Vision: Prevent AIDS
Mission: To engage the whole community to stop the spread of HIV/AIDS

AIDS Coalition Silicon Valley is a non-profit organization that for many years has mobilized support, particularly financial support, for local HIV/AIDS service organizations. It hosts the Unmask the Mysteries Gala and the Walk for AIDS Silicon Valley, the largest AIDS fundraising events in the South Bay.

Some ACSV’s highlights:

• Granting over $3 million to local organizations to fight HIV and AIDS.
• Increasing public awareness of HIV/AIDS issues in the county.
• Bringing local agencies together to address HIV/AIDS issues.
• It is the only independent HIV/AIDS organization in the county.

HIV and AIDS in Santa Clara County:

• Over 4,000 people are known to be infected; about 25% or 1,000 more do not know their status and are responsible for 54% of new infections.
• Black or African American people comprise 10% of those infected yet only comprise 2% of the total population. Latino populations also see disproportionate statistics.
• AIDS is the leading cause of death for African American women ages 25-34.

HIV and AIDS on a global scale:

• According to the latest statistics, more than 40 million people are infected world wide.
• 1,241,865 people are infected in the United States.
• 172,298 people are infected in the California.

Member Agencies Meet Most of the Needs of our County:

• Outreach and Prevention Programs
• Testing
• Food and Nutrition
• Housing
• Case Management
• Legal Services
• Psycho-social support

It is imperative that leaders Think Globally and Act Locally on this matter! Your support of UTM 2008 will ensure that those who are positive receive the care they need, and those who are negative remain that way.