🚨 Federal HIV funding is at risk. The House majority's proposed spending bill would cut programs people rely on for prevention, treatment, and care. Tell Congress to reject these cuts and protect HIV funding: bit.ly/reject-fy27-cuts

⏰ Time is running out! Public comment period closes July 13! ⏰ A proposed federal rule could change how grants are distributed — tell the government how this proposal would harm people living with HIV and the organizations that support them.

The voices of the South are shaping a brighter future! 🌟 Join us as we dive into key insights from the COMPASS Initiative's listening tour, highlighting community-driven solutions for HIV and health equity. Don’t miss this inspiring IG Live with passionate advocates and leaders!

One year in, Carl Baloney, Jr. reflects on what it means to lead AIDS United in this moment — honoring the legacy of the HIV movement, meeting today’s urgency, and building the future our communities deserve. Read his reflections: https://bit.ly/CarlYearOne

🎉 Join us for the FINAL Ask Dr. Christy LIVEstream! 🎉 We're excited to welcome back Justine Davenport for this special finale on July 8th at 2PM ET! Dr. Christy has shared incredible insight throughout this series, and we're so grateful for her expertise and dedication. 💜

📣 Calling all young BIPOC trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming leaders! SHOUT is here! Apply at tinyurl.com/SHOUT2026 by the deadline of July 15th.

Transgender people are part of our communities. They are our family. And we will not stop advocating for their right to live freely and authentically.

People living with HIV shouldn't have to fight through more red tape to keep their health care. Tell Congress to delay the Medicaid Interim Final Rule and protect access to care. Take action today👉 : aidsunited.org/policy-action-center

🎙️ The Southern HIV Impact Fund: State of the South — a powerful conversation highlighting voices from the COMPASS Initiative's listening tour! Tune in Monday, July 6th at 2 PM ET on Instagram LIVE!

🏳️‍🌈 This #StonewallDay, we stand with the @PrideLive in support of the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center — a living tribute to the 1969 Uprising and the trailblazers who fought for our freedom. Remember the uprising. Honor the history. Keep pushing forward.

🏳️‍🌈 Today marks Marriage Equality Day! 🏳️‍🌈 This victory reminds us what's possible when communities organize, advocate, and refuse to back down. As we celebrate this day, we also recognize that the fight for full equality continues — in healthcare, in policy, and in our communities.

The consequences of overturning Roe continue to grow, and the impacts are felt every day. People, not politicians, deserve the freedom to make their own medical decisions. We will not back down. #RoevWade #Dobbs #ReproductiveFreedomNow

🏳️‍🌈 Pride has always been about resistance, not rainbows on corporate logos. Read our latest blog about these efforts at AIDSUnited.org/news

🚨 This Thursday: Make Your Voice Heard! 🚨 On June 25 from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM ET, we will be joining PWN members and allies for a Phone Zap to protect HIV care. https://www.mobilize.us/pwn-usa/event/973410/?force_banner=true&share_context=event_details&share_medium=copy_link

🔴 LIVE discussion happening now! https://www.youtube.com/live/WDA8rsKzB38?si=_4qhQfzuC4hhQnSp Join our session on the intersection of immigration enforcement and HIV care access.

📝 Your story matters. Your voice matters. We're inviting community members to share their experiences, insights, and perspectives through our blog series that centers the voices of those most impacted by HIV. Contact [email protected] with the subject line: "Voices of Community" to share.

Building trust in a climate of fear — it's not just important, it's essential. Join us for our upcoming webinar "Immigrant Safety & HIV in the South: Building Trust in a Climate of Fear" Register at bit.ly/SHIF-SWS2

At AIDSWatch 2026, DeOnyae-Dior Valentina reminded us that legislative decisions aren't abstract. Read about Valentina's experience at this year's AIDSWatch: https://aidsunited.org/community-voices-are-shaping-the-future-of-hiv-policy/

On Thursday, June 25 from 2-3 PM (ET), PWN members and allies across the country are contacting our Governors and urging them to protect access to HIV care, treatment, and Medicaid. (Find your Governor's number here): marfan.org/wp-content/u... Join us and let's make calls together!

