"From the KS Foundation’s efforts in 1982 to raise awareness about a strange new disease, to SFAF’s continued efforts to end the HIV epidemic and support people living with and at risk for HIV, we are proud to continue the fight more than 40 years later," said TerMeer. www.ebar.com/story/153922...

“San Francisco and the region generally are about to be hit pretty seriously by the process that the HHS reorganization has unleashed,” said Ernest Hopkins, senior strategist and adviser for the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. www.sfchronicle.com/health/artic...

Tyler TerMeer, chief executive of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, warned that the new policy could result in more people turning from smoking drugs to injecting them, raising the likelihood of people overdosing and contracting infectious diseases. www.latimes.com/california/s...

“People are more likely to seek help when they’re treated with dignity and respect rather than stigma and shame,” Dr. TerMeer said. www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/u...

“Rather than prevent people from using drugs, this move may push people toward injection drug use, increasing the risk of fatal overdose and the transmission of HIV, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases,” Dr. TerMeer said in an emailed statement on Wednesday. www.sfexaminer.com/news/health/...

“San Francisco has long been a beacon for evidence-based compassionate response to the realities of substance use and with this decision, we risk becoming a cautionary tale,” said Tyler TerMeer, CEO of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation. www.sfchronicle.com/sf/article/l...

“My fear — the fear of many harm reductionists in the city — is that if we are to tailor back safer smoking supply, that folks will begin injecting their drug again... www.kqed.org/news/1203421...

Dr. TerMeer warned that the policy “may push people toward injection drug use, increasing the risk of fatal overdose and the transmission of HIV, hepatitis C, and other infectious diseases.” sfstandard.com/2025/04/02/m...

Take a listen to our conversation discussing how Trump executive orders and an increasingly hostile political environment threaten LGBTQ rights, and what local organizations are doing to fight back! www.kalw.org/show/state-b...

Stay informed with us—because knowledge is power, and power drives change.⁠

The LGBT Asylum Project is the only San Francisco nonprofit organization exclusively dedicated to providing accessible legal representation for LGBT asylum seekers who are fleeing persecution due to their sexual orientation, gender identity and/or HIV status. ⁠

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🚨 ALERT: HIV Prevention Funding at Risk! 🚨⁠ ⁠ We refuse to go backward. Raise your voice. Advocate. Fight for the future we deserve.

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We are proud to co-sponsor SB 41: Regulating Pharmacy Benefit Managers  This bill would strengthen regulation of these corporations, helping control costs of HIV treatment, hepatitis C, PrEP, and other drugs.

SFAF is proud to co-sponsor AB 554: Increasing Access to Injectable PrEP   The bill strengthens state laws mandating that health insurance companies provide all PrEP medications (including injectable options), plus PrEP lab tests and office visits,at no cost to consumers.

By allowing data sharing between the California Department of Public Health and Medi-Cal managed care plans, SB 278 would help identify Medi-Cal members experiencing poor HIV health outcomes—ensuring they get the extra care and support they need.⁠

Please read full statement here: www.sfaf.org/collections/...

📢 Save Our Sciences Rally to Protect HIV Research! 📍Yerba Buena Gardens 📅 Monday, March 10 at 6pm Join us as we rally to support HIV and other critical research programs, which are threatened by the federal funding freeze. Sign up and show up ➡️ p2a.co/yofne8o

This lawsuit is about more than policy—it is about survival. -Dr.Tyler TerMeer

"Today, we take an urgent and necessary stand," he (Dr. T of SFAF) said of joining the lawsuit. "We will not comply with policies that put lives at risk." www.ebar.com/story/338063...

“These executive orders aren’t just policy shifts; they are existential threats to our mission,” said Dr. Tyler TerMeer, CEO of the San Francisco AIDS Foundation www.advocate.com/news/trump-e...

“This lawsuit is more than a legal challenge; it is a testament to our unwavering commitment to equity, justice, and the fundamental right of every person to exist without fear.” - Dr. T

Operating a pharmacy alongside our HIV and sexual health care clinic will allow us to deliver more coordinated and comprehensive care to our Magnet clinic clients, which we anticipate will bring better clinical outcomes to clients. www.ebar.com/story.php?ch...

Let’s be clear: Black history is American history. Black queer history is HIV history. And no amount of political backtracking or hollow recognition will change the fact that the fight for justice continues. We will not allow this moment to deter us-we will use it to fuel our work-to demand better!

Heartbroken by the tragic plane crash over the Potomac. My thoughts are with the victims, their loved ones, and all who are grieving. In this moment of loss, may we come together with compassion and support. Grateful for the first responders working tirelessly in the aftermath.

“Life-saving medications are sitting in stockpiles, blocked from reaching the people who need them most. This isn’t just a delay—it’s a death sentence for millions relying on PEPFAR. We can’t let politics stand in the way of saving lives. #SavePEPFAR #HealthEquity” www.nytimes.com/2025/01/27/h...

We’re excited to announce that SFAF will be opening a full-service pharmacy at our health & wellness site in the Castro, Strut, in 2025. Construction will begin this month, and Magnet will remain open. Read the entire press release here: www.sfaf.org/collections/...

@sfaidsfound.bsky.social is so proud to join forces with the Rafiki Coalition and our many dedicated partners in the opening of the Umoja Black Health Access Point (HAP) - a monumental step forward in addressing the persistent health disparities faced by Black communities in San Francisco.

“But let me be clear: Blackness is not monolithic. It is not confined to one narrative, one experience, or one expression. My journey, my leadership, and my identity are valid, and they are deeply rooted in the resilience, strength, and diversity of our community.” www.advocate.com/voices/sfaf-...

Thank you to The Advocate’s Christopher Wiggins for the Cover Girl Moment and for featuring @sfaidsfound.bsky.social in the lead article of the recent Health Plus Wellness!

“As the first Black CEO of SFAF—and one of only a handful of leaders in the HIV and AIDS movement living with HIV—TerMeer understands the weight of the moment. His leadership, while historic, isn’t about symbolism. It’s about action.” issuu.com/herepublishi...

SF AIDS Foundation CEO aims to ‘create a ladder’ for future generations www.sfexaminer.com/news/health/...