Mission
The mission of the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation is to create and sustain a healthier community through a compassionate, comprehensive response to HIV/AIDS.

About SAAF
Now celebrating our 10th anniversary serving the community, SAAF is the only community-based organization in Southern Arizona that provides case management and ancillary support services for people living with HIV/AIDS and their families, culturally appropriate prevention and education programs to reduce the rate of infection, and extensive trainings and opportunities for community members to fill critical support roles. SAAF provides free support to nearly 1,200 people and delivers targeted prevention outreach and education programs to over 20,000 people who are at risk for infection. 

Programs and Services
Prevention Education and Outreach * Case Management * Buddy Program * Peer Counseling * Complementary Therapies * Mental Health Counseling * Emergency Rent & Utility Assistance * Food Programs * Referrals for Substance Abuse Treatment * Holiday Projects * Access to Dental Services * Housing * In-Home Services * Medications Assistance * Access to Optical Services * Support Groups * Telephone Assistance * Transportation * Speakers Bureau * HIV Updates * Travis Wright Memorial Buyers' Club

SAAF's prevention projects are conducted in collaboration with many community organizations.

Some services have guidelines that must be met; please speak to your case manager about your needs.

Who receives services from SAAF?

• Last year, SAAF provided client services to 1,200 people
• 85% are male, 15% are female, and 0.3% are transgender
• 59% are Caucasian, 27% are Hispanic, 8% are African-American, 2% are Native American, and 4% are Other/Multi-Ethnic
• 62% are between the ages of 41-59, 33% are between the ages of 21-40, 4% are 61 and over, and 1% are under 21
• 91% of clients are considered low income with the average household income at $12,048

How does SAAF serve people?

• Last year over 200 clients (including family members) received housing in SAAF properties or apartments throughout the community
• Over 500 clients have access to dental services
• Over the past year, more than 380 clients received services provided through SAAF's Food Programs
• 370 clients receive transportation services in the form of bus passes or cab rides
• Last year 240 people completed 158 hours of training and education about HIV/AIDS
• Last year SAAF distributed over 79,000 condoms to the community

In Pima County, approximately 2,090 people are living with HIV or AIDS.