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BREAKING NEWS–Outrage at Governor Newsom’s decision to veto SB 57, landmark overdose prevention bill

August 22, 2022

The Safer Inside coalition denounces the decision by Governor Newsom to turn his back on the drug overdose crisis and Californians dying from fatal overdose.

California Senate passes SB 57, landmark overdose prevention bill

August 4, 2022

The bill heads to Governor Newsom’s desk, where he will decide whether to sign the bill into law.

Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade

June 24, 2022

We at San Francisco AIDS Foundation are absolutely devastated to learn the news today that the Supreme Court has overturned Roe v. Wade.

Press releases

AIDS/LifeCycle 2022 Concludes Raising $17.8 Million for HIV Services

June 11, 2022

SEVEN-DAY BIKE RIDE FROM JUNE 5 THROUGH 11 IS WORLD’S LARGEST HIV/AIDS FUNDRAISER

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San Francisco Designates $3 Million Additional to HIV Prevention Services in City Budget

May 26, 2022

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SAN FRANCISCO, May 26, 2022–Today, Mayor London N Breed...

Advocacy

HIV Priorities in SF City Budget, 2022 – 2023

May 3, 2022

The HIV community advocates for safety net services, housing subsidies, case management, safer consumption services, and more in the SF budget for fiscal year 2022 - 2023.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation Commemorates 40 Years

April 5, 2022

In 2022, the agency honors leaders in the HIV movement and 40 years of compassionate response.

End the Epidemics calls for $105m in California state budget

March 16, 2022

Assemblymember Evan Low (D-Silicon Valley), Chair of the California Legislative LGBTQ Caucus, to Champion Budget Request in Legislature

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LGBTQ+ Organizations Join Commissioner Ricardo Lara To End FDA’s Discriminatory Blood Deferral Policy

January 25, 2022

San Francisco AIDS Foundation supports ending the blood donation deferral period for men who have sex with men.

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Tyler TerMeer, PhD Appointed CEO

January 4, 2022

Dr. TerMeer joins the organization February 14, 2022, with more than 17 years of experience in HIV/AIDS policy, advocacy, and non-profit leadership.

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San Francisco World AIDS Day 2021: Remembrance & Continued Fight for Justice

November 23, 2021

San Francisco AIDS Foundation and community partners will hold a World AIDS Day March and Candlelight Vigil on December 1, 2021.

Commitment to support safe consumption services in San Francisco

November 17, 2021

San Francisco AIDS Foundation stands ready to implement these life-saving strategies when authorized to do so.

San Francisco AIDS Foundation issued a statement on the passing of LGBTQ+ trailblazer Ambassador James Hormel

August 13, 2021

San Francisco AIDS Foundation issued this statement on the passing of former Ambassador to Luxembourg James Hormel.

Overdose Awareness & Prevention Campaign Launched during August

August 11, 2021

This year’s campaign highlights “justice for people who use drugs” and demands that San Francisco declare a state of emergency to open safe consumption sites.

Living well

New WHO report shows increased risk of severe COVID-19 for people with HIV–here’s what it means

July 16, 2021

Here are some of the main take-aways from the report for people living with HIV in the Bay Area and in the U.S., according to our vice president of medical affairs.

Harm reduction

Safer Inside coalition calls for immediate action on safe consumption sites in response to SB 57 delay

July 7, 2021

Coalition members say the delay of SB 57 -- the safe consumption site bill -- will cost lives as overdose deaths continue to rise.

Delay in safe consumption site legislation will cost lives

July 6, 2021

In the midst of an overdose crisis, legislation that would allow San Francisco to establish safe consumption sites has been delayed until January, 2022.

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Our response to Derek Chauvin’s sentencing for the murder of George Floyd

June 25, 2021

San Francisco AIDS Foundation stands firmly with Black communities as Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22.5 years in prison for the murder of George Floyd.

Health policy

SFAF applauds the Supreme Court’s ruling on ACA

June 17, 2021

Today's ruling will preserve healthcare access for millions of people in the U.S.

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SFAF condemns the continued murder of and violence against Black people by police

April 13, 2021

In response to the fatal shooting of Daunte Wright by police, San Francisco AIDS Foundation leadership speak out against police violence targeting Black Americans.

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Clinicians urge public to resume regular HIV/STI testing

April 12, 2021

A new campaign urges community members to resume regular HIV and STI testing and treatment as pre-COVID-19 levels of sexual activity resume.

End Anti-Asian Hate

February 24, 2021

San Francisco AIDS Foundation condemns recent acts of violence against members of the Asian American community.

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CEO Joe Hollendoner Accepts New Role, Will Step Down in May

January 27, 2021

"While we are sad to see Joe leave San Francisco AIDS Foundation and the Bay Area, we are grateful for his principled leadership over the last nearly five years," said Board Chair Maureen Watson.

Coalition Effort for ‘Overdose Prevention Programs’ in California Announced

December 8, 2020

The statewide coalition backing the legislative effort issued a joint statement today.