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AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization, "dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by HIV/AIDS disease, reducing the incidence of HIV infection, and advocating for fair and effective HIV-related public policy." APLA is one of the largest non-profit AIDS service organizations in the United States.〔 〕 Its activities include providing bilingual direct services, prevention education and leadership on HIV/AIDS-related policy and legislation.〔(APLA Factsheet )〕 The agency was founded in 1982 by Max Drew, Nancy Cole Sawaya, Matt Redman and Erv Munro with the financial support of their community of friends and family. On July 28, 1985, APLA held the world's first AIDS Walk, which brought in $673,000. The Walk is now the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser in Southern California. Among the services provided by the agency are oral health, housing, case management, nutritional health, treatment adherence, and home health. APLA operates four Necessities of Life Program (NOLP) food pantry locations around Los Angeles and collaborates with five other organizations to provide food pantry services across the United States, effectively running the nation's largest network of food pantries for persons living with HIV/AIDS. APLA Dental Services' main and mobile clinics provide care in underserved areas across Los Angeles County.〔(APLA Factsheet )〕 ==History== APLA has four founders—Max Drew, Nancy Cole Sawaya, Matt Redman and Erv Munro. In December 1982, they held the first APLA fundraiser, which raised over $7,000. Many early fundraising events were held in gay bars and discos, as the gay and lesbian community mobilized to fight the disease. A fundraiser at Studio One in March 1984 featuring Joan Rivers raised $45,000 for APLA and other new AIDS service organizations. Then, on July 28, 1985, APLA held the world's first AIDS Walk. AIDS Walk Los Angeles is now the largest HIV/AIDS fundraiser in Southern California. Days before the first AIDS Walk, it was disclosed to the world that movie star Rock Hudson had AIDS. In response, Elizabeth Taylor helped to spearhead a drive by the entertainment community to confront the disease. This helped ensure the success of the first Commitment to Life event. The event, held at the Bonaventure Hotel honored former First Lady Betty Ford, raised $1.3 million. The Commitment to Life benefits, much like the AIDS Walks, became a major annual event. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「AIDS Project Los Angeles」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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