Benefiting Agencies
AIDS Walk Houston 2010, presented by Marathon Oil, is a community-wide event that attracts thousands of Houstonians each year. The Walk is produced by AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. and benefits local AIDS Service Organizations striving to make an impact in the fight against AIDS while providing vital social services to Houstonians living with HIV/AIDS.
AIDS Foundation Houston, Inc. (AFH) was founded in 1982 as Texas’ first organization dedicated to HIV education and services. The mission of AFH is to create positive social impact through the innovative management of HIV/AIDS and other chronic diseases.AFH has steadily evolved over the last twenty-five years from a grass-roots community agency to a professionally managed human services organization that provides many services including benefits and resources counseling, case management, housing, and food and nutrition assistance to low-income, HIV+ men, women, and children.
2010 Benefiting Agencies:
Baylor College of Medicine Teen Health Clinic
The Teen Health Clinic offers community oriented primary and reproductive care to adolescent male and females (13-22 years of age).
Bering Omega Community Services
Bering Omega Community Services exists to nurture the well being and meet the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of persons affected by HIV/AIDS through compassionate health care and social services. 713.529.6071.
Brazos Abiertos, Inc.
Brazos Abiertos is a Texas-based organization dedicated to empowering the people of Yucatan, Mexico to respons to AIDS; our vision is to be the catalyst for change where knowledge, prevention, and treatment of AIDS replaces fear, discrimination, prejudice, and death for those infected. 832.722.6191
Bread of Life, Inc.
Bread of Life is now a low impact emergency shelter providing services to those most in need, of safety, love and compassion, through an array of social services.
713-650-0595
Brentwood Community Foundation
The Brentwood Community Foundation (BCF) is a nonprofit organization committed to providing education and supportive services to people with HIV/AIDS. 713.852.1451.
The Center for AIDS Information and Advocacy
The Center for AIDS Information and Advocacy empowers people living with HIV to make informed decisions about their healthcare by providing the latest research and treatment information and by advocating for accessible, affordable, and effective treatment options until there's a cure. 713.527.8219.
FLAS, INC.
FLAS is dedicated to provide and create positive social impact through advocacy, innovative and acculturated prevention of HIV/AIDS, substance abuse and other health issues. 713.772.2366
Houston Buyers Club
To improve the quality of life for people with health-related conditions through nutritional education and affordable supplements. 713.520.5288
Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program, Inc.
The AIDS Project of Houston Volunteer Lawyers Program provides legal representation (in civil matters) to persons living with HIV/AIDS. 713.228.0735
Lazarus House
Lazarus House, a nonprofit organization, provides a low cost program of wellness in a comfortable environment to clients suffering from muscle loss due to chronic illness. 713.526.5071.
Legacy Community Health Services
We empower clients to lead a better life by providing premiun, compassionate, primary healthcare services. We are committed to serving a diverse community including those persons who have traditionally faced problems accessing quality healthcare. 713.830.3000
LIVE CONSORTIUM
LIVE CONSORTIUM is comprised of diverse members of the Houston community who have united to provide HIV and Anti-Stigma education, support, research, and advocacy so that all people, regardless of status, can have the opportunity to live healthy and full lives. 713.252.7348.
Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas, Inc.
Planned Parenthood of Houston and Southeast Texas, Inc. provides healthcare, testing, information, and education so that people can make informed decisions to live and love the way that is best for them. 713.522.6363
Resurrection MCC
Resurrection MCC maintains an HIV/AIDS Benevolence Fund that assists those affected by HIV/AIDS. 713.861.9149
SNAP Animal Aid Program
The SNAP Animal Aid program provides veterinary assistance for the companion animals of people affected by HIV/AIDS. 713.862.3863.
Texas Children's Hospital - Department of Allergy & Immunology
The Department of Allergy and Immunology at Texas Children's Hospital provides testing, treatment, clinical trials and social services to children, adolescents and pregnant women living in Houston and surrounding cities. 832-824-1319
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