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2006 Policy Priorities:
Bringing an End to AIDS
2006 Federal Policy Priorities
3. Expand HIV/AIDS Housing: As part of the National AIDS Housing Coalition, AFC will advocate for an additional $135 million for Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS (HOPWA) services in FY07.
The prevalence of HIV/AIDS is nine times greater among homeless individuals or those with unstable housing in comparison to those with stable, adequate housing — making housing an important HIV prevention strategy. Congress should increase HOPWA funds to reduce program waiting lists, expand the capacity of communities to develop new housing, provide rental assistance, and ensure that thousands of low-income people living with HIV/AIDS displaced by Hurricane Katrina receive vital housing assistance.
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