Central Illinois FRIENDS of People with AIDS is a regional non-for-profit AIDS service organization which has served the needs of individuals with HIV/AIDS in Central Illinois since June 1990.  During its first decade of operation, Central Illinois FRIENDS of PWA has grown to become the most widely recognized and respected organization in our region who provide support services for HIV/AIDS patients and their families.  In doing so, FRIENDS has been able to bring together people from a widely diverse set of backgrounds and philosophies in support of our efforts.  These services reach the men, women, and children in Peoria, Woodford, Tazewell, Marshall, Putnam, Stark, LaSalle, Knox, Fulton, McLean, Mason, McDonough, Hancock, Henderson and Warren Counties.

FRIENDS is dedicated to assuring that people living with HIV/AIDS and their loved ones have access to community services which will enhance their quality of life.

FRIENDS programs are funded by the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Treatment Modernization Act, Illinois Department of Public Health, Health Resource and Service Administration, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and the Heart of Illinois United Way.  In addition our corporate sponsors, foundation support, and donations, memorials, and local fundraising activities help provide important funding to our Emergency Assistance Program.  Central Illinois FRIENDS of People with AIDS works in cooperation with the Peoria City/County Health Department, Minority AIDS Awareness Council and the Heart of Illinois HIV/AIDS Center at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria.

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May 20, 2012

AIDS "Walk to Remember"

&

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Peoria Riverfront

7pm

Registration: $20 in advance

Contact FRIENDS for details: 309.671.2144

(see Events Page for Registration and Sponsorship Forms)

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Thank you to Western Illinois HIV/AIDS Task Force and the many volunteers for sponsoring the Red Ribbon Classic which benefited FRIENDS of PWA!  On World AIDS Day, FRIENDS was presented a check in the amount of $5,300 which goes directly toward client emergency services.  Thank you for your commitment and support.

Bradley's Pi Kappa Phi raises money for FRIENDS
See the pictures!

See a GREAT pic from the FRIENDSRide fundraiser
Click here

See updated Assistance Statistics

THANK YOU TO OUR SPECIAL FRIENDS!

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