by Sandra Davis

If you said AIDSCare, then you are correct.

In order to holistically fulfill its vision: To establish and maintain self-sustaining communities of individuals and families overcoming life challenging conditions such as AIDS, poverty, addiction, and homelessness; AIDSCare opened Garden View and Sawyer Gardens, two independent living facilities for individuals and families living HIV/AIDS. The Phoenix, a supportive living facility exclusively for formerly drug-addicted and disabled adults with HIV/AIDS, was later opened to further meet the needs of the community. 97% of AIDSCare residents are African American.

Here are some of the services AIDSCare provide its residents and clients:

Healthy Living Program

• Basic HIV Education
• Comprehension of Medications
• HIV Medication and Mental Health Connection

Life Enhancement Program

• Linking clients to educational opportunities
• Counseling to improve and restore relationships
• Instruction on how to improve communication to decrease conflicts
• Self-esteem, Anger Management and Stress Management
• Computer Literacy
• Vocational Support

Sober Living Program

• Substance-Use Education
• Peer-to-Peer Services
• Alcohol and drug-free social and recreational activities
• Recovery Coaching or Mentoring

Tenant Relations Program

• Paying rent on time
• Being lease compliant
• Communicating with property management
• Remaining respectful to the property and its occupants
• Knowing your responsibilities as tenants and community members

To volunteer or donate to AIDSCare please visit the website: http://www.aidscarechicago.org.

About Sandra
Sandra Davis is a marketing communications professional and health educator, who is concerned about the health and well-being of women of color. Ms. Davis dons her red pumps to support her fellow sisters in the struggle against ignorance and HIV/AIDS. To have your HIV/AIDS organization featured, please email Sandra at: lionesscommunications@gmail.com