News Archive - San Francisco AIDS Foundation

Support transgender, non-binary, and intersex youth in Texas

Criminalizing gender-affirming care for young people in Texas will destroy the lives of many. Here's what you can do to get involved in actionable activism to end transphobic laws.

Honoring Volunteers from 1982 to Today

At SFAF, many of our programs and services were started by volunteers who were part of the communities they aimed to serve.

Standing on the sidelines was no longer an option

Paying tribute to the selfless volunteers in the early fight against AIDS.

Finally! A condom approved for anal sex

The FDA has finally given guidance on condom use for anal sex. Here's what the research shows--and what it means for you.

The Long View on Harm Reduction in San Francisco

Two of our leaders at SFAF share their memories working in harm reduction in San Francisco since the early '90s--distributing naloxone underground, fighting City Hall to establish needle exchanges, and more.

Can Meditation Help Heal Queer Communities of Color?

It’s not just for the rich, white, and trendy. Meditation and mindfulness are vital practices that can transform our Queer BIPOC communal future.

¿Puede la meditación ayudar a sanar a las comunidades queer de color?

No es sólo para la gente rica, blanca y a la moda. La meditación y la conciencia plena son prácticas vitales que pueden transformar el futuro en común para personas queer y BIPOC.

From Civil Disobedience to Public Health

San Francisco is a leader in serving people who use drugs with compassionate and effective harm reduction programs.

Why did a safe-sex poster spark controversy in 1984?

The model used on the poster, Robert Gray, shares a bit of history from the early years of AIDS, and why SFAF’s poster sparked racist and homophobic backlash.

Artist Ken Jones’ story with Black Brothers Esteem

Ken is an artist and proud member of BBE. He shares his story of coming to San Francisco, and the family of support he's found here.

Injectable PrEP Is Here. What Does This Mean for You?

Apretude is the first long-acting injected medication to be approved for HIV prevention.

My Chemical Romance: On Losing a Lover and Turning to Substances

After my former lover died, I turned to drugs and alcohol to numb the pain. At some point, I need to be fully present to find my way through my heartache.

Women were overlooked in the early years of AIDS

“Our absence was more than an oversight, it was a public health fuck-up that went far beyond San Francisco.”

It’s about time: Can we finally change blood donation rules for Queer men?

In California, Commissioner Lara is urging the FDA and the Department of Health and Human Services to put science before stigma, and end the deferral period for blood donations by gay, bisexual & Queer men.

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

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

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