Community NGOs Deliver Vital COVID-19 Relief
Thanks to efforts of community-based organizations (CBOs), with some timely help from the AHF Fund, people across the globe have been given the hope and necessities they need to survive and thrive amid the COVID-19 pandemic. In Puerto Rico, Institute ANCLA (a social service and mental health non-profit CBO) used its grant to purchase fruits and vegetables from local farmers, …
National HIV Testing Day 2020
National HIV Testing day was June 27th and AHF showed up and showed out for the occasion! We set up various testing locations with fun giveaways and music throughout Los Angeles, Atlanta, and Jacksonville areas. Each site made sure to take proper precautions in making the testing process a safe and socially distant environment. Although the numbers of those who …
AHF Launches #StandAgainstHate Campaign
Racial tensions have reached an all-time high with the murders of George Floyd (MN). Breonna Taylor (KY), Ahmaud Arbery (GA), and countless others. In response, AHF and its affinity group the Black Leadership AIDS Crisis Coalition (BLACC) relaunch the #StandAgainstHate advocacy campaign to take on and challenge the racism, hatred, police abuse targeting African Americans and a burgeoning white supremacy …
A Victory for AHF and CA Non-profits
We have some great news. AB 1938, a completely one-sided attempt to silence non-profit advocacy efforts, will not continue in the CA State Assembly. This is a victory for first amendment rights throughout California and beyond. Because of staff support, we came together, rallied, called, tweeted, and it paid off! Assemblywoman Lorena Gonzalez, Chair of the CA State Assembly Appropriations …
AHF Helps Community Partner Deliver Laptops to Students in Need
The Brotherhood Crusade is an LA-based longtime community partner who set up COVID-19 Community Rapid Response Fund to help the underprivileged have access to necessary resources during this pandemic. AHF contributed a $7,500 grant towards the fund to help youth, youth adults, and families in this critical time. The Fund assists them with basic living, academic, and household needs to …
Fundraising Events Turn Digital for the Rental Affordability Act
AHF’s housing affordability ballot measure, the Rental Affordability Act, has gotten creative to keep up their momentum and encourage support of rent control in California. With the outbreak of COVID-19 and lockdowns in place, they’ve launched a series of virtual events to entertain their supporters and fundraise to continue the fight for rent control. Their next event, “Comic Isolation” with …