RAIN empowers people living with HIV and those at risk to be healthy and stigma free.

The community we serve is in crisis!

For a long time, RAIN has fought from a place of continuous progress. But in the current climate, that progress (along with any future progress) is being threatened. Funding for HIV services are under attack as are many of the people we serve, RAIN’s community. RAIN touches so many individuals, all of which are currently struggling to keep hope and the maintain the progress made. It is important, during these times, that we lean into community as it is one of the most powerful protective forces.

RAIN provides practical support through connection to essential resources, linkage to medical care, case management and navigation, and mental health counseling. We validate people, providing relationship, and the same dignity offered for 34 years. RAIN also provides advocacy for clients within the community.

This support shows up in government hearings, health care settings, within families, and, at times, even in the school system.

Now is the time to band together, increase support and expand the community of compassion to ensure that organizations, like RAIN, can continue to do the work.

As we approach AIDS WALK, keep in mind that we are fundraising for a community, your community, RAIN’s community. I, for one, am glad you are part of it!