woman who rode the Red Line “L” AFC collaborates with housing agencies, hospitals, prisons, emergency shelters, and interim day and night to stay warm from the cold streets. housing programs to provide rental subsidies with case management and other essential I A year later, the mother of two sought treatment for substance abuse and services to more than 1,000 HIV-positive individuals and their families. eventually moved into Vision House, a South Side apartment complex that provides a Any given day finds Melanie and AFC Accounting Manager Arisbel Cruz-Lewandowski full continuum of care to those affected by HIV/AIDS. processing case management services and rent subsidies, a behind-the-scenes procedure “Having that roof over my head was the anchor. I could really focus my energy on that generates a life-sustaining result: an average of 550 rents paid each month for staying clean, finding employment and reconnecting with my kids,” says Melanie, who got low-income people disabled by AIDS and other chronic illnesses who would otherwise be married during her two-year stint at Vision House. homeless. Each rental payment represents another month of shelter and stability for clients Today, Melanie is a testament to the life-changing local system of HIV/AIDS – a fact not lost on Melanie. services and her own determination to survive and thrive. A passionate advocate and “When we process rent subsidies, I’m always thinking about how that would affect me former case manager, Melanie coordinates four AFC supportive housing programs that if I were still in supportive housing. I’m always trying to be a voice for the client.” • work to provide that same “anchor” for highly vulnerable homeless populations, including HIV-positive pregnant women and formerly incarcerated men.

January 2010 March 2010 October 2010 AFC and its partners receive a grant award of  AFC releases The Chicago Area AIDS Housing The Chicago Department of Family and Support $4.2 million from the U.S. Department of Housing Plan: Year 2 Report Card at a community meeting Services awards AFC a $375,000 grant to  and Urban Development to provide permanent attended by more than 100 clients, advocates, coordinate the city’s 100K Homes Campaign,  supportive housing to 150 highly vulnerable  housing and service providers, and funders. serving 125 of the most vulnerable homeless homeless individuals living with a chronic illness. individuals in Chicago.

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Alcee Arsberry 5 “It’s a good feeling to know that I am linking  them to someone who will help.” – Maria Flores

Angela Jordan and Maria Flores (right)

Thousands of low-income and uninsured Illinoisans  with HIV/AIDS receive high-quality health care thanks to  AnsweringCARE calls for help the hard work of providers, legislators, and advocates

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he inquiring phone calls that arrive daily at the desks of Angela Jordan and Maria As part of AFC’s ongoing quality improvement efforts, Angela and Maria administered Flores provide a window into the challenges of life with HIV. “I’ve lost my health a telephone survey with 412 of their HIV-positive callers between June and October T insurance, how do I obtain medical care?” “I ran out of meds. Where do I go?” 2010. The survey was also part of a new project called IN-CARE (Identify, Navigate, “I’m unemployed and falling behind in my rent. Can you help me find low- Connect, Access, Retain, and Evaluate), designed to reduce barriers that prevent men of income housing?” color from accessing or sustaining continuous engagement with HIV medical care. As trained Intake and Referral Specialists, Angela and Maria answer questions (in both The survey sample consisted of 74 percent men, 66 percent African American, English and Spanish), link people to vital services and make referrals to case managers. 88 percent U.S.-born, with a mean age of 40. Among the results: African Americans “It’s a good feeling to know that I am linking them to someone who will help,” were significantly more likely to have negative attitudes and beliefs about medications. says Maria. African Americans also reported being nearly twice as likely to “avoid getting treatment Adds Angela: “I have genuine passion for the work that I do. I can only imagine the because someone might find out” compared to Whites (19.7 percent vs. 10.6 percent). courage it takes for someone to call and disclose their diagnosis and personal The findings have local and national significance to help reduce the estimated information to only a voice on the other end of the line.” 50 percent of HIV-positive people not in regular medical care. As part of the IN-CARE Improving health care access for people with HIV/AIDS is at the core of AFC’s project, AFC will incorporate the findings into ongoing research to develop better ways mission. We educate government officials, the media and the public about the need to to identify individuals at high risk of dropping out of care so enhanced assistance expand programs such as Medicaid and the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. But we also can be provided to them. Through these and other methods, AFC is striving to listen to those most impacted and answer their calls for help. increase the number of people with diagnosed HIV who gain access to and remain engaged in their HIV care. •

March 2010 May 2010 July 2010 AFC supports HIV-related health care for 600 AFC-led Project IN-CARE was recognized at the AFC lobbying efforts convince Governor Quinn to patients at eight clinics with Ryan White CARE Act White House as part of a dialogue on the role of allocate state funding to avoid cuts and a waiting funding provided by the Illinois Department  public-private partnerships in the Obama  list for AIDS Drug Assistance Program recipients. of Public Health. Administration’s National HIV/AIDS Strategy.  

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As part of a new project called IN-CARE, AFC intake and referral specialists conducted a telephone survey of 412 HIV-positive  CLIENTProviding appropriate NEEDS assistance callers to identify their most pressing needs, shown below in red.

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Case Management 99% Housing 55% Pharmacy/Medication 49% Mental Health Treatment Services 38%

Dental Services 74% Transportation 56% HIV-Related Medical Services 43% Non HIV-Related Medical Services 33%

Food Or Other Basic Needs 58% Benefits/Entitlements 51% Job Training 40% Substance Abuse Treatment Services 8%

Percentage of surveyed callers from June to October 2010 who reported needing these HIV-related services.

lmost all callers (99%) indicated a need for case management. Other important When asked about their beliefs about HIV medications, AFC found that among needs included dental services (73%), food and other basic needs (60%), housing participants not on HIV medications, African Americans are 3.6 times more likely than A (58%), and transportation (55%). Whites and Hispanics to “never want to take HIV medications.” Other interesting findings from the first phase of the survey: AFC will initiate Phase 2 of the telephone survey in April 2011. During Phase 2, AFC’s Hispanics and Whites are 2.7 times more likely to disclose their HIV status to all Research, Evaluation, and Data Services team will conduct follow-up telephone surveys of their friends and 1.7 times more likely to disclose to all of their family members than with callers. The follow-up surveys will gather information about case management, service African Americans. needs, and barriers to engaging in HIV care. •

7 AFC maintains direct2food.org to help low-income families– including those affected by HIV–find accessible food and nutrition services.

