AIDS FOUNDATION OF 2003 VICTORIES AFC shares the numerous victories of 2003 with each of our friends who struggle in the fight against HIV/AIDS. SYRINGE ACCESS NATIONAL AIDS HIV PREVENTION SPECIAL EVENTS CHICAGO HOUSING SPC CONFERENCE PERINATAL HIV $1.2 MILLION IN BILL PASSED MARATHON TRAINING FUNDING APPROVED RAISED PRIVATE FUNDS FOR HEALTH HIGHLIGHTS HIV PREVENTION GRANTS AWARDED On July 25, 2003, PROGRAM LAUNCHED In 2003, Governor Not only do our special PARTNERSHIP PREVENTION ISSUES ACT SIGNED In June 2003, AFC Governor Rod Blagojevich In 2003, the National Blagojevich and the events provide much UNDERWAY In 2003, AFC’s Service In August 2003, the gov- awarded $1.2 million in 2003 ANNUAL REPORT signed landmark HIV AIDS Marathon Training Illinois General Assembly needed funding, they are AFC and community Providers Council (SPC) ernor signed the Perinatal grant funding to 55 local prevention legislation Program made its suc- restored $3 million in also great parties! Our partners launched the responded to a new HIV Prevention Act, HIV/AIDS programs for allowing adults to cessful debut in Chicago, state funding for HIV 13th annual Not Just Chicago Housing for CDC initiative called which requires prenatal HIV/AIDS prevention, care, purchase and possess where more than 550 prevention in communities Song & Dance netted Health Partnership “Advancing HIV healthcare providers in education, evaluation, syringes without a participants completed of color. This was a top more than $420,000 (CHHP), an innovative Prevention.” The initiative Illinois to ensure that and healthcare advocacy prescription. AFC staff the program and finished legislative priority for AFC, and also received a 2003 three-year demonstration has vast implications for pregnant women are activities. Nearly half of Dear Friends, worked tirelessly with the LaSalle Bank Chicago as people of color repre- Pressie Award from the and research project that AIDS-related medical provided with HIV coun- the agencies funded in numerous legislators— Marathon or the Dublin sented 70% of all AIDS Chicago Free Press as will provide permanent and social services, AIDS seling and offered HIV 2003 were organizations Community Support Makes a Difference. Since our founding in 1985, the AIDS including State Marathon. The program cases in Illinois in 2002. the Best Gala of the housing for chronically, organizations, and people testing. AFC had long serving and governed Representative Sara netted approximately year. Dance for Life medically ill homeless with and at risk for HIV. advocated for this legis- by communities of color. Foundation of Chicago (AFC) has marshaled private and public support to care AFC also spearheaded Feigenholtz and State $550,000 for AFC, as netted approximately individuals. CHHP is the The SPC analyzed the lation, which will reduce More than one-third a year-long campaign to for people living with HIV/AIDS and to prevent the further spread of the epi- Senators Steve well as raised AIDS $165,000 to benefit first-ever national study likely impact of the the incidence of mother- of all awards (39%) increase City of Chicago Rauschenberger and awareness and brought AFC, Test Positive of healthcare service program, convened to-child transmission supported primary and demic. The relationships we have developed with donors, volunteers, advocates, funding for HIV preven- Donne Trotter—and other thousands of new donors Aware Network, and usage, costs, and out- meetings of prevention while protecting a secondary HIV prevention policymakers, local businesses, and partner agencies are key to our collective tion. Thanks to the hard community organizations and supporters to the the Dance for Life Fund, comes related to home- organizations, and woman’s right to informed activities, including work of AFC’s policy success in securing critical policy and funding victories for those living with and to help pass the bill. fight against AIDS. and gave partygoers less people with HIV, organized participants consent to HIV testing. street outreach, needle staff and community an incredible showcase cancer, diabetes, and for a local meeting with exchange, and risk- at risk for the disease. AFC’s Service Providers Council (SPC)—a unique coali- The governor’s action advocates—as well as of some of Chicago’s other chronic health CDC officials. The SPC reduction interventions tion of more than 135 service providers—has also been instrumental in the fight was backed by more the leadership of most talented dance conditions. also hosted a confer- for HIV-positive people. than 40 scientific studies Aldermen Tom Tunney, against AIDS. As the only coalition of its kind in the country, the SPC helps companies. And in just ence called “The Politics that show syringe access Ed Smith, and Walter its second year, A World of Prevention” to share identify gaps in services, sets AFC’s grantmaking priorities, and organizes public helps slow the spread Burnett, Jr.—Mayor of Chocolate, our holiday information and strategy forums and workshops for those on the frontlines of HIV/AIDS. We are grateful of HIV and other blood- Daley increased funding event commemorating among adolescent borne diseases without for HIV prevention serv- to have a strong community of partners who are dedicated to the fight against World AIDS Day, raised health, reproductive increasing drug use. ices in 2004 by $600,000. more than $90,000 while rights, and HIV preven- AIDS. It is because of this support that we were able to accomplish so much in The passage of this bill attracting a record 800 tion advocates. 2003. And it is with this support that we will have the fortitude, passion, and represents one of the most chocolate enthusiasts. creativity to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. significant improvements in HIV prevention in the state’s history. Sincerely,

Thomas J. Feie President DONORS AFC acknowledges the following contributions of $2,500 or more received between July 1,2002–June 30,2003.

