AIDS Vancouver
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AIDS Vancouver, founded in early 1983, is recognized as one of the first community-based non-profit AIDS organizations in Canada, responding to the HIV/AIDS crisis in the Vancouver area. Led by co-founders Gordon Price, Noah Stewart, Dr. Mike Maynard, Daryl Nelson, and Ron Alexander Slater, the organization has aimed to provide support, education, and advocacy for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. With a focus on grassroots efforts and community mobilization, AIDS Vancouver has been involved in efforts to address the spread of HIV and support individuals living with the virus.[4]
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Vancouver AIDS Society | |
Founded | Early in 1983 |
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Founders | Gordon Price Noah Stewart Dr. Mike Maynard Daryl Nelson Ron Alexander Slater |
Type | Charity (Society Act of BC)[1] August 4, 1983; 41 years ago (1983-08-04) |
Focus | HIV/AIDS |
Headquarters | 401-1101 Seymour Street Vancouver, BC V6B 0R1 |
Area served | Lower Mainland |
Services | Support, counselling, resource centre, outreach, grocery program, and advocacy. |
Members | 12 members with 4 positions reserved for HIV+ individuals |
Executive Director | Sarah Chown |
Revenue | $2,427,267 (2023)[2] |
Employees | Full-time 4, Part-time 27 |
Volunteers | 200[3] |
Website | aidsvancouver.org |
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