Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

11/07/2025

Join our friends at Southern Arizona Senior Pride for their Collective Grief Workshops on November 8th & 19th.

Learn the signs and symptoms of collective grief and the skills to support yourself and others you care about. Registration links in the post below!

Collective Grief Workshops

November 8th or 19th, 9:00 - 11:30 AM
Central Tucson location provided after registration.

Space is limited. Register now!

Do you feel irritable? Are you having trouble concentrating? Does work no longer feel meaningful? You're not alone if you find it difficult to hold and carry what seems to hit us every news cycle. You might be grieving. Join us to learn the signs and symptoms of collective grief. You'll take home skills and tools to support yourself and others.

Register for Nov 8th workshop:
https://soazseniorpride.org/event/collective-grief-workshop-2025-11-08

Register for Nov 19th workshop:
https://soazseniorpride.org/event/collective-grief-workshop-2025-11-19/

11/05/2025

🌟 Thank You to Our Title Sponsor! 🌟

We are deeply grateful to Desert Diamond Casino, an Enterprise of the Tohono O’odham Nation, for being the Title Sponsor of the 37th Annual SAAF AIDSWALK 2025! ❤️

Their continued partnership and commitment make it possible for us to walk together in support of health, hope, and community for all Southern Arizonans.

Together, we are making a difference—one step at a time. 👣💪

Join us on December 6th at Reid Park! To Register visit
https://secure.qgiv.com/event/aidswalktucson2025/register/form/registration

11/04/2025

Come on out and support SAAF while helping us celebrate 40 FABULOUS years of fun at IBTs!

An evening of glamour, gratitude, and giving! Enjoy dazzling performances, signature cocktails, delicious bites, and special appearances celebrating four decades of love, laughter, and LGBTQ+ pride.

All proceeds from the evening benefit SAAF, helping us continue our mission to promote health, well-being, and social justice for those affected by HIV and AIDS.

For more info and to purchase tickets visit: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/ibts080225/event/ibts40thanniversarycelebrationasoireforsaaf/

🎉 IBT’s 40th Anniversary • Hot Pink Celebration
🗓️ 4 Days of Fabulous Events 11/13-11/16
-11/13 Celebration Kick Off • Divalicious 90’s Party
-11/14 SAAF Soirée 5-8pm, Kerri Colby from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars Show 9pm
-11/15 Saturday Through The Decades • Party through the decades w/ 5pm Karaoke, 9pm Drag Show & Dance w/ Million$DJ and DJ Darviz
-11/16 Sunday Funday 40th - Hot Tuna Casserole Game Show 1pm, The Tucson Queerstory Burger-Beer Bust 3pm, Karaoke & More!

🌈 Let’s celebrate 40 years and make new memories! 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

11/01/2025

Teamwork in action! 🙌

Current members and alumni of Gamma Alpha Omega Sorority joined forces for a volunteer day at SAAF, creating harm reduction kits that directly support people accessing our Prevention Services and Syringe Access Program.

These kits are a vital part of reducing harm, promoting health, and showing compassion in action. Thank you, Gamma Alpha Omega, for continuing to make an impact — together! 💜

10/31/2025

It’s time to speak up. Congress is making funding decisions that directly impact HIV/AIDS care in our community. By writing a Letter to the Editor, you can call on leaders to vote YES for housing, medical care, prevention and treatment programs that keep Southern Arizona strong.

The way you close your letter matters. It’s your chance to leave a lasting impression and call your readers (and leaders) to act. Here’s how to wrap it up powerfully:
✅Connect the dots. Remind readers that HIV/AIDS programs don’t exist in silos. Cutting one program weakens others.
✅ Make it human. Budget cuts aren’t just numbers. They mean more cases, more deaths and more families affected right here in Southern Arizona.
✅ End with urgency. Be clear: Congress must prioritize human health and fully fund these programs before the final budget is passed.

