Who We Are

AIDS Partnership, Inc. is a faith-based non-profit 501(c)(3) resource for groups and/or individuals. Founded in 1994 by a mother whose son died from an AIDS related illness. We work with AIDS service organizations, faith communities and the community at large.

AIDS Partnership serves as a conscience to the community, remindinge veryone that we are called upon to live our lives by reaching out to allo our brothers and sisters including those with HIV/AIDS.

We seek to REACH out to those that are sick and suffering and to TEACH those who are under-informed how to avoid becoming infected.

AIDS Partnership is composed of people from all faith traditions and all walks of life. Everyone is welcome to participate.l

All donations are deductible for federal income tax purposes to the extent allowed by law. We greatly appreciate your gift.

What We Do

Provide HIV/AIDS awareness education
Provide confidential HIV Testing and Pre/Post counseling
Provide monthly fellowship dinner
Provide Mission Against Transmission, a program targeting at risk youth and adults
Sponsor inter-faith healing services in area faith communities
Encourage clergy and lay participation in our programs
Coordinate AIDS Care Teams within faith communities
Provide access to Good Samaritan Food Pantry, call office for qualifications
Sponsor of The International AIDS Candlelight Memorial Service, an anual event commemorting those lost to HIV/AIDS worldwide

What Hasn't Been Done

Pews are filled with people whose lives have been touched by AIDS,who sit silently, fearing to share their pain, because AIDS is "not spoken here." Many others are absent from pews because they can no longer worship with people who ignore their hurt and condemn those who are suffering.

The response to the AIDS pandemic by the people of faith has falloen short of the compassion taught by the world's greatest religions. The call to love one another needs to receive greater attention.

People of all ages, colors, income levels, backgrounds and beliefs are infected with the HIV virus. No faith community or tradition has been spared. As we continue to become infected, our need for compassnate outreach grows. Nearly 10,000 citizens in the Tampa Bay area have been infected with HIV/AIDS, and many have died feeling unloved and alone.