Welcome to AFC

For more than thirty years, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) has led the fight for HIV prevention and treatment services in Illinois. Learn more about our work.
 

Prevention

Stopping HIV transmission through testing and education — and connecting newly diagnosed HIV-positive people to VIP care — is the goal of AFC's prevention team. More >>

Case Management

A system of case managers help people in need navigate systems that connect them to HIV medications, housing, food, transportation and other necessities. More >>

Housing

AFC partners with community organizations across the Chicago metropolitan area to provide shelter for vulnerable people living with HIV and other chronic illnesses. More >>

Advocacy

AFC's Advocacy team amplifies the voice of the HIV/AIDS community — in Springfield, at community trainings and in conferences and conversations around the world. More >>

 

Be part of the movement

Join thousands of advocates and help get to zero new cases of HIV

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One Year Of
Impact

In 2017 ...

 

5,869 clients were provided case management services.

1,860 clients received transportation assistance to attend medical appointments.

71 trainings increased case managers’ skills about to remain highly effective working within in an ever-changing health care system.

100 voices were amplified by AFC through video, written, online and other mediums to eradicate stigma and celebrate individual experiences.

146 diverse and passionate advocates came together to fight for HIV lives in Springfield at Advocacy Day.