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“We can change the course of HIV by applying all that  we know to be effective in HIV prevention and care.”  – Cynthia Tucker

Lawrence Ouellet and Cynthia Tucker

Prevention methods based on science – not ideology –  are our best hope for reducing new HIV infections. PREVENTIONMeeting people where they are to slow the spread of HIV

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porting an AIDS awareness pin on her blouse, Cynthia Tucker, AFC Director of The planned study will be the first to prospectively evaluate opt-out HIV testing in a Prevention and Community Partnerships, arrives at the University of Illinois at large urban jail and the first to evaluate telemedicine as a means to provide HIV specialty S Chicago to meet with epidemiology professor Lawrence Ouellet about a new study care to state prison inmates. Using confidential, interactive video teleconferencing, a for a population that is out of sight: inmates with HIV. physician at UIC will perform a complete history and physical exam and eliminate the need Funded by the National Institutes of Health, the innovative study aims to create a for prisoners to be transported to remote locations for care. system-wide approach to identify and treat HIV infections in correctional settings. AFC works closely with behavioral scientists, prevention practitioners, and concerned Services begin when a person enters jail, continues through prison, and extends into the community members to advocate for these kinds of science-based HIV prevention policies community after release from jail or prison. and programs. AFC also funds local, community-based prevention projects through our The system involves Cook County Jail, the Illinois state prison system, UIC, the city and private grantmaking program and, with our Service Providers Council (SPC) Prevention state health departments, South Side Help Center, and AFC, which administers housing, Committee, offers prevention agencies training and support. case management and other services across metropolitan Chicago. “We can change the course of HIV by applying all that we know to be effective in HIV Each year, an estimated one in seven individuals infected with HIV passes through prevention and care,” Cynthia says. “Routine and voluntary HIV testing, followed by a correctional facility, which suggests that these facilities are key sites for public health client-centered linkage services, must become a new standard to which we devote our interventions targeting HIV/AIDS, according to Ouellet, a principal investigator of resources and efforts in all communities.” the project. AFC’s cutting-edge prevention work continues locally, nationally, and globally in 2011 through the Chicago Female Condom Campaign, the HIV Prevention Justice Alliance (HIV PJA), the International Rectal Microbicide Advocates (IRMA), and other projects. •

March 2010 May 2010 June 2010 AFC-led Chicago Female Condom Campaign IRMA, chaired by AFC, releases its third landmark Nearly 200 service providers, frontline workers, launches “Put A Ring On It!” campaign and  report “From Promise to Product: Advancing  and people living with HIV/AIDS participate in  website (RingOnIt.org) to mark National Women Rectal Microbicide Research and Advocacy”  an HIV prevention skills-building conference  and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day. at the International Microbicides Conference in co-sponsored by the SPC. Pittsburgh, PA.

9 “We have to continue to fight…and to educate…” – Arick Buckles.

Joann Montes and Arick Buckles

We advocate for sound HIV/AIDS public policy in partnership with people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS, service organizations, ADVOCACYCourting system changes to fight HIV/AIDS and other allies.

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ach month, AFC mobilizes thousands of AIDS advocates like Arick Buckles causing deadly health risks for people with HIV. And the need for additional emergency and Joann Montes to ensure government leaders at the local, state, and federal ADAP funding spurred dangerous funding gaps for HIV prevention services, which kept E levels of government do all they can to respond to the epidemic. ADAP operating but risked spikes in new HIV infections. Arick has been living with HIV for 14 years; Joann, 11. Both have struggled to Arick and Joann are fighting to save ADAP, not only for themselves, but for lives obtain health insurance to pay for medication, which can cost more than $20,000 a year. like their own. Arick and Joann are among the more than 4,200 Illinoisans who rely on the AIDS Drug “In 2010, we saw huge steps forward in our fight to save ADAP and other essential Assistance Program (ADAP), which provides HIV medications to low-income people with services,” Arick says. “Illinois, however, is still dangerously close to starting an ADAP HIV/AIDS who cannot afford the costly treatments. ADAP addresses the most basic need waiting list for new clients. We have to continue to fight for revenue to keep ADAP afloat, shared by all people living with HIV: life-extending medications that slow the progression of and to educate lawmakers.” HIV disease and keep them healthy. When major federal health reform provisions take effect in 2014, most ADAP “I’ve been a participant of the program on and off. I wish that I didn’t need it, but I do, recipients will transition to Medicaid or subsidized private insurance, which will lessen and I am not the only one that’s in these shoes,” says Arick, a community outreach worker the financial pressure on the program. at the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center. Until then, however, AFC and its allies will continue the intensive advocacy needed to ADAP enrollment is increasing dramatically across the nation and in Illinois, creating encourage expanded state and federal investment in the program. • a fiscal crisis for the program. A number of states have cut individuals from the program or instituted waiting lists. ADAP cuts and waitlists interrupt or delay HIV treatment, See YouTube testimonies of Arick and Joann at: aidschicago.org/adap.

January 2010 March 2010 DECEMBER 2010 AFC co-sponsors “Justice for All? What is Justice More than 230 AIDS advocates from across the With partners in the U.S., U.K, India, and  for the Black Gay Man?” community forum  state gather in Springfield for the 10th annual South Africa, AFC launches a new community-led  headlined by renowned commentator and activist HIV/AIDS Lobby Days, organized by AFC. initiative to shape future HIV prevention and  Keith Boykin in honor of National Black HIV/AIDS   care services informed by cutting-edge research Awareness Day. on antiretroviral-based prevention. Learn more at Mapping Pathways on Facebook.

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Learn about current Chicago-area HIV news, events and discussions  at AFC’s community website, aidsconnect.net.

11 In difficult economic times, AFC grants provide critical support to community-based organizations that serve populations living with FundingGRANTMAKING proven and innovative approaches to the epidemic and at risk for HIV.

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concluded its 2010 fiscal year awarding $14.8 million in grants and AIDS Run & Walk Chicago proceeds raised by CommunityDirect partner agencies to and contracts to hundreds of valuable projects and services sustain their own vital services. AFC advancing HIV prevention, care, housing, and advocacy goals. Public revenue sources comprised the majority of AFC’s 2010 awards, which totaled Despite this milestone, local HIV prevention and care programs $13.5 million in federal and state funds for HIV-related case management, primary care, struggle to sustain essential services amid growth in the epidemic, which is why transportation, emergency assistance, housing, and other services, as well as a range generous private giving remains vitally important. of innovative HIV prevention and care initiatives serving women, post-incarcerated The 2010 grantmaking tally includes $250,000 AFC awarded to 28 local organi- populations, injection drug users, and gay men at risk for HIV. zations for one-year grants through its 2010 competitive grantmaking cycle; $50,000 In total, AFC funded 126 organizations in addition to direct emergency assistance to to 12 organizations for AFC’s global AIDS initiative; and approximately $1 million in hundreds of individuals through our case management and housing networks. • designated, private grants for a variety of innovative collaborations and partnerships. This includes innovative housing programs, prevention projects, advocacy initiatives,

FUNDING FY2010  

2010 ALLOCATION BY REGION   7% Other Region Wide 31% 5% Collar Counties (All Suburbs) South Side 15% 5% West Suburban

West Side 19% 3% South Suburban 31% Region Wide North Side 14% 1% North Suburban North Suburban 1% South Suburban 3% 14% North Side West Suburban 5% Collar Counties (all suburbs) 5% Other* 7% 15% South Side 100% 19% West Side *Includes global awards and awards to other areas of the state

ORGANIZATION TYPE (BASED ON DEMOGRAPHICS OF GOVERNING BOARD)* 1% Other

African American Community-Based Organizations 61% 19% Government Latino Community-Based Organizations 8% Non-Minority Community-Based Organizations 11% Government/University/Hospital 19% Other 1% 11% Non-Minority 61% African American 100% * Target population varies based on scope of grant awards.

