Over 40 years, members of our community programs–including BBE and El Grupo–have gathered together to learn about HIV, support each other in times of crisis, and build communities built on empathy, compassion, and love.
Reflections on the first 100 days of the 2022 MPX outbreak
SFAF's CEO, Dr. Tyler TerMeer, shares his thoughts on where we are as a city--and a country--in the response to monkeypox (MPX), 100 days after the first case was reported in the U.S.
Black Brothers Esteem Member Spotlight: William Dean
William Dean, a long-time member of BBE, shares his story including how he ended up in San Francisco, what motivates him as a volunteer teaching adults to read, and what he gains from being part of BBE.
What does it mean to “graduate” from a substance use counseling program?
When abstinence isn't your eventual goal, what does success look like after you've been through a harm reduction counseling program? Dave shares his experience.
From the Coors beer boycott in the ‘70s to modern-day partnerships in HIV, the LGBTQ community has demonstrated our strength, resilience, and influence through creative alliances and coalitions.
What it takes to vaccinate nearly 500 people for monkeypox–in one day
In an incredible show of support for the community, SFAF staff and volunteers served hundreds of community members exposed to monkeypox with the Jynneos vaccine.
We need vaccines for monkeypox, and we need them now
Organizations like SFAF are uniquely positioned to reach communities who may want or need to be vaccinated against monkeypox, but we don't have enough doses to act swiftly and boldly.
Over 40 years, there has been a remarkable transformation in the understanding and language of HIV “risk,” and the ways that we have shared information about HIV testing & transmission.
