BENEFICIARIES

Over the last 32 years, Academy of Friends has distributed over $8.5 million to more than 72 organizations serving men, women, and children affected by HIV/AIDS. Funding for these agencies from Academy of Friends comes mostly from our Annual Academy Awards Night Gala via the following means — Raffle Ticket Sales, Silent Auction Sales and General Ticket Sales.

A rigorous grant review process determines which HIV/AIDS service agencies receive proceeds from the upcoming Academy of Friends Gala. The Board of Directors selects a diverse group of organizations providing direct services to people living with HIV/AIDS or providing HIV prevention education programs. These agencies provide a wide range of services reaching people throughout the Bay Area.

WE PRESENT OUR 2013 BENEFICARIES

		AIDS Legal Referral Panel is dedicated to providing free and low-cost legal assistance and education on virtually any civil matter to persons living with HIV/AIDS. AOF funds will specifically fund ALRP’s insurance attorney, helping clients get the health care they need and the disability income on which they rely.
		Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center has a mission to educate, support, empower and advocate for Asian and Pacific Islander communities—particularly APIs living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS. AOF funds will be used to support HIV prevention and direct HIV care services for significantly underserved APIs in San Francisco, Alameda and San Mateo Counties.
		Larkin Street Youth Services offers a range of HIV prevention and education services throughout all of our youth programs including individual outreach services, one-on-one risk reduction counseling, conveniently-accessible drop-in groups, ongoing classes and workshops, and employment training to give them safe options for supporting themselves.
		Maitri is the only AIDS-specific residential care facility in California focusing on the underserved community of those dying of or severely debilitated by AIDS. No one should have to suffer or die alone. Maitri provides compassionate residential care to men and women in need of hospice or 24-hour care and cultivates the deepest respect and love for life among its residents and caregivers.
		Mission Neighborhood Health Clinic (Clínica Esperanza) (Clinic of Hope) provides a wide range of services to over 400 enrolled HIV+ patients each year. Clínica Esperanza was one of the first community-based health services centers in California and the U.S. to build a continuum of HIV prevention and treatment services focused on the needs of the Latino community.
		PAWS (Pets Are Wonderful Support) serves over 1,000 companion animals of 800 clients who depend on us to provide pet food, vet care, dog walking, transportation, foster care, grooming, education and case management. With an expanded array of services, they support people living with HIV and AIDS as well as other debiliating illnesses.