8% Latino

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Statement of Revenues and Expenses FINANCIAL SUMMARY Year Ended June 30, 2010

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Out of every dollar you contribute, 92 cents goes to AFC’s HIV/AIDS Programs and Services

TotalTotal Private Private Revenue Revenue 22% 22%

64%64% Program Program Policy Policy

22%22% Public Public Grants Grants & Awards& Awards 6%6% Private Private Grants Grants & Awards& Awards 3%3% General General & Administrative& Administrative TotalTotal Government Government Grant Grant Revenue Revenue 78% 78% 5%5% Development Development

REVENUES   EXPENSES

Private Sources $4,870,822 Program & Policy $4,541,044 Foundations/Corporations $2,056,642 General & Administrative $611,452 Fee For Service/Other $579,333 Development $928,541 Individuals/Memorials/Bequests $619,630 Grants & Awards: Private $1,214,613 Direct Mail (net) $67,327 Grants & Awards: Public $13,563,783 Special Events (net) $1,547,890

Public Sources $17,231,538 CHANGE IN NET ASSETS Chicago Dept. of Public Health $9, 029,377 Cash Flow for Subcontracting Agencies $681,523 Chicago Dept. of Family & Support Services $409,650 Fund for the Future (board restricted) $561,404 IL Dept. of Public Health (Federal $) $3,095,669 Total Expenses $22,102,360 IL Dept. of Public Health (State $) $1,066,361 IL Dept. of Human Services $408,281 U.S. Dept. of Housing & Urban Development $3,123,209 U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration $98,992 Total Revenue $22,102,360

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“The National HIV/AIDS Strategy calls for a seamless system…”  – Alicia Bunton

Alicia Bunton (left) and Norma Rolfsen

AFC leads a system of coordinated HIV/AIDS case management,  helping clients throughout the region access high-quality medical  SupportingCASE accessMANAGEMENT to care and social services.

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ith her purple stethoscope in tow, family nurse practitioner Norma Rolfsen makes individuals; medical case management for those who are newly diagnosed or seeking the rounds at Mercy Hospital, where she is the program director of the Care medical assistance for the first time; and support case management for medically W Program for people living with HIV disease. stabilized clients to assist them with other vital needs. Every day, the interaction between She is also chair of AFC’s Medical Advisory Group, which includes AFC Director client and case manager affects whether an individual or family accesses and remains of Care and Quality Improvement Alicia Bunton and Dr. Hal Fuentes, PsyD, from the in primary medical care. division of adolescent medicine at the Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center. “The National HIV/AIDS Strategy calls for a seamless system from HIV diagnoses The advisory group’s frontline clinical insights, along with the input from clients, to clinical and non-clinical care, but delivering this vision on the ground will take even are helping AFC map the future of HIV/AIDS case management in response to more concerted coordination to bridge testing with ambulatory care providers, case recommendations from the federal government. management, and wrap-around services. How can we strengthen the integrated care By braiding together multiple funding streams, AFC maintains the region’s HIV/AIDS model leveraging the expertise of multiple providers at multiple agencies? How can we case management system, a national model which serves HIV-positive people who struggle ensure clinical indicators inform the care individual clients receive? These are some with homelessness, mental illness, addiction, poverty, and other health concerns. Nearly of the questions AFC’s Medical Advisory Group is helping to answer,” Alicia explains. 5,000 clients across metropolitan Chicago are served by 155 case managers working at Strengthening connections between medical and non-medical agencies is a key 31 agencies. concern of the advisory board, which is striving to ensure every person living with HIV— The multi-faceted system tailors case management to the needs of the client, offering regardless of income or insurance status—gains access to high-quality and continued care intensive services for HIV-positive pregnant women, recently incarcerated, or homeless and support services. •

JANUARY 2010 SEPTEMBER 2010 DECEMBER 2010 AFC coordinates essential services for more than Nearly 150 HIV-positive individuals released from In 2010, AFC provided nearly 200 hours of 1,158 homebound individuals with HIV/AIDS,  area jails and prisons are linked to medical care, case management training activities through  allowing them to maintain their independence. housing, and transportation assistance through  50 separate training sessions for 1,157 participants an intensive case management program. In addition, AFC certified 34 new medical case managers through its intensive five-week HIV/AIDS care navigation curriculum.

15 “Too many people mistakenly believe that HIV has gone away. But the truth is that every 9 ½ minutes someone in America is infected with HIV.” – David Ernesto Munar

Working with our media and community partners,  AFC raises visibility to bring urgency to the fight against HIV/AIDS. ChangingAWARENESS the course of the epidemic is possible 

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isseminating accurate and timely information about trends in the epidemic is an reports, the headlines feature provocative news about HIV/AIDS in Chicago followed by a important way AFC builds public and private support for the fight against HIV/ call to action: “Become a force for change.” D AIDS. We inform the public about HIV/AIDS policy news, statistics, and upcom- The “How are you healthy?” campaign was born out of a five-year gay men’s health ing events through our comprehensive websites, publications, and community collaboration between AFC, Center on Halsted, Howard Brown Health Center, and Test outreach. We also help members of the media develop local coverage to broaden HIV/ Positive Aware Network. It is the first social marketing campaign in Chicago to take a AIDS visibility. positive approach to gay men’s health, rather than a “you better not do this or else” To mark its 25th year of service, AFC launched a public awareness campaign to refocus approach. In 2009, the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) nominated attention on HIV/AIDS, a disease that has largely fallen from the headlines, and inspire the campaign for its inaugural Media Awards in Advertising. individual and community actions against it. AFC worked with the Chicago-based ad agency The ultimate goal of the campaign is to encourage health promotion — highlight Substance (isubstance.com) to design the public education campaign called “Change the the accessibility of healthy living, encourage gay/bi men to assess how they are Story” (aidschicago.org/changethestory). living healthily, maintain and increase their efforts to do so, and talk about healthy “Too many people mistakenly believe that HIV has gone away, that it no longer touches living with each other. The campaign invites gay and bi men to share their methods for close to home,” said AFC President/CEO David Ernesto Munar. “But the truth is that every staying healthy on the LifeLube blog (lifelube.blogspot.com). New posts answering 9 ½ minutes someone in America is infected with HIV. That’s a story we have to change.” the question, “How are you healthy?” are featured every week. • The ads evoke the look and feel of a daily newspaper, mimicking the format of the sports, arts, and business sections. But instead of baseball scores, theatre reviews or market

May 2010 October 2010 December 2010 AFC and its partners in the Austin neighborhood  AFC releases results of its HIV/AIDS issues  AFC President/CEO David Ernesto Munar appears on Chicago’s West Side create and unveil an  questionnaire of 28 candidates seeking  as sole guest on Chicago Tonight (WTTW Channel AIDS awareness mural to promote HIV awareness statewide office. 11) to mark World AIDS Day. and testing.

