After being kicked out by his parents for being gay and finding himself on the street, Jesse came to AIDS Action’s Youth on Fire shelter in Cambridge.
“It started as the place I showered, got food, and did laundry,” said …
When Joey, a local carpenter, mentioned his HIV status to his employer after being out sick, he was abruptly ordered not to return to work until further notice. After Joey was finally permitted to return, he faced significant discrimination due …
It was a freezing, snowy February when Mia, an HIV+ mother of two and long-time AIDS Action client, came in cold, wet, and tired. Because of canceled busses, delayed trains, and school day cancellations, Mia was losing hours at …
Cherry, a young woman who was a victim of domestic violence, was facing eviction. Her local housing authority revoked her voucher for subsidized housing because her partner, who was abusive, was living with her.
During this tumultuous time, Cherry had …
Registration is now open for the 34th Annual AIDS Walk & Run Boston on Sunday, June 2, 2019. We’re offering a special perk for early birds: when you sign up for the Walk between now and March 1, your registration …