When your letter is ready, submit it here: https://speedway.tucson.com/letters/?action=letter

10/28/2025

There’s still time to nominate an outstanding community member for the 2026 Out Brunch Awards! 🌈

Each year, SAAF honors individuals and allies who make extraordinary contributions to Southern Arizona’s LGBTQ+ community.

✨ Nominations close November 30, 2025
Submit yours today at saaf.org/out-brunch-awards-nominations

Let’s recognize those who make our community stronger, prouder, and more inclusive. 💜

10/27/2025

🧵 Final Call! Quilt panel requests for this year’s AIDSWALK Tucson display are due this Friday, October 31st.

Honor a loved one through the National AIDS Memorial Quilt — DM us, comment below, or call (520) 628-7223 to make your request. 🌹

10/25/2025

Getting ready to go out? 🎉 Staying safe is just as important as looking good! Condoms are a classic way to prevent HIV and other STIs, but is another powerful option to protect yourself YOUR way. 💪

Remember: we can only control what we do and how we prepare. Taking steps to protect yourself is powerful... it’s about owning your health and your pleasure. ✨

Want to explore your HIV and STI prevention options? Call us at 520-547-6099, email Navigation@saaf.org, or DM us. We’re here for you!

10/24/2025

Southern Arizona can’t afford more cuts. When federal budgets slash HIV/AIDS funding, our neighbors lose access to housing, care and prevention. But decisions aren’t final yet, and we need our community to speak up.

A Letter to the Editor puts pressure where it matters most: on congressional leaders making the choice. In addition to the programs we shared last time, here are two more key programs you should consider including in your Letter to the Editor:

CDC HIV Surveillance and Prevention
➡️ This tracks the epidemic and provides prevention programs like testing and PrEP access. It’s how we understand and respond to the epidemic, staying ahead of new infections.
➡️Cuts would severely hamper our ability to monitor the epidemic and implement effective prevention strategies.

Ending the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. (EHE) initiative
➡️This is a comprehensive plan to reduce new HIV infections by 90% by 2030.
➡️Cuts to this directly contradicts the goal of making America healthy again by undermining on-the-ground support.

👉 When you're ready to send your letter to the Arizona Daily Star, click here: https://speedway.tucson.com/letters/?action=letter

10/23/2025

🎁 Help Us Spread Holiday Cheer!

Every year, SAAF’s Family Day brings together the families we serve for a celebration of joy, connection, and care. Children and adults alike share their holiday wish lists, and thanks to our incredible supporters, those wishes come to life. 💛

This season, you can make a difference!
- Drop off toys, winter clothing, or family care supplies at our Euclid office (375 S. Euclid Ave) by December 5th
- Donate online to help us purchase gifts and essentials for families in need - https://secure.qgiv.com/for/saaffamilyday2025

Every contribution, big or small, helps ensure that families across Southern Arizona feel seen, supported, and celebrated this holiday season. ❤️

10/22/2025

Spooky season + drag + community care? We’re in! 👑🎃

Join us Oct 29 at 9PM at IBT's for Vixen’s Playhouse, hosted by the reigning Miss Gay Tucson America 2025! All tips from the night will support SAAF’s programs serving people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. 💛

Come celebrate, dance, and give back to our Tucson community! 🌙

10/17/2025

Federal budget cuts are threatening HIV/AIDS services right here in Southern Arizona. But the fight isn’t over, and your voice matters. By writing a Letter to the Editor, you can call on our congressional leaders to vote YES on funding for critical HIV/AIDS resources. Here are some tips to create a great intro to your Letter to the Editor:

➡️ Keep it local. Share how these cuts directly affect your neighbors, family or community.
➡️ Be clear with your ask. Urge our congressional leaders to protect funding for life-saving programs.
➡️ Show how this affects everyone. HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment are not niche issues — they reduce transmission and strain on emergency services.
➡️ Tie into a broader framework. Defunding these programs contradicts the goal of the “Make America Healthy Again” program.

👉 When you're ready to send your letter to the Arizona Daily Star, click here: https://speedway.tucson.com/letters/?action=letter