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At withmecomesacure.org, AFC invites individuals to share their inspirations for fighting HIV/AIDS.

17 Doseofchange.org is AFC’s local and national portal to share best practices in AIDS advocacy.

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“AFC has a reputation for stepping outside of the box  and getting to the core of the problem.” – Keith R. Green

Keith R. Green (left) and Julie Davids chat via Google Talk

Our efforts informing and engaging government  officials on HIV/AIDS remain crucial, as does the need to  POLICYEnlisting the support of government leaders to end HIV/AIDS strengthen relationships with foundations, corporations,  and government agencies.

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hree decades into the HIV/AIDS epidemic, the U.S. is on the cusp of ground- As coordinator of the HIV Prevention Justice Alliance, Julie champions a national breaking changes, including improved outcomes in the fight against the disease network of more than 80 groups working to build a unified movement that advocates for T thanks to national health care reform and implementation of the National HIV/ effective and just HIV prevention policies. The network is united at the intersection of HIV/ AIDS Strategy. AIDS, human rights, and struggles for social, racial, gender, and economic justice. But the challenges ahead are formidable and demand strategic thinking, creative “AFC has a reputation for stepping outside of the box and getting to the core of the advocacy, and broad community engagement. problem,” says Keith, who serves as co-chair of the Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus. “I am Enter Julie Davids and Keith R. Green, the newest members of AFC’s policy team. Julie privileged to be involved in creating change on the individual, community, and structural is National Advocacy and Mobilization Director, while Keith serves as Director of Federal level for not just Black gay and bisexual men, but for all populations disproportionately Affairs. They work from different parts of the country (Julie from Rhode Island; Keith, impacted by this epidemic.” Illinois), but are bound by technology and a belief that a paradigm shift in prevention is Some of AFC’s strongest partnerships have been forged with city, county, state, and needed that addresses the key social drivers of HIV: poverty, lack of stable housing, LGBT federal officials. AFC played a central role in persuading the Obama Administration to marginalization, and mass imprisonment. develop the National HIV/AIDS Strategy, which charts a course of action to begin to end the HIV/AIDS crisis. In 2011, AFC will work closely with federal and local officials to seek full implementation of the strategy. •

March 2010 July 2010 OCTOBER 2010 President Obama signed into law the Affordable The Obama Administration releases the National The Australasian HIV Society for Medicine  Care Act, which promises to transform the fight HIV/AIDS Strategy, a blueprint for reducing new invites Jim Pickett, AFC Director of Prevention against HIV/AIDS. AFC leads local and national  HIV infections, improving the health of people  Advocacy and Gay Men’s Health, to deliver the efforts to advocate for national health reform  with HIV, and reducing health disparities.  keynote address at its 22nd annual conference  as a structural intervention to end HIV/AIDS. AFC was instrumental in efforts to advocate  in Sydney, Australia. for the strategy.

19 “I’m a testimony to the fact that there is life  beyond HIV.” – Angela McLaurin

Rev. Doris Green (left) and Angela McLaurin

In partnership with housing and social service providers, AFC links recently released HIV-positive individuals to the housing, HelpingPRISONS HIV-positive & ex-offenders JAILS re-enter their communities medical, and transitional services they need to stay healthy,  independent, and out of trouble.

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ngela McLaurin describes it simply as “the wake-up call” – that moment in 1995 “When I got out of the penitentiary, I didn’t know what I was going to do,” says Tawon. when she tested positive for HIV while in prison. Upon her release, Angela used “But what I did know was that I was gonna call the AIDS Foundation [of Chicago].” A an HIV services directory to link herself to resources, but she knows that a book- Upon his release, Tawon was connected to a case manager at the South Side Help let of information is no substitute for individual assistance. Center. The agency helped him get housing, access to medication, and job training through That’s why Angela and Tawon Dale—both members of AFC’s Community Advisory Sweet Miss Givings, a bakery and jobs program for people living with HIV. Board—agreed to appear in an AFC-produced educational video that promotes Rev. Doris Green, AFC Director of Correctional Health and Community Affairs, re-entry services for post-incarcerated individuals living with HIV. The four-minute video has worked for years to bring HIV education into Illinois prisons and jails. Green made will be shown inside the walls of Illinois prisons and used by discharge planners to encour- production of the video possible through her work as liaison between AFC and IDOC. • age inmates to access HIV/AIDS services upon release. “I’m a testimony to the fact that there is life beyond HIV,” says Angela, a motivational View the video at aidschicago.org/corrections. speaker and educator. “Early detection is key because what I’m seeing is that people don’t get tested until it’s way too late. And it’s sad because the help is out here.” AFC works with the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) and a variety of public and private partners, including housing agencies, case management providers, and other correctional facilities to link individuals living with HIV/AIDS to the services they need. The AFC model aims to create a seamless continuum of services and care for this hard-to-reach and transient population by improving linkages between correctional facilities and community agencies.

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AFC launched RingOnIt.org in 2010 as the hub for the Chicago Female Condom Campaign which aims to increase availability, affordability, and utilization of female condoms.

