March 13, 2020 | Los Angeles, CA — 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. The overarching goal of WOW is to strengthen the capacity of women living with HIV/AIDS to self-manage their own disease progression, reduce social isolation, promote community and strengthen social support networks, and employ a holistic health approach that incorporates social, emotional, psychological, spiritual, and physical wellness. WOW has been supporting women for more than 10 years and remains the only program of its kind in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

 CAP is honored to be recognized for our inclusive and strategic efforts to provide direct services for people affected by HIV and AIDS. “ETAF and Macy’s are honored to support Cascade AIDS Project to continue our shared mission of an AIDS-free world. Cascade AIDS Project is a caring and compassionate organization making a great impact in the lives of people living with or at risk of HIV and AIDS” said Catherine Brown, Executive Director of The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation. 

 Through their Cause Marketing Program, Thanks For Sharing, Macy's recognizes their responsibility to support disadvantaged communities and the needs of their neighbors. They are proud to partner with ETAF and have contributed to this grant.

 About Cascade AIDS Project

Founded in 1985 as a grassroots response to the AIDS crisis, Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is now the oldest and largest HIV-services and LGBTQ+ health provider in Oregon and southwest Washington, with more than 100 employees working across four locations. Our organization seeks to prevents new HIV infections; support low-income people living with HIV; and provide safe, welcoming, and knowledgeable healthcare for the LGBTQ+ community. Through our vital health, housing, and other social services, we help ensure the well-being of more than 15,000 people each year.  More information can be found at www.capnw.org

About The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF)

Working tirelessly on the AIDS crisis through the 1980s, Elizabeth Taylor established 

The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation (ETAF) in 1991 to reach her vision of an AIDS-free world. ETAF works to provide the direct care needed for people living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. Emphasizing Elizabeth’s commitment to marginalized communities, ETAF’s work ensures that HIV prevention education and access to treatment is available through domestic and international initiatives. HIV Decriminalization nationally is ETAF’s primary advocacy initiative.  We now have the necessary tools to stop the spread of HIV and end the AIDS crisis with sufficient resources. To learn more or to make a donation please visit www.etaf.org.