Abbott Laboratories H. Russell Bauer Harvey Burstein Circle of Service Jill and Robert O. Delaney, Jr. Sarah Esler and Alex Pearsall Hearts Foundation Marcia E. Lazar and Alan Amos Deborah R. Hinde Affiliated Computer Daniel S. Berger, M.D. Center For Policy Reform Foundation Incorporated Richard J. Dennis Thomas J. Feie Hewitt Associates LLC Paul Lehman and Ronna Stamm Chair, Service Providers Council Services, Inc. Paul W. Besch, Jr. Bridgette Chambers Joan Clark Jill and Al DeVaney Lee B. Friend Michael Hires and Jay Frey Lew and Laurie Leibowitz and Susan L. O'Dell, Ph.D. Akzo Nobel Inc. and Anthony J. Faillo Chicago Area Combined Jude DiGuiseppe George H. Scanlon Foundation Thomas J. Hulseman Leo's Dancewear Inc. Betsy Colburn Allstate Giving Campaign Grace and Mitchell Block Federal Campaign and Sandy Shkolnik Gilead Sciences International Association Michael A. Leppen James F. Collier Alphawood Foundation BlueCross and The Chicago Community Trust Eitzinger Family Foundation GlaxoSmithKline of Physicians in AIDS Care Alfred R. Lipton BlueShield of Illinois and Stuart Verseman, M.D. Altria Group, Inc. Chicago Department Elizabeth Morse Charitable Trust Darcy and Donald Golas Joseph Levy Family Foundation and Kathleen Roseborough The Boeing Company of Public Health Commonwealth Edison Alvin H. Baum Family Fund Elizabeth Morse Genius Sarina Gomez Lori and Stephen Kaufman Marion M. Lloyd The Braeside Foundation Children Affected Crate & Barrel Charitable Trust Mark Ishaug American Express Tax The H. Earl Hoover Foundation James P. Kelly Lloyd A. Fry Foundation & Business Services Broadway Cares/ by AIDS Foundation Michael Cullen Hon. Rahm Emanuel Executive Director Handman Associates LaSalle Bank N.A. Rosemary and Stephen C. Mack Joanne and Joseph Armenio Equity Fights AIDS, Inc. Susan S. Davidson BOARD OF DIRECTORS SERVICE PROVIDERS COUNCIL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Thomas J. Feie, President Deborah R. Hinde, Chair Judy Perloff Mark Ishaug, Executive Director Vital Bridges Chicago House & Our goals for 2004 are many and the challenges great.AIDS is on the rise,as is Joanne Armenio Christopher Brown Social Service Agency Michael Bauer Chicago Deptartment Lisa Razzano Russ Bauer of Public Health UIC Mental Health Services complacency surrounding the epidemic.With your continued support,we will work BUDGET Daniel S. Berger, M.D. Maurice Chapman Research Anthony Bruck Westside Clinic at Bethany Betsy Ritzman John Chandon Charles Clifton Access Community Health Center Isiaah Crawford, Ph.D. aggressively for innovative prevention,care services,and advocacy initiatives that STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSES Test Positive Aware Network David Roesler Sarah Esler Open Door Clinic Larry Giddings David Dempsey Year Ended June 30, 2003 Gary Harper, Ph.D. Center Dan Sesztak Valerie J. Hoffman Chicago House address the spread of the epidemic.Together,we can make a difference. Ann Dunmore SOURCES OF REVENUE: AMOUNT Lori Kaufman Cook County Bureau & Social Service Agency 2004 GOALS Tom Kehoe of Health Services Barbara Schechtman Total Government Grant Revenue $11,170,127 Jacques Koek MATEC Scott Ewart Total Private Revenue $2,486,407 Marcia Lazar Lake County Catholic Charities Betty Smith EVALUATE AND EXPAND HOUSING LAUNCH INTERACTIVE ADVOCATE FOR TARGET INCREASE Martin N. Matthews Ann Hilton Fisher South Side Help Center Michael T. McRaith IMPROVE CASE OPTIONS FOR THE WEBSITE FOR AIDS- EXPANDED GRANTMAKING COMMUNITY SUPPORT Special Events (Net) $859,937 AIDS Legal Council Anne Statton Gary Metzner Pediatric AIDS Chicago MANAGEMENT CHRONICALLY ILL AFFECTED COMMUNITY PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR FOR AIDS Direct Mail Campaign (Net) $173,747 Thomas E. Mitchell Sterling Gildersleeve Prevention Initiative David Morris A Safe Haven SERVICES HOMELESS This year, AFC’s Service AND CARE SERVICES GREATEST IMPACT RUN & WALK CHICAGO Foundation & Corp. Grants $1,179,713 Vaughn Taylor Rick Moser Kimberly Hammon AFC will continue to AFC will push for Providers Council (SPC) In 2004, AFC will lead This year, AFC plans to The fourth-annual AIDS John R. Myers Vital Bridges Greater Chicago Committee/Jelani Individual Contributions $85,033 Brandon Neese Mark Hodar Virgil Tolbert comprehensively evalu- increased funding and will unveil a new collabo- efforts to champion fair distribute approximately Run & Walk Chicago will Interest $15,072 Richard L. Nelson Howard Brown Health Center Christian Community Health Center Eva Janzen Powell ate our current system support for innovative ration tool: its community state and federal funding $1 million in private be held on Saturday, Cynthia Tucker Other Revenue $172,905 Curtis Reed, Jr. Chet Kelly Chicago Women’s AIDS Project of coordinated case housing programs, such website. The website for AIDS-related programs funds to community September 18 in Grant Hilda Richards CORE Center Total Revenue $13,656,534 Julio Rodriguez Omar Lopez Kenis Williams management to address as the Chicago Housing will allow area AIDS and services, and secure AIDS service providers Park. In preparing for the C.A.L.O.R. Haymarket Center Mary Lu Roffe the changing scope of for Health Partnership organizations and coali- sound and responsive to address the HIV/AIDS event this year, AFC has Shawna Ross Dan Lustig Modesto Tico Valle Alberto Senior Haymarket Center Horizons Community Services the epidemic and develop and the Renaissance tions to share calendar legislation on AIDS, prevention, care, and invited people living with Renslow Sherer, M.D. Total Government Grant Perry Maier Nathan F. Simms III recommendations on Care Network. These listings; post discussions including reauthorization advocacy needs in the HIV/AIDS, service Revenue: 81.8% Open Door Clinic Joseph Stokes, Ph.D. how best to respond to programs work to to its message board; of the Ryan White CARE community. We will providers, advocates, and Oran F. Whiting Maureen Murphy Anita Wilson Lake County Catholic Charities clients’ changing needs. improve the health and and advertise jobs, vol- Act and increased state effectively respond to business professionals José Zuniga, Ph.D. In particular, AFC will quality of life of home- unteer, and internship funding for the AIDS changes in the service to join a Leadership Total Private Revenue: 18.2% identify existing gaps less adults with chronic opportunities. The web- Drug Assistance delivery system and Committee to generate in services, examine illnesses, including HIV, site will carry on the Program. AFC will also client demographics and strategies that will bol- the appropriateness of who are also dealing SPC’s tradition of “bring- continue to educate leg- continue our commitment ster grassroots support EXPENSES: current client caseloads, with substance use and ing communities togeth- islators, advocates, and to strengthen services for the event. AFC is Programs and Services $2,247,122 AIDS Foundation and develop a plan mental health issues. er in the fight against community members that reach communities working closely with the General and Administrative $309,269 OF CHICAGO to measure case man- HIV/AIDS.” In addition, about the need for anti- of color. committee to increase agement outcomes, SPC committees will HIV topical products community participation Development $496,178 411 South Wells Street, Suite 300 including linkage to and continue to provide a called microbicides, and and raise more funds Grants and Awards: Private $1,166,760 Chicago, Illinois 60607 retention in primary care. forum for AIDS workers work to expand access for agencies that work Grants and Awards: Public $9,073,494 and agency officials to healthcare for HIV- on the frontlines of the Total Expenses $13,292,823 (312) 922-2322 to learn new skills and positive people. HIV/AIDS epidemic. www.aidschicago.org work together. Grants and Awards: Public 68.3%