21 Thanks to people like you, hope continues.

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Sullivan Ms. Lauren Yahiro Dr. and Mrs. Paul Saltzman Dr. Timothy J. Sullivan Ms. Beverly T. Yoder Mr. Karel Schaepman Mr. Alan R. Swanson Mr. William P. Zanetis Mr. and Mrs. Jack Schaffer and Ms. Janet E. Rassenfoss Mr. John T. Zawada Ms. Meg C. Schaul Mrs. Martha B. Swanson Mr. Paul Zega Mr. John P. Schmidt Ms. Ginny B. Sykes Ms. Natalie Ziegenhagen Mr. Jonathan Schmugge Ms. Janet H. Tabin Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Zimmerman Mr. Robert E. Schnuckel Mr. Jonathan Talbot Ms. Amy Zisook and Mr. David Rosen Ms. Mae Schoenig Mr. David M. Thimmig Mr. and Mrs. Charles D. Schreck Mr. Stacey S. Thompson This list includes donations of $100 or Mr. and Mrs. Barry Schreibstein Mr. Chad Thompson more during calendar year 2010 (not Mr. Edward C. Schubel, Jr. Mr. Lawrence E. Timmins including event donations). If we have Ms. Barbara V. Schwamberger Mr. James Tolson made an error in the spelling of your name Mr. Samuel Schwartz Ms. Nancy T. 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Elizabeth Koszarek Chicago Department of Public Health NovaCare Board Emeriti Daniel Lakin ChicagoPride.com Oak Bank Joanne P. Armenio Loren Leidinger-Avila Chicago Tribune Palmer House Hilton Michael Bauer Kate Loewenstein Chocolate Gourmet PepsiCo Tom Buchanan Deena Mansfield Chocopologie by Pivot Point International Leslie Cole-Morgan Ric Martel Knipschildt Chocolatiers Playboy Isiaah Crawford, PhD Rachael Marusarz Color Blind Celebrations Polo Café & Catering Dirk S. Denison Chris Matthews Confection Diva Prairie Fire Martin L. Eisenberg Tom Menard Color Blind Celebrations Propabilities Inc. Fred Eychaner Jim Merrell Cookie Bar r3 Multimedia Group, Inc Thomas J. Feie Angelique Miller Cory Allen Designs Renee’s Raw Chocolate Robert L. Fogel Leilani Navalta Cyndy’s Sweet Treats Ritz Camera and Image/Wolf Camera Valerie Hoffman Edward Negron Das Foods LLC River East Art Center Ralph Hughes Douglas Nichols Dewar’s Romo Fabrics Paul Lehman Iliana Gilliland Dr. Laurence A. Mack Memorial Fund Scarlet Bar John Leonard, MD Melanie Paul EMD Serono Shokolad Pastry & Café Stephen C. Mack John Peller Exelon Special Events Management Brandon Neese Abigail Peterman Fashion Focus SPIN Nightclub Richard L. Nelson Jim Pickett Fitness Formula Clubs Supreme Fabrics Sarah Esler Pearsall Keri Rainsberger Fleet Feet Sports Talbott Teas Eva M. Janzen Powell Fonstella Ross Frost Terry’s Toffee Marilyn Resnick Rosa Rufus Gay Chicago Magazine The Meeting Group Renslow D. Sherer, MD Ellen Ryan Gilead The Peninsula Chicago Ruth L. Sklar Anne Sanicki Giselle Couture The Red Pump Project Donna A. Stone Mark Schad Goorin Brothers Hat Shop The Signature Room at the 95th Richard B. Turner Jessica Sianez GRAB Magazine Tibotec Cleo F. Wilson Tomas Soto Grand Marnier Tix4Cause Anne Statton Hamburger Mary’s TriMonster Pete Subkoviak Harris Bank truffle truffle Joseph Taylor Harris Theater for Music and Dance Turtle Wax Staff Jessica Terlikowski Hearty Boys Unum Life Insurance Dave Thomas Heidi Hess UpShift Branding & Design David Ernesto Munar Peter Toepfer Hilton Chicago UR Super Models President/CEO Cynthia Tucker HMS Media US Bank Eva Westley Illinois Lottery ViiV Healthcare Alma Arroyo Laurie Wettstead Illinois Nut & Candy Walgreens Art Bendixen April Whitworth Ira J. Kaufman Foundation WGN 9 Chicago CW Christopher Bopp Jam Productions WGN Radio 720 Cecilia Boyd J&L Catering Wilde Bar & Restaurant Johnathon Briggs 2010 Event Sponsors Jcheikh Windy City Media Group Roman Buenrostro Jewell Events Catering Alicia Bunton Abbott Just Like U Like It Catering Anne Burnett Absolut Judy A. Saslow Gallery TOP 20 Team to End AIDS Mary Brewster Adage Technologies Kate Boggiano Fundraisers Maude Carroll All Pro Audio Visual Kehoe Designs Phyllis Coprich AllState Printing Kendall College School of Culinary Arts Micah Krohn Arisbel Cruz-Lewandowski Alphawood Foundation Kirk James Collection by Studio5p1t Anne E. Statton Andrea Dakin Amalfi Hotel Chicago La Parisianne du Chocolat Company Andrew Vachris Julie Davids American Airlines Leo’s Dancewear Doug Ferguson Georgia Delis Argo Tea Macy’s Daniel Lakin Brian Dibblee Art + Science Mama Picky’s John Atorino Michael Dilbeck AZ Limo Mario Tricoci Victoria Ramos Nicole Doss Bank of America MB Financial Heidy Best Maria Flores Bell Litho, Inc. mc2 Communications Tommy Grace Arlette Foy Best Gay Chicago.com McDonald’s Terri Friel Donnise Gaffeney Blommer Chocolate Store Men’s Warehouse Mark S. Ishaug Ramon Gardenhire Boeing Merck Joseph R. Sullivan Keith Green BOI Magazine Mesirow Financial Julie DeMatteo Rev. Doris Green Bristol-Myers Squibb Michelle Tan Frank Carroll Michael Grego C Salon Midwest Foods J. Ben Stringfellow Wady Guzman CB Richard Ellis minibar Brian Lighty Melissa Janiszewski Celebrated Chefs MTM Chicago Tiffani Griffin Angela Jordan Cellit Mobile Marketing National City Greg Rose Yvette Kilpatrick Chef Joe’s Cookies Neuberger Berman Michael Smith Goldie Komaie Chicago Cubs Northern Trust Kathleen E. Mullaney

