\nGilead Foundation today announced a $12 million investment in 33 community\u2011based organizations across 14 states and the District of Columbia through its Community Health Worker (CHW) Comprehensive HIV Prevention Initiative. This two\u2011year effort expands CHW\u2011led prevention models that strengthen knowledge, care navigation, and access to services for communities disproportionately affected by HIV.<\/p>\n
\n\u201cCommunity health workers are often the first and most trusted point of connection for people seeking information, support and care,\u201d said Keeley Cain Wettan, Executive Vice President, General Counsel, Legal and Compliance at Gilead Sciences and a Board Member of Gilead Foundation. \u201cAdvancing HIV prevention requires both medical innovation and strong, community-led systems that address the social and structural barriers people face every day. By investing in community-based organizations, we\u2019re helping expand access to trusted information, screenings, and culturally responsive care that can drive more equitable health outcomes.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThe initiative also strengthens organizational infrastructure and CHW training systems to build sustainable, locally driven HIV\u2011prevention networks. It prioritizes communities most impacted by HIV\u2014including Black and Latino communities who have sex with men (MSM); cisgender and transgender women; people who inject drugs; and youth\u2014by delivering tailored education and prevention services.<\/p>\n
\nThe 33 recipient organizations represent a diverse range of communities facing ongoing HIV prevention challenges. Awardees demonstrate strong community trust, thoughtful program design, and clear plans for measurable impact. Many will use culturally aligned approaches such as promotores models, support, and navigation services within Latino communities, along with peer ambassadors and youth\u2011focused programming.<\/p>\n
\nPhiladelphia\u2011based grantee Bebashi \u2013 Transition to Hope, which works to advance health equity in the communities it serves, shared its enthusiasm for the initiative. \u201cBebashi is ecstatic to receive this grant from Gilead Foundation which will strengthen our efforts through the Community Health Worker Initiative,\u201d said Frank Franklin, Ph.D., J.D., M.P.H., FCPP, Chief of Strategic Initiatives. \u201cCommunity health worker professionals complement Bebashi\u2019s mission of community responsiveness and holistic support.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nOver the next two years, funded organizations will work to:<\/p>\n
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- \nExpand integrated screening for HIV, STIs, mental health, and substance use<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nDeliver targeted HIV prevention education<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nConnect people to services, including HIV prevention, harm reduction resources, and other supportive care<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
- \nReduce stigma and strengthen community engagement through trusted massagers<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\nGrantee Allies in Hope, a Houston\u2011based nonprofit providing HIV prevention, testing, and supportive services to communities disproportionately impacted by HIV, emphasized the role of connection in prevention. \u201cWhen communities are supported, informed, and empowered, pathways to hope become pathways to healing,\u201d said Jeffrey Campbell, Chief Executive Officer. \u201cOur mission to end the HIV epidemic in the greater Houston area will be significantly bolstered through this funding.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nMany programs will also strengthen the community health workforce through peer navigator models, apprenticeships, pharmacy\u2011based training, and community health integration across care settings, building long\u2011term capacity beyond the grant period.<\/p>\n
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\n \n Alabama<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nFive Horizons Health Service<\/p>\n
\nThrive Alabama<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Arizona<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nAssociation (NPhA)<\/p>\n
\nPrisma Community Care<\/p>\n
\nNational Pharmaceutical<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
California<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nBienestar Human Services<\/p>\n
\nRealistic Education in Action Coalition to Foster Health (R.E.A.C.H. LA)<\/p>\n
\nSt. John\u2019s Community Health<\/p>\n
\nThe TransLatin@ Coalition<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Colorado<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nServicios de La Raza<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Florida<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nLGBT+ Center Orlando<\/p>\n
\nOceana Community Health, Inc<\/p>\n
\nPrevention 305<\/p>\n
\nThe Poverello Center, Inc.<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n Georgia<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nNAESM, Inc<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Illinois<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nChicago Family Clinic, Inc<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Louisiana<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nCrescentCare<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Michigan<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nCommunity Health Awareness Group (CHAG)<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
New York<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nCallen-Lorde Community Health Center<\/p>\n
\nVoces Latinas Corporation<\/p>\n
\nCicatelli Associates, Inc. (CAI) programs nationwide<\/p>\n
\nGay Men\u2019s Health Crisis (GMHC)<\/p>\n
\nTrillium Health, Inc<\/p>\n<\/td>\n
\n Ohio<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nEquitas Health<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Pennsylvania<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nBebashi \u2013 Transition to Hope<\/p>\n
\nMazzoni Center<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Texas<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nAbounding Prosperity, Inc.<\/p>\n
\nAllies in Hope<\/p>\n
\nPrism Health North Texas<\/p>\n
\nPILLAR<\/p>\n
\nResource Center of Dallas, Inc.<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
Washington, DC<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nLa Cl\u00ednica del Pueblo, Inc.<\/p>\n
\nWhitman-Walker Health<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n
About the Gilead Foundation<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nThe Gilead Foundation is a nonprofit organization that works to create a thriving health ecosystem. The Gilead Foundation takes a holistic approach to mitigate the root causes of health inequities by providing resources to organizations that empower people with the skills to be their own best advocate and create systems of support that strengthen communities, classrooms and workplaces<\/p>\n
About Gilead Sciences<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n
\nGilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, cancer and inflammation. In 2025, Gilead announced a planned $32 billion investment to further strengthen its U.S. footprint to power the next era of discovery, job creation and public health preparedness \u2013 while continuing to invest globally to ensure patients everywhere benefit from its scientific innovation. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, Calif.<\/p>\n
For more information about Gilead, please visit the company\u2019s website at <\/i>www.gilead.com<\/i><\/a>, follow Gilead on X\/Twitter (@Gilead Sciences) and LinkedIn (@Gilead-Sciences).<\/i><\/p>\n
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