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Cascade AIDS Project + PIVOT Awarded Best STD Testing Organizations in Portland by Testing.com
Testing.com, a trusted informational guide for medical lab testing and at-home screening, has recognized Cascade AIDS Project + PIVOT as two of the best community-based organizations in Portland for providing vital services, such as free or low-cost STD testing and treatment, to fight the growing STD epidemic.
CAP Receives $5000 Grant from Bank of the West for Employment Assistance
CAP is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $5,000 grant from Bank of the West to help support our Employment Assistance program in Oregon.
CAP Receives $2,500 Grant for Food and Clothing from The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund
CAP is pleased to announce that we have been awarded a $2,500 grant from The Siletz Tribal Charitable Contribution Fund to purchase food and clothing for participants in our CareLink program.
A Thank You To Our Funders During COVID-19
CAP Has been Awarded the Following Grants in response to COVID-19 to support General Operating Expenses, COVID-19 Response, Emergency Rent Assistance, Medical Motel Vouchers, Emergency Technology Purchases, Transportation Support, and other programmatic support.
CAP Receives $17,500 from the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation in Partnership with Macy's
CAP has been awarded a grant for $17,500 from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in partnership with Macy’s. The grant will be used for CAP’s Women of Wisdom Program in Southwest Washington; which is a unique program that serves as a safe space to provide psycho-social support groups that unite, educate, and empower women living with HIV/AIDS and their children.
Camp KC Receives $1,000 grant from iQ Credit Union
The award will help support Camp Activities this holiday season, including the annual toy drive and holiday party at the Hi-Lo Hotel. Kevin Cook, Director of Camp KC, was overjoyed to receive this gift at iQ Credit Union Vancouver office. “Thank you [iQ Credit Union] and your employees for your generous donation to Camp KC! Our campers, families and volunteers greatly appreciate it!”
Cascade AIDS Project Receives $15,000 From The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation In Partnership With Macy's
Cascade AIDS Project has been awarded a grant for $15000 from The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in partnership with Macy’s.
Ninety-Nine Girlfriends Awards CAP/Prism Health Start-up Funds for LGBTQ+ Mental Health Program
CAP is very pleased to announce it is a recipient of the $20,000 Finalist Award from Ninety-Nine Girlfriend.
Gilead Sciences Approves Funds to Expand CAP’s Aging Well Program
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is very pleased to announce a partnership with Gilead Sciences, Inc. for the 2018-2021 Aging Well Program. Gilead is funding the three-year $375,000 program that focuses on supporting the wellbeing of aging adults living with and affected by HIV.
Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation Raises Money for CAP’s Camp KC
Through the efforts of Laela Wilding, Ambassador of The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) and the 2018 Portland Film Fundraiser “Cleopatra”, over $3000 was raised for CAP’s Camp KC. Camp KC is a summer sleepaway camp that takes place every year on the Oregon coast. It is attended by children infected or affected by HIV.
Cascade AIDS Project Awarded $20,000 For LGBTQ+ Mental Health Program
The program will establish a Family Mental Health Program for LGBTQ+ individuals and families at Oregon’s first LGBTQ+ primary health care clinic, Prism Health. The program addresses the comprehensive set of mental health needs faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and aims to bring on a mental health specialist with significant experience with the LGBTQ+ community.
Cascade AIDS Project Awarded $100,000 For HIV Prevention Navigation
The program addresses the comprehensive set of projects and activities aimed at reducing cases of HIV and STI cases across the Portland, Oregon metropolitan region. Specifically, the program is comprised of easily accessible HIV/STI testing clinics, connection to treatment and support services for those testing positive, community education both for those testing positive to prevent further spread of infections and prevention education for the wider community, and one on one health education session for high-risk individuals focused on personalized prevention strategies.
Meyer Memorial Trusts awards Cascade AIDS Project two-year grant to explore Prism Health as a Federally Qualified Health Center
CAP is proud to announce that it has been awarded $113,000 from Meyer Memorial Trust to assess and pursue Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) status for Prism Health. The two-year grant will allow the agency to bring on a consultant to help CAP and Prism leadership explore what it takes to become an FQHC, then make the requisite improvements to systems and processes, and ultimately complete the involved application process.
Cascade AIDS Project Awarded $50,000 To Start HIV & Aging Program
Cascade AIDS Project (“CAP”) is proud to announce that it has been awarded $50,000 from Gilead Sciences, Inc. to create a program to work with individuals aged 50 years and over who are are living with HIV.
State of Oregon Awards CAP $1M for Prism Health!
This allocation of $1M in lottery bonds for Prism Health is a significant statement of support for the LGBTQ+ community from the state legislature and our Governor,” said CAP’s Executive Director, Tyler TerMeer. “We are honored and humbled by this show of trust in the work we are doing to provide safe, affirming, and culturally effective health care to the LGBTQ+ community.
Multnomah County Awards CAP $200,000 to Prism Health
Multnomah County has worked alongside CAP for three decades to serve the LGBTQ community,” said Chair Deborah Kafoury. “We’ve fought stigma together, we’ve fought for equity together, and we are proud to support this effort to further reduce barriers and increase access to health care.
Collins Foundation Awards $130,000 To Support Prism Health
“We are honored that the Collins Foundation has made this generous investment in Prism Health.” Said CAP’s Executive Director, Tyler TerMeer. “This is a clear commitment by Collins to health equity in the LGBTQ+ community, and the health and well-being of Oregonians overall. Through Prism Health, we will remove barriers, improve access, and most importantly provide quality health care for all LGBTQ+ patients across the Portland metropolitan area.”
FamilyCare Awards CAP $80,000 To Support Prism Health
“FamilyCare Health has been a long-term partner of CAP, and we are delighted that they have made such a significant statement of support for the LGBTQ+ community by investing in Prism Health,” said CAP’s Executive Director, Tyler TerMeer. “This $80,000 investment allows CAP to complete the health center renovations and open in spring of 2017.”
Kaiser Permanente and Miller Charitable Fund Support Prism Health
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $15,000 from the Kaiser Permanente and $24,500 from the Miller Charitable Fund at The Oregon Community Foundation to support the opening of CAP’s LGBTQ+ Primary Care Health Center: Prism Health.
AIDS United + Pride Foundation Support LGBTQ+ Health Center
Cascade AIDS Project is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $50,000 from AIDS United Sector Transformation Grant and $5,000 from the Pride Foundation to support the creation and operation of an LGBTQ+ Primary Care Health Center.