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Junior Board Service Providers Council Cook County Department Top 20 AIDS Run & Walk  of Public Health Shaun D. Sperling A Safe Haven Council For Jewish Elderly Chicago Fundraisers President About Face Theatre Diverse Communications & Health Media Foundation Edward T. Jeske Access Community Health Network DuPage County Health Department Frank L. Buttitta Sophie Albsmeyer Advocate Hospice Education is Prevention, Inc. Norma Rolfsen Eleni Antonopoulos AGAPE Missions El Rincon Community Clinic Mark. E, Fox Priscilla Anzaldua AIDS Legal Council of Chicago Emergency Fund for Needy People Linda Coon Hope Benson AIDS Research Alliance Equip For Equality, Inc. Kimberly J. Dean Allison Bernard AIDSCare Erie Family Health Center John Sweeney April Campbell Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry Faith United Methodist Church Arthur H. Moswin Kevin Cates All Things R Possible Family Guidance Centers, Inc. Daniel Bigg Jennifer Cheng Ambulatory and Community Health Families’ and Childrens’ AIDS Network Patricia M. Drott Margarette Connell Network of Cook County Fellowship Missionary Baptist Church Marcus Foster Lesley Craig American Red Cross First Church of Deliverance Dot Wood Kathryne Daley of Greater Chicago HIV Ministry Andrew Witt Justyna Della Valle Asian Human Services, Inc. For Your Consciousness Ministries Mary Reed Erica Dickerson Aunt Marthas Youth Service Center, Inc Franciscan Outreach Association Zoe Lehman Jessyca Dudley Austin Health Center - CBC Initiative Garfield Counseling Center Susan Zeigler Bret A. Farris Beyond Care, Inc. Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance Matt Rogatz Charlie W. Fields Bridging the Tys to Jordan Gateway Foundation Ryan Kolodziej Candice Gant Brothers Health Collective Gifts From God Ministry Cheryl A. Potts Julia Groves CALOR, Division of Anixter Center Global Alliance for Africa David Granger Michael T. Hanus Campaign for Better Health Care Cameron Harmon Canticle Ministries, Inc. Grand Boulevard Federation Courtney Hendrix Carepoint Adult, Child & Greater Chicago Food Depository Tracy M. Hough Family Association Greater Full Gospel Pentecostal Church Nathan Kraft Cathedral Shelter of Chicago Greater Westside Bond T. Lammey Catholic Charities Lake County Development Corporation Michael Leukam Catholic Charities of Chicago Harbor Light Sophie Lin Center for Addictive Problems Haymarket Center Quang Luu Center on Halsted Healthcare Alternative Systems, Inc. Kat MacKenzie Central Illinois FRIENDS of PWAs, Inc. Heartland Human Care Services Cori A. Malone Centro Communitario Juan Diego Heathworks Theatre Tracy A. Martorello Centro Romero Hemophilia Foundation of Illinois Donald Mason Centro San Bonifacio Horizon Hospice Emmah Thandekile Muringa Cermak Health Services Housing Opportunites for Women Kathy O’Dowd-Grandt Chicago Black Gay Men’s Caucus Howard Area Community Center Alex Peurye-Hissong Chicago Black Methodists for Church Howard Brown Health Center John Plant Renewal Keeping Hope Alive Ministry Human Resources Development Theresa Poborsky Chicago Child Care Society Institute, Inc. Camilla Pollock-Flynn Chicago Continuum of Care I Want to Walk the Talk/IDSW Caitlin Ramos Chicago House & Social Service Agency Illinois Caucus for Adolescent Health Charlie Rice-Minoso Chicago Recovery Alliance Illinois Choice Action Team Andrew Riplinger Chicago State University, Illinois Department of Children Jameson Rutherford AIDS Research Institute & Family Services Pedro Serrano Chicago Womens AIDS Project Illinois Department of Public Health Ryan Singleton Children’s Home & Aid Society of Illinois Illinois Masonic Allison Tahmoush ChildServ Medical Center Foundation Jason Taylor Christian Community Health Center Illinois Public Health Association Ifraj Watts Church of the Open Door Interfaith House Jill Young Churches United in the Fight Interventions Nickolas Zubek Against AIDS Jackson Park Hospital  Circle Family Care Jamal Place Inc. Citizens Alliance for VD Awareness Jewish Child & Family Services City Lights Community Outreach Corp. Kaleidoscope, Inc. Claudia & Eddie’s Place Kane County Health Department Come Alive Ministry of faith Kankakee County Health Department Come Alive Social Services Lake County Health Department Community Counseling Centers Lakefront Supportive Housing of Chicago Lambda Legal Defense Community Supportive and Education Fund Living Systems, Inc. Lawndale Christian Health Center Connexions Enterprises Legal Assistance Foundation of Metropolitan Chicago

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Liberty Baptist Church of Chicago TASC, Inc. Maurice Chapman, Austin Health Center HIV/AIDS Ministry Taskforce Prevention CBC Initiative 2010 Corporations, Foundations, Link Community Development USA & Community Services and Community Funds John Dinauer,  LINKS - North Shore Youth Teen Living Programs, Inc. Rafael Center of The following list includes funders that Health Services Test Positive Aware Network Heartland Alliance made a donation of $5,000 or more MADE, Inc. (Making A Daily Effort) The Cara Program Jill Dispenza, Center on Halsted during fiscal year 2010 (not including Martin Temple African Methodist The Care Center of event sponsors). Episcopal Zion Church Jackson Park Hospital Bill Farrand, MATEC (UIC) The Children’s Place Association Test Positive Aware Network Academy for Educational Development Men & Women in Prison Ministries The Children’s Place Association Ann Hilton Fisher, AIDS United Michael Reese Research The Foundation for AIDS Legal Council of Chicago Alphawood Foundation and Education Foundation Jackson Park Hospital Michelle Gilbert, Legal Assistance Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois Mt Sinai Hospital Of Chicago The Mosaic Initiative Foundation of Metro Chicago Bristol-Myers Squibb Mt. Carmel Community Development The Night Ministry Martin J. Gonzalez-Rojas, Broadway Cares/ Corporation - HIV/AIDS Ministry The Prevention Partnership, Inc. CALOR Equity Fights AIDS, Inc. Near North Health Services The Rafiki Collabortive The Chicago Community Trust New Age Services Corporation Total Health Awareness Team Marty Hansen, The Comer Foundation New Landmarks Love in Action Trinity United Church of Christ Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry The Crown Family New Life Covenant/Oakwood U.S. Fund for UNICEF, Midwest Region Deborah Hinde, Vital Bridges Efroymson Family Fund, a CICF Fund New Vision of Hope United Methodist Foundation Joe Hollendoner, BYC, Howard Brown Elton John AIDS Foundation Now is the Time Ministries of Faith Universal Family Connection, Inc. Entertainment AIDS Alliance Oak Forest Ambulatory Health Center University of Chicago Children’s Hospital Deborah Johnson, EMD Serono, Inc. Oak Park Health Department University of Illinois at Chicago: COIP Christian Community Health Center The Field Foundation of Illinois OASIS: Respondiendo al VIH/SIDA University of Illinois at Chicago: Rev. Vicki Johnson, Gilead Sciences Open Door Clinic HIV/AIDS Project Faith United Methodist Church Illinois Tool Works Foundation Pediatric AIDS Chicago Vida/ SIDA - Korrey Kooistra, University of Illinois Kluth Family Foundation Prevention Initiative Puerto Rican Cultural Center Chet Kelly, Ruth M. Rothstein Lloyd A. Fry Foundation People’s Resource Center Vital Bridges CORE Center, Title II Cook M·A·C AIDS Fund Pilsen-Little Village Community WE/ACTx Chicago Tribune Charities – Mental Health Center Wesley United Methodist Church Karl Kimpo, Holiday Campaign, Planned Parenthood of Illinois Westside Holistic Family Services Howard Brown Health Center a fund of the McCormick Foundation Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Women’s Treatment Center Perry Maier, Open Door Clinic McDonald’s Corporation Proactive Community Services Women’s Treatment Center Michael McFadden, Merck & Co., Inc. Project Kindle World Bicycle Relief Howard Brown Health Center Michael Reese Health Trust Project VIDA Young Women’s Empowerment Project Peter McLoyd, Northern Trust Charitable Trust Prologue, Inc. Youth Choice Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center Polk Bros. Foundation Provident Hospital of Cook County Youth Guidance Prince Charitable Trusts Public Health Institute of Metro. Chicago Youth Outlook Maureen Murphy, Sara Lee Foundation Questioning Youth Center Youth Outreach Services Catholic Charities of Lake County The Siragusa Foundation Recovery 2000, Inc. Youth Pride Center Judy Popovich, United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Recovery Resource Center  University of Chicago United Way/Crusade of Mercy Regional CARE Association Service Providers Council Valerie Richards, Renz Addiction Center SHARP, HPPG & Research and Education Foundation Executive Committee Members Planning Council GOVERNMENTAL PARTNERS of the Michael Reese Medical Staff  Ricardo Rivera, MATEC Roger Baldwin Foundation/ACLU Kenneth Burnett, Chicago Department of Public Health Roseland Community Hospital Christian Community Health Center, Norma Rolfsen, Chicago Department of Family Rush Hospice Partners Chair Research and Education Foundation & Support Services Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center David Roesler, of the Michael Reese Medical Staff Illinois Department of Public Health Safer Foundation Open Door Clinic, Title II Collar, Barbara Schechtman, MATEC Illinois Department of Human Services Season of Concern Vice Chair U.S. Department of Housing & Dan Sesztak, Shriver Center - Sargent Shriver Urban Development Judy Perloff, Chicago House & Social Service Agency National Center on Poverty Law Chicago House & Social Service Agency, U.S. Health Resources and Vanessa Smith, Sinai Health System Secretary Services Administration Sisters and Brothers Helping Each Other South Side Help Center U.S. Substance Abuse & Mental Fernando Blasco, South Shore Hospital Anne Statton, Pediatric AIDS Chicago Health Services Administration Ruth M. Rothstein CORE Center South Side Help Center Prevention Initiative Christopher Brown, South Suburban HIV/AIDS Michelle Wetzel, Chicago Department of Public Health Regional Coalition Alexian Brothers AIDS Ministry Southside Health Association Ariq Cabbler, Jill Wolf, Haymarket Center St. Leonard’s House Brother’s Health Collective, IPHA Pamela Wrenn, South Side Help Center Substance Abuse Services, Inc. Patricia Canessa, Take-A-Hike Latino Health Network

