AIDS Service Foundation of Greater KC

12/12/2025

🪩 Thank you for joining us at Shine Together! ✨ Kansas City showed up in full glitter + glam to honor and inspire a future where new HIV transmissions are rare. All funds raised stay local, supporting vital services to support the health & wellness of people in KC. 💖Huge thanks to our fabulous co-hosts & for putting the FUN in fundraising with stunning performances, a wig sn**ch game, and “make me a queen” drag makeover auction! 💄 Photos by 🌟

12/12/2025

12/10/2025

"I had a great support system... without the support, I didn't have nothing."—Walker's words on the journey that led him to the AIDS Service Foundation.

We are incredibly proud to launch our first-ever Community Spotlight featuring Walker, a dedicated staff member at Hope Care Center. His personal story is a powerful testament to turning adversity into compassionate service.

In this emotional 4-minute video, Walker takes us through the challenge of his diagnosis and the shift in perspective that drove him to a career in healthcare: "I love working here... because I understand their story."

Why this story matters:

Empathy in Action: Walker highlights that Hope Care Center is more than a facility; it's a "small, loving, caring, understanding family" for those who often feel isolated.

The Power of Truth: Walker emphasizes that we must combat ignorance with education and honesty. His advice is clear: "Be honest... they should respect you for being honest."

A Call for Help: Walker reminds us of the continued need for support: "I wish the best for Hope Care Center. They really need help."

Watch the full video to hear Walker's powerful journey of faith, self-acceptance, and dedication. This is the heart of what the AIDS Service Foundation or Greater Kansas City is all about.

Help us share this message of hope! Your support provides vital resources, funding, and equipment for people living with HIV/AIDS in our community. Please consider a donation or share this video to break down stigma.

Learn more and donate at: hopecarecenter.org

12/08/2025

✨ WOW, Kansas City — you SHINED. ✨

Thank you to everyone who joined us for ASF’s first-ever SHINE Together World AIDS Day celebration at .

From our glam station, to the candle memorial honoring those we’ve lost, to the wig sn**ch contest and the unforgettable drag makeover auction — this night truly was party first, purpose always.

A huge round of applause to our incredible hosts and , whose talent, humor, heart, and sparkle carried the room beautifully. 💫

Most importantly — thank you to our community.
You celebrated.
You remembered.
You supported.
And you helped affirm that Kansas City shows up for people affected by HIV.

✨ Together, we honor the past.
✨ We uplift those living with HIV today.
✨ And we keep shining toward a future where stigma ends and everyone thrives.

📸 Enjoy a few highlights from an unforgettable night!

12/01/2025

Today is World AIDS Day — a day to remember those we’ve lost, honor those living with HIV, and recommit ourselves to compassion, care, and action.

We remember the lives taken too soon.
We honor the strength of those still here.
We support the thousands in our Kansas City community living with HIV today.

At ASF, our work is rooted in dignity, access to care, housing stability, education, and hope. We stand with every person impacted — today and every day.

🕯️ We remember.
❤️ We support.
✨ We continue the work.

11/30/2025

We're thrilled to be one of the local nonprofits featured by STUFF - a store named STUFF for their Giving Tuesdays where 15% of sales will benefit the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater KC, The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City, Jackson County MO CASA, and KCUR 89.3.

Shop local and support your favorite organizations at the same time!

11/28/2025

We SHINE brightest when we shine together. ✨

Join us December 3rd at Nighthawk KC for SHINE Together, a celebration of love, community, creativity, and care.

Featuring powerful drag performances and an unforgettable atmosphere, this night honors World AIDS Day while uplifting the nearly 6,000 people living with HIV in Kansas City.

🎟 Tickets & details: asfkc.org/world-aids-day-kc
Dress Code: Dress to Shine

Let’s glow with purpose.

11/25/2025

✨ SHINE Together — A Celebration in Honor of World AIDS Day 2025 ✨

Join us for one of ASF’s most meaningful nights of the year as we come together to honor our community, uplift every voice, and continue the work toward a future with no new HIV transmissions.

📅 Wednesday, December 3
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 Nighthawk KC — 1228 Baltimore Ave, Kansas City, MO

SHINE Together is an evening of connection, purpose, and celebration — featuring community stories, powerful moments of remembrance, and the energy that only Kansas City can bring.

🎟️ Tickets start at $45
👉 RSVP & learn more: https://secure.givelively.org/event/aids-service-foundation-of-greater-kansas-city/shine-together-a-celebration-in-honor-of-world-aids-day-2025

Your attendance directly supports ASF’s mission and counts toward your annual board commitment. Let’s show Kansas City what it means to shine — together. ❤️🌟

11/25/2025

Get ready to ✨ SHINE Together ✨ this World AIDS Day! We are bringing all the glitz, glam, and glitter to support people living with HIV in Kansas City. Every dollar fuels a future where new HIV transmissions are rare.

Tickets begin at $45. RSVP at link in bio.

11/25/2025

World AIDS Day: Celebrating Our Strengths ~ Honoring Our Journey
Join us for an inspiring community conversation about HIV in Kansas City.

This collaborative event brings together Calvary Community Outreach Network, Gilead Sciences, KC CARE Health Center, and the AIDS Service Foundation of Greater Kansas City — united in our commitment to awareness, equity, and ending stigma.

📅 Monday, December 1
🕠 5:30 p.m.
📍 ArtsTech — 1522 Holmes St, Kansas City, MO 64108
🍹 Mocktails & light refreshments provided

Our 2025 theme, “Celebrating Our Strengths ~ Honoring Our Journey,” is a call to action as we work toward a future with no new HIV transmissions.

👉 RSVP here: http://bit.ly/4ik3WIJ

All are welcome. Your voice matters. ❤️

11/17/2025

Meet our Board! 👋

We are thrilled to introduce you to one of our newest board members, Terri Goddard! (A little wind noise won't stop us from sharing her story 🌬️)

Terri is a lifelong Kansas City resident and an experienced nonprofit fundraiser who has spent 42 years giving back to the community she loves.

Terri's commitment to the AIDS Service Foundation is deeply personal, as she walks in honor of her cousin whom she lost to AIDS in 1990. She is passionate about reminding the community that "the AIDS epidemic is not over" and that we must get back to education and raising awareness.

As a representative for the Hope Care Center, Terri is excited to help support people living with HIV/AIDS, giving them a place of stability and support.

Join Terri and the rest of our board in the fight. Dollars, time, and talents are always in need!