Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

04/23/2026

We’re honored to be selected as a 2026/27 LGBTQ+ Alliance Fund grantee alongside 14 incredible organizations.

Together, this year’s cohort represents a historic $142,096 investment in LGBTQ+ programs and services.

We’re grateful to be part of this work—and even more grateful for the community that makes it possible

04/21/2026

Susan Delaney, recipient of this year’s GODAT Award—honoring outstanding dedication and impact in service to the SAAF community—was recognized at SAAF’s Out Brunch in March for her incredible commitment over the years.
More volunteer spotlights coming all week!

04/20/2026

Volunteer Appreciation Week 💙

Time, care, compassion—our volunteers give it all.
And our community is stronger because of it.

Stay tuned for volunteer spotlights throughout the week.

04/15/2026

The Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation is hiring a Director of Marketing & Development to help lead our fundraising efforts.

This is a key leadership role for someone who’s passionate about making an impact, building meaningful relationships, and helping move our mission forward in a big way.

If you (or someone you know!) are ready to bring creativity, strategy, and heart to the table, we’d love to connect.

📣 Please share and help us find our next incredible team member! Apply at the link below!

👉 https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/47612B98A0D7A818B70D755651F57534/jobs/186703

04/13/2026

Get ready for a show that truly has it ALL 🍉✨

We’re celebrating the one and only Melon as she gears up for her variety spectacular, “She’s Out of Her Rind!” — featuring drag, comedy, burlesque, and so much more. It’s bold, it’s brilliant, and it’s 100% Melon 💅🔥

And because every great show has its moments… enjoy these behind-the-scenes bloopers from our Out Brunch videos. The laughs are just a preview of the magic she’s bringing to the stage 😂

Melon continues to dazzle us with her talent, creativity, and larger-than-life energy—we can’t wait for you to experience it all live.

Catch the show at Live Theatre Workshop:
📅 April 18 & 25
⏰ 7 PM

Get your tickets 🎟️
https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/livetheatreworkshop/4501?productionidlist=236294

Trust us—you do NOT want to miss this 🍉🔥

04/10/2026

🚨 URGENT: SAVE HOPWA FUNDING! 🚨

The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) program is on the chopping block in the proposed federal FY2027 budget. The proposal would eliminate ALL HOPWA funding — cutting it from $529 million to $0.

Last year, 55,000 families were housed through HOPWA.

The proposal suggests shifting people to the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, but ESG does not provide the same long-term housing and supportive services. ESG focuses on short-term crisis response and rapid rehousing — while HOPWA supports long-term stability through services like career development, mental health support, and transportation.

Research from the CDC and HUD shows that stable housing lowers viral load and reduces HIV transmission by 20% or more — helping prevent new transmissions and allowing people living with HIV/AIDS to live healthier lives.

📣 Let your Members of Congress know how urgent and important this is. We must increase — not eliminate — HOPWA funding in the upcoming April budget hearings.

👉 Take action now: https://saaf.org/advocate/ #/

04/09/2026

A message from our CEO, Carlos Hernández.

HOPWA funding is at risk—and with it, the health and stability of thousands of individuals living with HIV. We cannot stay silent. Contact Congress now and urge them to protect HOPWA.

Contact your members of Congress – NOW – and ask them to protect HOPWA

04/09/2026

Our community loves Melon, and we’re so excited to cheer her on in "She’s Out of Her Rind" at Live Theatre Workshop! 🍉

Join her for a fabulous night with special performances, big energy, and so much more.

April 18 & 25 at 7 PM
🎟️ www.livetheatreworkshop.org

Get ready for a fabulous night of drag, music, and nonstop fun with She’s Out of Her Rind! Join us for special performances, big energy, and so much more on April 18 and 25 at 7 PM.

Get your tickets now at www.livetheatreworkshop.org.

04/07/2026

It’s here. Today matters. 💙

Arizona Gives Day is happening right now—and thanks to a generous match, every dollar you give will be doubled up to $25,000.

That means your gift goes twice as far to provide:
✨ Stable housing
✨ HIV prevention and care
✨ Life-saving support services
✨ A stronger, healthier Southern Arizona

For our clients, this isn’t just a donation—it’s access to care, stability, and community when it matters most.

You have the power to make twice the impact today.

Give now. Show up. Be part of something bigger than all of us. 💙

04/06/2026

Tomorrow is Arizona Gives Day 💙

And at SAAF, we’re getting ready to show up BIG for our community.

Every dollar raised helps provide life-saving services, housing support, prevention, and care for people across Southern Arizona—especially when they need it most.

This is your moment to be part of something powerful.

Set your reminder. Tell your friends. Get ready to give.

Because tomorrow, we show what community really looks like.

🔗 Give here: https://www.azgives.org/organization/Saaf

04/04/2026

Beat the heat, Tucson ☀️🔥

Stay cool. Stay connected. Stay hydrated.

We loved being out in the community for the 2026 Community Heat Awareness event alongside incredible partners like the Red Cross, TEP, City of Tucson, and Pima County.

When temperatures rise, community care matters more than ever—and we’re proud to show up. 💧

Learn more about staying safe in extreme heat: https://www.pima.gov/2042/Beat-the-Heat

04/02/2026

Arizona Gives Day is almost here and we’re kicking off feeling grateful, hopeful, and ready to make an impact 💙✨

We’re starting things off with a few words from our CEO, Carlos Hernández.

Every dollar, every share, every bit of support helps us show up stronger for our community. This is your moment to give where it matters and be part of something bigger.

Support by donating at the link below :
https://www.azgives.org/organization/Saaf

Let’s show Arizona what compassion looks like 💫