27 Charity never looked so good. See and be seen among the unique mix of civic-minded Chicagoans supporting the fight against  ON THE TOWN HIV/AIDS through AFC’s electrifying special events for all ages  and walks of life.

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AFC SPRING LUNCHEON FEATURING DAN SAVAGE MAY 2, 2011 AFC hosts its Spring Luncheon with keynote speaker Dan Savage, author, syndicated columnist, and founder of the It Gets Better campaign. Savage will discuss ways to promote healthy futures for LGBT youth. Become a force for change in the lives of young people by joining us at this buzzworthy event.

Visit aidschicago.org to learn more.

Make A Statement: Design for the Cure Summer 2011

This signature event of AFC’s Junior Board raised awareness among young Chicagoans and $13,000 to benefit AFC’s prevention, advocacy, and grantmaking programs in 2010. It will return in the summer of 2011 with a fresh look and feel, so stay tuned for details!

AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, October 1, 2011

Scores of teams are gearing up to make this year’s Run & Walk the most successful ever. In 2010, more than 7,000 participants raised $450,000 net for community HIV/AIDS services. Get the latest on AFC’s special events at aidschicago.org.

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TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) Training Begins, April 30, 2011 World of Chocolate, Thursday, December 1, 2011 (World AIDS Day) In 2010, AFC’s endurance training program TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) trained

hundreds of ordinary people to complete extraordinary events (marathon, half Feast on gourmet chocolate, fine food, and great entertainment at the sweetest marathon, triathlon) and raise more than $350,000 net to fight AIDS. Want to join spot in town. The 2010 rundown: 26 chocolate vendors, 140 volunteers, $175,000 them? Register today at: TEAM2ENDAIDS.com and sign up for one of five great raised to fight AIDS. evens: a 100-mile bike ride, the Honolulu Marathon, the Chicago Triathlon, the Bank of America Chicago Marathon, or the Chicago Half Marathon. To see additional photos from previous events, please visit: flickr.com/photos/aidschicago.

Dance for Life, Saturday, August 20, 2011

The stage is set for the 20th anniversary of Dance for Life at the Auditorium Theatre, 50 East Congress Parkway. WGN-TV entertainment reporter Dean Richards will emcee this gala evening of spectacular performances by Chicago’s top professional dance companies — all to support the local fight against HIV/AIDS.

To see additional photos from previous AFC events, please visit: flickr.com/photos/aidschicago.

29 AFCNOT marks JUST a quarter-century SONG of service & DANCE:with the hottest 25thbash in town. ANNIVERSARY GALA

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Gala Guests (clockwise from top left): AIDS United President/CEO Mark Ishaug, Volunteer of the Year recipient Lori Kaufman, former state Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias; State Rep. Julie Hamos, Gov. Quinn and Michael McRaith; AFC co-founder Dr. Renslow Sherer;  Abbott senior vice president Michael Warmuth and his wife, Stefanie, with The Bangles (Debbi Peterson, from left, Vicki Peterson and Susanna Hoffs); Stunning décor generously donated by Kehoe Designs; The Bangles rock the night away.

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egendary music icons the Bangles rocked AFC’s Not Just Song & Dance gala by models posing as boxers. When guests purchased a number, a burly boxer punched to commemorate the agency’s quarter-century of service. More than 1,500 it out to reveal a prize. Sponsored by the Hilton Chicago and American Airlines, L guests including politicians, physicians, founding members and supporters, prizes included a round-trip ticket to Beijing, a relaxing getaway to San Francisco’s Hil- gathered at the Hilton Chicago on Saturday, May 1, 2010 to party with a ton, a sunny trip to the luxurious Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort, a weekend purpose, raising $518,000 net for ongoing prevention, care and advocacy initiatives. getaway in New York and a weekend stay in a luxurious penthouse suite at the Palmer Notable attendees included Illinois Governor Pat Quinn, Attorney General Lisa House Hilton. Madigan, Congressman Mike Quigley, 44th Ward Alderman Tom Tunney, Illinois Senate The Bangles founders Susanna Hoffss and sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson kept President John Cullerton, and AFC founding member Dr. Renslow Sherer. the crowd on its feet with a combination of new material as well as some classic 80s throw- The inaugural Lori Kaufman Volunteer of the Year Award was presented to Lori backs, including “Manic Monday,” “Eternal Flame,” and the dance megahit “Walk Like an Kaufman, who has dedicated more than 20 years of her life to fulfilling a promise to a Egyptian.” dying friend in 1989. Kaufman explained, “My promise brought me to the doorsteps The 2010 gala was presented by Abbott Laboratories. Additional sponsors included of AFC, and I know that he knows I will continue my work for as long as I am able. Bristol-Myers Squibb, Bank of America, Walgreens, Harris Bank, The Chicago Cubs, Kehoe The amazing thing is we used to prepare people to die, but now we prepare them Designs, and BellLitho, Inc. to live.” Throughout the evening, guests mingled in the ballroom, sipping cocktails and To view the 25th year video about the founding of AFC, visit: aidschicago.org/founding savoring hors d’oeuvres. The center of attention was a massive punchboard manned

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40-50 Illinoisans become infected with HIV each week

10,000 Illinoisans don’t know they are HIV-positive BY THE NUMBERS 46,000 Illinoisans are estimated to be living with HIV/AIDS

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2,000 HIV-related medical visits occur each year as a result $1.5 million in direct landlord and vendor payments for of grants to eight outpatient clinics HIV-related housing, home-based care, and other services

contracts negotiated on average every year with partner HOUSING 300 agencies 1,500 families receive HIV-related housing assistance each year

owed by government entities to AFC at any given time 660 previously homeless and disabled individuals with HIV $1,500,000 and other chronic conditions receive monthly rental subsidies for delegate agency payments made to sustain community services