Today is #Juneteenth — a day to honor freedom, acknowledge our nation's history, and confront the ongoing impact of racism and violence against Black Americans. We stand with Black communities and pledge to continue the work toward a future where health, dignity, and justice are realities for all.

✨ Join Melanated Movement for "Voices in Motion," a roundtable conversation that centers Black women's visibility, leadership, and pride. 📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026 ⏰ 2:00–3:00 PM ET | 1:00–2:00 PM CT | 11:00 AM–12:00 PM PT

🌈 This Pride Month, we're thrilled to announce SHOUT — a leadership development opportunity for young BIPOC trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming leaders! Ready to join the movement? Apply now at tinyurl.com/SHOUT2026 — the deadline is Wednesday, July 15!

📊 For eight years, the Southern HIV Impact Fund has been transforming lives across the South. This retrospective report showcases our collective impact: Download the full report: https://aidsunited.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/SHIFting-the-Narrative_March-2026.pdf

Don't miss the final webinar in our SHIF Summer Webinar Series! This session centers on immigrant communities navigating access to HIV testing, prevention, and care — especially undocumented individuals, asylum seekers, and mixed-status families. Register at bit.ly/SHIF-SWS2

📣 The Cost of Survival Rally brought our movement together with one powerful message: Survival should not come with a price tag. We brought the receipts to Congress. Now it's time for them to act.

📝 New on the blog! Our Policy and Annual Conference Manager, Mackenzie Flynn, explores the critical intersection of access, disability, and equity in sex education. Read the full blog at aidsunited.org/access-disability-and-equity-in-sex-education/

Today marks ten years since the Pulse nightclub shooting — a devastating attack that took 49 lives and shook the LGBTQ+ community to its core. Our community is resilient. Our love is powerful. And together, we will continue to build a future rooted in justice and belonging.

Thank you to every partner, advocate, speaker, and community member who showed up for The Cost of Survival Rally at the U.S. Capitol. Special thanks our partners in Seven Days in June and the Save HIV Funding Campaign. Read more about this event at aidsunited.org/news

🚨 URGENT ACTION NEEDED! 🚨 People living with HIV need continuous, uninterrupted care to stay healthy and thrive. This rule puts that at risk. Don't let this stand. Call and email your Senators, Representative, and Governor at aidsunited.org/policy-action-center. Demand they fix this rule now!

🌈✨ GOT QUESTIONS? We’ve got answers! ✨🌈 Join us for a special PRIDE edition of Ask Dr. Christy! on Wednesday, June 17 at 1 PM ET, hosted by Melanated Movement. 🏳️‍🌈 Mark your calendar, invite a friend, and be part of the conversation. Let’s celebrate Pride with knowledge, community, and empowerment.

🎥 HAPPENING NOW! Join us for the #SHIF Summer Webinar: "Under Attack & Fighting Back: Civic Power, Healthcare Access & HIV Advocacy in the South"! We're live on YouTube! Tune in to hear from advocates on the front lines of the movement. https://www.youtube.com/live/4s6Z67G54H0?si=YWJR8ByMgop_UQSo

This Pride Month, we want to be clear: you are not defined by stigma, criminalization, or funding cuts. You are defined by your humanity. 💙 To every LGBTQ+ person living with HIV — you deserve care, dignity, and the freedom to live fully.

🚨 The proposed House Labor-HHS bill isn't just bad policy — it's a direct attack on people living with and affected by HIV. 🚨 Tell your members of Congress: Reject these unconscionable cuts. Head to bit.ly/reject-fy27-cuts to take action now.