Programs and Services 16.9%

Grants and Awards: Private 8.8%

Developement 3.7% DONORS CONTINUED General and Administrative 2.3%

Majestic Star Casino Joseph Moroschan PATH RCN Corporation Susan and Myron E. Rubnitz, M.D. Barbara Turf McCann Healthcare, Inc. National AIDS Fund Pediatric AIDS Chicago Michael Richman Nan Schaffer, D.V.M. University of Illinois Maria McCormick National City Bank Prevention Initiative and Harrison Parker Cary Schneider at Urbana--Champaign McDermott, Will & Emery Richard L. Nelson Perlstein Foundation The ROC Group and Jeffery T. Buysse Until There's A Cure Foundation TOGETHER,WE CAN MAKE Condon McGlothlen and Marc Stackler Pfizer, Inc. Roche Laboratories Incorporated Seyfarth Shaw Walgreens Randy McKay New Prospect Foundation Polk Bros. Foundation Julio Rodriguez Donald A. Shapiro Michelle and Mark Weinberger Michael T. McRaith Northern Trust Company Eva M. Janzen Powell Debra and Paul Roesch Starbucks Coffee Company and Smith T. Powell IV Joann and Milton L. Meigs Larry Giddings Roscoe’s Tavern and Cafe, Ltd. Township High and Gerard F. Notario, M.D. Power Rogers & Smith, P.C. School District 214 Metzner Family Foundation Morton I. Rosen Timothy O'Hare and Brent Ochs Kim and Steven R. Prosniewski Denise Travis Michael Reese Health Trust A DIFFERENCE.