AIDS Fund Philly, an organization that has spent 35 years working to reduce infections and deaths caused by AIDS, is shutting down Dec. 31, citing medical advancements that have “dramatically transformed the landscape.”
Since its founding in 1989, the nonprofit has raised funds and awareness through events like its annual AIDS Walk Philly and monthly GayBINGO events. It has given emergency financial assistance to people living with HIV – the virus that causes AIDS – and organizations that provide HIV services.
In a Facebook post announcing its closure, AIDS Fund Philly said developments in HIV care and prevention has reduced new infections and improved the quality of life for people with the disease…