SUPPORT SERVICES ADVOCACY 8,000 Illinoisans participate in AFC’s statewide advocacy network 20,000 rides to medical care are coordinated each year by AFC-funded case managers AIDS advocates participate in AFC’s national action 12,000 network through the HIV Prevention Justice Alliance 3,000 food vouchers are distributed to low-income people with HIV/AIDS AWARENESS 93,551 visits to aidschicago.org in 2010 PREVENTION 1,500 voluntary HIV tests are performed each year with 100 million impressions generated by AFC’s award-winning public AFC funding to partner agencies and collaborations transit ads for the 2010 AIDS Run & Walk Chicago

40,255 female condoms are distributed by the Chicago Female Condom Campaign and various other AFC initiatives GEOGRAPHIC REACH 250: the number of different zip codes where clients in AFC’s 10,857 harm reduction service encounters provided to service network live. Top ten zip codes include: approximately 4,322 individual injection drug users 60640 Uptown 60626 Rogers Park 60660 Edgewater 60649 South Shore 60619 Chatham/Greater Grand Crossing 60620 Auburn Gresham 60624 Garfield Park 60637 Woodlawn 60623 Lawndale 60647 Logan Square

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1981 1994 2003 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Public Health Service recommends use of AZT by President Bush announces PEPFAR, the President’s reports first cases of rare pneumonia in young gay men, pregnant women to reduce perinatal transmission, Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, during the State of which is later diagnosed as AIDS related. showing up to 70% reduction in transmission rates. the Union Address; PEPFAR is a five-year, $15 billion initiative to address HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and 1985 AFC extends its case management and related services malaria primarily in hard hit countries. The first-ever blood screening test for HIV antibodies, to beyond the city and suburban Cook County to developed by Abbott, is approved by the U.S. Food and McHenry, DuPage, Lake, Kane, Kendall, DeKalb, AFC works with legislators and community Drug Administration (FDA). Actor Rock Hudson Grundy, and Will Counties. organizations to help pass landmark HIV prevention announces that he has AIDS and dies later this year. legislation allowing adults to purchase and possess 1995 syringes without a prescription. The bill is signed into AFC is founded by four local visionaries: Dr. Ron Sable, FDA approves first protease inhibitor for use in law by Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich on July 25. Dr. Renslow Sherer, Judy Carter, and William Young. combination with other HIV drugs, or highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). 2005 1986 AFC commemorates its 20th year of service in the fight President Reagan first mentions AIDS in public. AFC publishes the city’s first-ever AIDS housing against HIV/AIDS. strategic plan, resulting in increased housing units for AFC creates the Service Providers Council to bring people living with HIV and improved coordination and 2006 together community agencies in the fight against AIDS. collaboration among local providers. June 5 marks a quarter century since first AIDS case reported. 1987 1997 The FDA approves AZT, the first antiretroviral medication Annual AIDS-related deaths in the U.S. decline by more 2007 for the treatment of HIV. than 40% largely due to the advent of combination drug AFC collaborates with state lawmakers to pass legislation therapy. expanding voluntary HIV testing while preserving patient Marshall Field’s hosts Show of Concern and raises more rights to informed consent. The bill also allows for a more than $500,000 for AFC’s grantmaking program. AFC saves the Illinois AIDS Drug Assistance Program streamlined approach to HIV testing in medical settings. from collapse by convincing Governor Edgar and the 1989 Illinois General Assembly to increase state funding by 2008 AFC establishes the Northeastern Illinois HIV/AIDS Case $8 million. CDC releases new HIV incidence estimates for the Management Cooperative, a network of community agencies United States, showing that the U.S. epidemic is worse providing case management services to people with HIV/ 1998 than previously thought. AIDS. Minority AIDS Initiative created in U.S., after African American leaders declare a “state of emergency” and 2009 1990 the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) calls on the The Obama Administration officially lifts HIV travel and Ryan White dies of AIDS. Congress enacts the Ryan Department of Health and Human Services to do immigration ban by removing the final regulatory barriers White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency the same. to entry. (CARE) Act, which provides federal funds for care and treatment services. 1999 An AFC-led program that provides housing and case AFC funds initiative that links HIV-positive individuals management to homeless adults with chronic medical 1991 returning to the community from correctional settings illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, is found to improve Red ribbon is introduced as the international symbol with health care services. health outcomes and reduce hospitalizations and of AIDS awareness and solidarity. NBA legend Earvin emergency department visits. Research findings are “Magic” Johnson announces that he is HIV-positive and 2000 published in JAMA. retires from basketball. 13th International AIDS Conference (“Breaking the Silence”) convenes in Durban, South Africa. It’s the 2010 AFC receives Ryan White CARE Act funds for case first such meeting in a developing nation, heightening Obama Administration releases first comprehensive management and other critical support services. awareness of the global pandemic. National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the U.S.

1992 2001 AFC commemorates its 25th year of service AIDS becomes the number one cause of death for 40 million people are living with HIV worldwide, according American men 25-44 years of age. to the Joint United National Programme on HIV/AIDS. 2011 marks the 30th year of the first reported cases of what would later be AFC leads a successful campaign to prevent the state AFC launches a new prevention program for people called AIDS. To mark this unfortunate from closing a critical Medicaid program for hundreds living with HIV, and expands evaluation and research milestone, Windy City Times newspaper of persons living with AIDS. programs linking local universities and community-based will run a special nine-month series of organizations. articles, essays and photos. AFC, a nationally recognized leader on AIDS issues, is the key editorial partner on this project. Learn more at: http://bit.ly/aidshistory

32 AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO CHANGE THE STORY THE AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO IS CHANGING THE STORY.

We pursue a broad range of activities to end new  infections, improve the lives of people with HIV,  and strengthen government and community  responses to the epidemic. 

Founded in 1985 by community activists and  physicians, we fortify local, national, and international HIV-related activities. 

We specialize in efforts to:  » Advocate with and for people affected by HIV/AIDS. » Fund and coordinate prevention, care,   and advocacy projects. » Cultivate the capacity and expertise of individuals  and organizations dedicated to ending HIV/AIDS.

Together with our individual, government, and  community partners, we reach tens of thousands  of people in need each year and make our collective  efforts better and stronger.

We are a source of hope—a force for change.

25th Anniversary Gala photos, courtesy of Christopher Hiltz, Kat Fitzgerald, Stefan Klenk. Dance for Life photos, courtesy of Kat Fitzgerald. Make A Statement photos, courtesy of Cristopher Beltran. A Smooth Transition photo, courtesy of Andrew Collings. All other photos courtesy of JasonSmith.com. Design: Substance (iSubstance.com). Editor: Johnathon Briggs

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AIDS Foundation of Chicago 2010-2011 Annual Report 25th Anniversary Edition CHANGE THE STORY.