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Founded in 1986, AIDS Alabama was originally known as AIDS Task Force of Alabama. It offers various services to people infected with HIV and AIDS, including housing, rental and financial assistance and a variety of other supportive services. The agency provides various housing programs and most of its programs are funded by Alabama s AIDS services organizations. Its Next Step program is a transitional housing program for HIV-positive, low-income and homeless people that aims to empower consumers with the skill sets necessary to find and maintain permanent housing. It provides transportation services to all residents of its housing programs and offers free presentations to social clubs, organizations, schools and businesses. AIDS Alabama is based in Birmingham, Ala.

The Jefferson County Housing Authority (JCHA) in Birmingham, AL, was established in 1941 to provide safe and sanitary housing for low-income individuals in the Jefferson County area. Committed to improving communities and promoting self-sufficiency, JCHA offers affordable housing options and related services without discrimination. Through partnerships with residents and community stakeholders, JCHA Housing and Development Corporation owns properties to support its mission of offering housing assistance through traditional programs like public housing and Housing Choice Vouchers. Additionally, JCHA provides housing counseling and services for homeless individuals with special needs, such as substance abuse or mental illness. Generated from the website

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