Improving lives for people living with HIV and AIDS for more than 35 years.
In 1985, physicians, advocates and community members came together to form AFC to support the HIV community. More than 35 years later, AFC continues this critical lifesaving work to end the HIV epidemic and ensure everyone has a home in Chicago and beyond. Thank you for being part of our movement for equity and justice!
Welcome to AFC!
Vision: People living with HIV or chronic conditions will thrive, and there will be no new cases of HIV.
Mission: AFC mobilizes communities to create equity and justice for people living with and vulnerable to HIV or chronic conditions.
Leave a lasting legacy with AFC
Make an enduring impact toward ending the HIV epidemic and homelessness in Illinois. AFC has launched a new website focused on financial and estate planning, and strategies and resources you can employ to plan for the future. We invite you to connect with us as we expand legacy giving at AFC.
AFC’s 3-Year Race Equity Action Plan
AFC prioritizes the work of racial equity to dismantle systems of oppression, racism and white supremacy in support of our common humanity. The Race Equity Action Plan embed equity and justice in all aspects of AFC’s work.
Team to End AIDS (T2)
Our endurance training charity team will prepare you for the race of a lifetime in support of AFC. Train with our amazing coaches and participants for a marathon, half marathon or triathlon! Sign up today!
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140 Advocates send 1,300 messages of support for HIV Advocacy Day 2024
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Narcan: the only FDA-approved time travel machine
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Will Pettway is tackling HIV stigma as a high school sex ed teacher
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Fresh faces and farewells: The 2024 AFC Board of Directors
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If you listen to them they will teach you: How AFC’s Freddie Shufford is building a Care program responsive to the needs of clients and caseworkers
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Terry Dudley: Access to healthcare – and culturally competent care – should not be a privilege
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Making Black History in Chicagoland: New Learning Circle Collaborative Cohort Announcement
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Johnny Pitts: The Transformative Power of Housing as Healthcare
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Your questions about Doxy-PEP, answered by India Willis, MPH, MSN, FNP-BC
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Advocacy In Pop Culture: Film’s Portrayal of the HIV Epidemic Pt 2
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Advocacy In Pop Culture: Film’s Portrayal of the HIV Epidemic Pt 1
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Advocacy in Pop Culture: The Purpose of This Series
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Advocacy in Pop Culture: Music Hits Against the HIV/AIDS Epidemic Pt. 2
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Advocacy In Pop Culture: Music Hits Against the HIV/AIDS Epidemic (Pt.1)
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Statistics of Impact
Last year, AFC served 8,023 clients Through case management, housing, emergency financial assistance, and food support.
Provided housing for 1,982 people through AFC programs and our 20+ partner organizations.
Distributed
more than
$941,607
to 577 households through 973 payments to help people remain in their homes and keep the lights on.