Let’s come together for the South! Join amazing advocates from the Deep South on June 9 as we talk about real connections between democracy and health equity — and how we can make a difference together. Register now: bit.ly/SHIF-SWS1 or catch us LIVE on Facebook and YouTube! June 9 | 2 PM ET

On Caribbean American HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we stand with Caribbean-American communities in the fight against HIV. We must continue to advocate, educate, and support one another. Health equity for all communities is non-negotiable. #CaribbeanAmericanHIVAIDSAwarenessDay

🚨 URGENT: New Medicaid rule puts coverage at risk! 🚨 Don't let this stand. Call and email your elected officials and urge them to demand CMS delay this rule and redraft it. Head to aidsunited.org/policy-action-center to take action. #SaveMedicaid #HealthCareAccess #Advocacy #HIVAdvocacy

Today, June 5, is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day! First observed in 2014, this day honors people who have lived with HIV long-term and raises awareness about their needs, experiences, and stories! #HLTSAD #StopHIVTogether #EndingtheEpidemics #HIVLongTermSurvivors

🏳️‍🌈 Pride is about visibility, dignity, and the right to access information that keeps our communities healthy. Public health information saves lives, and communities disproportionately impacted by a health issue deserve accurate, accessible, and affirming resources.

Who pays the price when policy decisions put our health and survival at risk? Join us at the Cost of Survival Rally 🧾 TODAY, June 3rd at 12PM ET as we stand together for health, justice, and action. ✊ 🔗 Register now: aidsunited.org/the-cost-of-survival

💬 C.J. Tobe's latest Voice of Community blog is a powerful reminder of why we do this work. If you're part of this movement — or want to understand it better — this is for you. Read the full story: aidsunited.org/from-crisis-to-community-why-hiv-work-continues-to-demand-our-attention/

🚨 TOMORROW is the day. 🚨 Our Seven Days in June: HEALTH IS PRIMARY rally, The Cost of Survival, kicks off tomorrow at 12:00 PM EST, and we need you standing with us. Health cuts kill, and we will not let our community pay the price. We look forward to seeing you tomorrow.

🌟 The South is rising! Join the Southern HIV Impact Fund for our Summer Webinar Series! Our first session on June 9th at 2PM ET features Linda M. Dixon, Evany Turk, Jada Hicks, and Maximillian Boykin who are connecting the dots between democracy and health equity.

Survival is non-negotiable — it's a fundamental right. 💯 We're leading the Cost of Survival Rally to show Congress that people come before profits. 🗣️Raise your voice with us and drive real change — register now at 🔗aidsunited.org/the-cost-of-survival

🏳️‍🌈 This Pride Month, we remember: Pride has always been a protest. At AIDS United, our roots run deep in queer activism and the leadership of LGBTQ+ communities who refused to be silenced. As attacks on our rights and healthcare continue, we're standing stronger than ever.

📣 Take action for #7DaysInJune! 📣 Allies are mobilizing across the U.S. to fight back against devastating healthcare cuts. Check out what's happening in your community. We're holding our rally with partners on June 3rd at 12PM on Capitol Grounds. Will you be there?

Harm reduction saves lives. Period. For over 20 years, AIDS United has supported Syringe Service Programs because we know they work. These aren't just programs — they're lifelines for our communities. Now, we need to protect them. Learn more about our work at aidsunited.org/harm-reduction.

Conversation don’t stop at awareness, but they move toward action. Join us at the North Texas Stigma Reduction Summit presented by The Freelux Project in partnership with CAN Community Health July 17th & 18th in Dallas, TX. Register at freeluxproject.org/stigmasummit

🚨WHO IS BEING FORCED TO PAY FOR POLITICAL CHOICES THEY DID NOT MAKE?🚨 As communities face rising health care costs, threats to Medicaid and HIV funding, housing instability, and food insecurity — we are holding up a receipt to Congress. 🔗Register at aidsunited.org/the-cost-of-survival

🧾 The Cost of Survival Rally 🧾 A budget is a public confession of what leaders value. Join us outside Congress for a public reckoning — where every budget decision is held up as evidence, and every line item is named for what it costs in human lives. Register at aidsunited.org/the-cost-of-survival