Chicago, Illinois, December 12, 2013—Test Positive Aware Network (TPAN) received a $100,000 grant from the Alphawood Foundation on December 11.
The Alphawood Foundation has been a strong supporter of TPAN for many years. This funding will allow TPAN to continue to expand its HIV/AIDS-related programs for hundreds of individuals living below the federal poverty level who are impacted by HIV/AIDS and who struggle with co-morbidities such as history of substance use, incarceration, mental illness, and lack of family support. The funding also allows TPAN to continue to provide these services free of charge. In October, TPAN moved to new offices in the Uptown neighborhood in order to increase the amount of space dedicated to client services. TPAN intends to expand its programs for clients in 2014.
“Our staff is always working to enhance and expand our existing programs and services so the needs of our clients continue to be met,” said Jeff Berry, TPAN’s interim executive director. “As the co-morbidities associated with HIV infection become increasingly clear, we believe it’s important for TPAN to continue to have innovative programs that not only help clients achieve optimal health but also help to increase quality of life. The support from the Alphawood Foundation will help us to continue delivering the high quality services our clients expect from us.”
About TPAN
TPAN is the oldest peer-led HIV/AIDS social service organization in Chicago. TPAN’s mission is to empower everyone living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS to live open, healthy, and productive lives. TPAN delivers innovative peer-led support programs and collaborative wellness services and disseminates accurate, comprehensive information through direct service programming and its national treatment magazine Positively Aware. TPAN will continue to do so until HIV/AIDS is eradicated.
About Alphawood Foundation
Alphawood Foundation is a private Chicago-based, grant-making foundation working for an equitable, just, and humane society. It awards grants to more than 200 organizations annually, primarily in the areas of advocacy, architecture and preservation, arts, domestic violence prevention, the environment, promotion and protection of the rights of LGBT citizens and people living with HIV/AIDS, and other human and civil rights.