Union County HIV AIDS Bureau

PROCEED, Inc. is a multicultural, minority-governed, and not-for-profit community-based health and human services organization located in Elizabeth, NJ. With a history dating back to 1970, PROCEED has been dedicated to serving the Elizabeth and Union County communities through collaboratively designed and developed programs. Their services include family resources, health and wellness services, homelessness prevention, employment assistance, utility assistance, home improvement, individual and group counseling, and training and technical assistance for public health workforce development. PROCEED's mission is to provide empathetic care and individualized attention to help individuals as a whole, addressing their needs holistically. As a leader in the field, PROCEED's National Center for Training, Support, and Technical Assistance offers state-of-the-science custom training and technical assistance to support front line, middle management, and executive level personnel working in community-based health and human service organizations and health departments. Their training programs focus on enhancing the skills and capacity of the public health workforce to better serve people in their communities, providing equitable, responsive, and quality services informed by data, best practices, and community input. Through their impactful work, PROCEED aims to empower families, communities, and organizations for a better future.Generated from the website

The AAOGC (African American Office of Gay Concerns) in Newark, NJ is a center dedicated to HIV/AIDS testing, prevention resources, and support for the African American LGBTQ+ community. They offer programs and services aimed at raising awareness, promoting safe practices, and providing resources to help individuals know their status and prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.Generated from the website

The AIDS Resource Foundation for Children, located in Newark, NJ, has been a leading provider of comprehensive family-centered services for over 30 years, focusing on individuals, families, and children affected by HIV/AIDS and other related social and health issues. As the largest HIV/AIDS housing provider in New Jersey, the foundation operates various innovative programs, including the only licensed pediatric transitional care home in the state and multiple transitional housing initiatives for youth and women impacted by HIV/AIDS. Among its notable accomplishments, the foundation opened the first home in the U.S. for HIV-positive babies and launched the first afterschool program dedicated specifically to youth affected by HIV/AIDS. With a holistic approach, the foundation continues to offer critical support through its social services and housing programs, aiming to improve the lives of those in its care. Generated from the website