Delaware HIV Consortium

01/22/2026

In Delaware Public Media's recent interview with Martin Matheny, Sheila Bravo, President and CEO of Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement (DANA), offers a candid assessment of what the nonprofit sector is navigating after the first year of the second Trump administration.
The combination of federal funding pauses and cuts, rising costs driven by inflation, and a tighter state budget is creating real strain for nonprofits and, more importantly, for the communities they serve.
As lawmakers convene in Dover, this moment calls for honest conversations about fair reimbursement, cost-of-service funding, and protecting the infrastructure that delivers critical services across Delaware.
Worth a listen, and worth acting on.

Listen to the interview here:

The first twelve months of the second Trump administration have been a wild, rough ride for nonprofits with drastic cuts to funding and policy changes that threaten the missions of some non-profits.For many, the landscape has changed significantly.Meanwhile, on the state level, lawmakers are looking...

01/19/2026

Today we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recommitting to action.
Dr. King reminded us that injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. In public health, that truth is undeniable. Health inequities are not accidental. They are the result of systems that fail to serve everyone equally.
At DHC, honoring Dr. King’s legacy means advancing concrete action: expanding access to HIV prevention and testing, strengthening pathways to care, advocating for sustainable funding, and building systems that center dignity and equity.
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by recommitting to action. the work continues, and so must our commitment to lead it.

01/08/2026

We are proud to share this recent Blog featuring our Executive Director, Tyler Berl, and the work of the Delaware HIV Consortium at the intersection of HIV care, housing, and health equity.
Tyler reflects on finding his way into HIV advocacy and leading an organization focused on removing the real barriers to care, from housing instability and food insecurity to stigma and complex systems. As he puts it, food is healthcare, and so is a safe place to live.
A reminder that ending HIV requires more than medicine. It requires dignity, stability, and equity.

Read the Blog here:

From Stigma to Strength: HIV/AIDS Stories of Care, Community, and Change brings together leaders from Until There’s A Cure, Pacific Pride Foundation, Beehive Foundation, Radium Health Centers, AFCA, HealthHIV, and Next Step to explore prevention, U=U, stigma, mental health, harm reduction, and you...

01/07/2026

A new year always brings hope, but hope works best when paired with action.

As we move forward, we are recommitting to what matters most: caring for our community, expanding access to prevention and care, and meeting people where they are with dignity and compassion. We are grateful for every partner, supporter, advocate, and community member who walks alongside us in this work.

Here is to showing up, leaning in, and making this year one that truly counts 🥂

12/26/2025

Testing and prevention save lives!
HIV/STI testing is not just a clinical service. It is a core public health strategy and often the first doorway to prevention, care, and long-term health.
At Delaware HIV Consortium, we design services around real life. That means options that are safe, confidential, and genuinely low barrier.
What we offer
✅ Mail order HIV testing delivered discreetly to your home
✅ Access with no waiting rooms, no judgment, and no unnecessary hoops
✅ Confidential testing you can complete in your own space
✅Tele PrEP services connecting clients virtually to PrEP education, navigation, and linkage to care.
We follow a status-neutral approach. Whether a test result is negative or positive, every client is connected to prevention options, treatment, PrEP, and supportive services that meet them where they are.
Prevention works when access is simple, dignity is non-negotiable, and care fits into people’s lives, not the other way around. Public health should feel this practical.
Normalize testing. Modernize prevention. Invest in community health.
Learn more and order your test here: https://lnkd.in/e83KjYSD

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12/22/2025

Last week, we took a moment to pause, gather, and celebrate the season together as a team. In the middle of busy schedules and serious work, it mattered to reconnect, share gratitude, and remind ourselves why we do what we do!

The holidays are about community, care, and showing up for one another. That spirit guides our work every day, and it is the same spirit behind our Gift of Care campaign.

While we were celebrating together, many in our community are facing the holidays without basic essentials. Your support helps us provide food, hygiene items, and critical resources to individuals and families who need them most.

If you are able, consider making a donation to our Gift of Care campaign and help us extend the warmth of this season beyond our walls. Donate here: http://bit.ly/3YHmdqg

12/19/2025

'When HIV prevention is underfunded, incidence rises! And the financial impact is just as stark.'

In Delaware, the estimated lifetime cost of treating one HIV infection is $550K! Cutting prevention now only guarantees higher system-level costs later.

Delaware Public Media reporter Abigail Lee recently interviewed our Executive Director, Tyler Berl, for a candid discussion on the state of HIV in Delaware, the urgent funding landscape, and the Delaware HIV Consortium’s strategic path forward, even amid uncertainty.
This is a thoughtful and timely conversation on the future of public health in our state.
🎧 Listen to the interview: https://lnkd.in/ekqs8wyb

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12/16/2025

As we move closer to the holidays, we are reminded that care is not seasonal. It is essential.
Our Gift of Care campaign is still underway, and we are counting on our community to help us ensure that no Delawarean enters the winter months without the essentials they deserve.
Your support allows us to restock our pantry with non-perishable foods and hygiene items for individuals and families facing real hardship. These are not just supplies. They are stability, dignity, and a reminder that our community shows up for one another.

If you have the means to help others, consider supporting our food pantry for Delawareans living with HIV at https://secure.qgiv.com/for/delawarehivconsortium

Together, we can sustain the network of care that keeps Delaware strong.

12/11/2025

We are excited to share our 2024 Annual Report! 💙

In 2024, DHC supported nearly 1,100 Delawareans living with or at risk for HIV, helping families stay housed, fed, supported, and connected to care. From delivering $1.28M in rental assistance to distributing 20,800 lbs of food, to navigating people to PrEP, testing, and mental health supports, our work reflects one truth: when our community shows up, lives change.

2024 was also a year of resilience. Despite reduced state prevention funding, we protected essential staff, safeguarded services, expanded access to care, and strengthened partnerships statewide.

We invite you to explore the report and see the impact you made possible!

Thank you for standing with us as we work toward zero new infections, zero stigma, and zero inequities.
Read the full report here: https://www.delawarehiv.org/financial-and-accountability -reports

The Delaware HIV Consortium is leading the fight to end HIV in Delaware with care, prevention, and a future of hope.

12/02/2025

Today is Giving Tuesday!
We’re excited to continue our Gift of Care campaign and invite you to make a meaningful impact right now.

Our on-site pantry provides non-perishable foods and essential hygiene items to individuals and families who need extra support this winter. These simple items can ease the burden of hardship and remind someone that their community cares.

If you’re able, please consider giving the Gift of Care today. Your generosity, big or small, helps ensure that none of our clients go without the essentials they deserve.

Donate here: https://www.degives.org/fundraisers/hygiene-closet

12/02/2025