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| Annual Report for 2007 |
These are the ways we implemented our mission in the calendar year 2007 for 98 individuals, 24 of whom were new this year. Since we began in 1989, we have provided similar support for over 1,000 people living with HIV or AIDS in Anne Arundel County.
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- 51 HIV-positive individuals were an active part of the HAVEN community of mutual support, including one-on-one buddy pairs, social activities, and participation in speaking engagements and special events.
- 639 rides to support groups and other medical and support services were provided to 30 clients by trained volunteers; $2,039 was spent for monthly bus passes.
- 30 consumers participated 460 times in one or more of our 4 different support groups.
- 9 adults were Residents at either Our House or Our Place, our two three-bed transitional housing programs.
- $12,647 in federal funds provided 52 vouchers to help 34 clients with their utility and telephone bills, and $28,505 was used for 47 vouchers for 42 individuals who needed help with their rent.
- In addition, we gathered as a whole four times: spring and fall picnics on Sullivan’s Cove; World AIDS Day in Annapolis; and our Holiday Party, assisted by volunteers from the Community College, the Delta Sigma Theta Alumnae, Food Link, the Metropolitan Community Church of the Chesapeake, Broadneck Baptist Church, schools, colleges, and many other individuals and businesses.
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Demographics: |
46 Women (71% African American)
52 Men (29% White)
4 (Latino/a)
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Youngest: 15
Oldest: 77
Average age: 45 |
Support:Grants from Ryan White Part A and Housing Opportunities for People With AIDS provide a major source of funds, but we depend upon private donations to make up 30% of our annual budget. Support is pledged by St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Unitarian Universalist Church of Annapolis. A pool of 60 volunteers and free meeting and office space leverage these dollars to help us provide more direct service. There are 4.5 paid staff, 5 support group facilitators, and a part-time accountant. Administrative costs are only 20% of our total expenditures.
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