News Archive - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Between the Brads and Chads: When polyamory, “guilt vibes,” and white fragility collide

A reflection on dating as a Black man in a white supremacist world.

My Fabulous Disease: Chronicles of a Gay Survivor

New book by Mark S. King anthologizes some of his best blog entries.

“Celebrating the fact that we’re still alive”

Three long-term survivors, all in their 70s, share their stories of living with HIV for more than three decades.

Jailing, fining, and policing people using drugs won’t “clean us up.” But it will kill us off.

Pink eye, ringworm, and other unexpected infections you can get from sex

Who knew there are a variety of unexpected infections you can get from sex? Not me–that is, until my recent diagnosis.

Support Facts, Not Fear

Real solutions to address San Francisco’s drug crisis.

Q&A with Dr. Kenneth Katz: Severe, drug-resistant and sexually transmitted ringworm

Kaiser Permanente Dermatologist and SFAF board member Dr. Kenneth Katz shares his expertise on an emerging infection affecting gay men.

Pursing “paraphernalia” charges for public drug use will undo our progress to end HIV

We are alarmed by reports of law enforcement confiscating safe supplies and penalizing people for accessing and possessing harm reduction and disease prevention resources.

Fostering innovation & creativity through diversity

San Francisco AIDS Foundation’s Board of Directors and chief executives now majority people of color; reflective of communities served.

SFAF and SFDPH announce new health access site for people who use drugs

San Francisco AIDS Foundation is pleased to announce a planned expansion of its health services for people who use drugs through a new site in SoMa.

Changing opioid use isn’t always easy. We provide options & support.

A new program offers individualized support for people interested in starting medication assisted treatment for opioid use.

Regaining my strength as a Black, Queer sexual assault survivor

I said "no" and I was ignored. The aftermath nearly destroyed me, but I managed to find support and reclaim my life and my power.

Devastating cuts proposed to Federal HIV budget

Proposal would eliminate the entire $220 million in CDC’s Ending the HIV Epidemic’s budget, reduce Ryan White Care Program by $238 million, and more.

State allocates $61 million in funding for overdose prevention and harm reduction; $10 million for hepatitis C services

SFAF thanks Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Legislature for expanding the California Harm Reduction Initiative (CHRI), and funding hepatitis C strategies that support the most vulnerable Californians.

From the drag stage to the political stage – Honey Mahogany can’t stop fighting for queer and trans liberation

Prepare to be captivated by the unstoppable force that is Honey Mahogany—a powerhouse who fearlessly champions transformative revolutions in drag and queer politics.

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