Friends For Friends

Programs & Volunteer Opportunities


Our Programs

Friends For Friends, Inc. is dedicated to reducing the risk HIV infection among African-Americans in the Washington metropolitan area. Our organization's programs and goals are developed to address the specific needs and concerns of the African-American community.

Aware-a-Condom

A street outreach project from June to September where volunteers distribute pamphlets at Metro rail stations containing: an AIDS awareness ribbon, a latex condom, and the phone numbers to the AIDS information and testing hotlines.

~ Reached over 65,000 people
~ Featured on News Channel 8
~ Featured on WRC News 4
~ News articles in The Prince George's Sentinel; Women In The Life
~ Awarded the 1996 Community Service Award by D.C. Coalition of Black Lesbians, Gay Men and Bisexuals, Inc.

~ Corporate Partners

HIV/AIDS Education & Risk Reducation Workshops

Our Red Cross certified instructors provide HIV education and risk reduction workshops for educational, social, and religious organizations.

~ National Public Radio
~ Miles Memorial C.M.E.
~ Cardozo High School
~ Elegant Ladies
~ Persons In Need of Supervision Program
~ Private Homes

Adopt-a-Box

A Christmas season food and toy drive where volunteers "Adopt-a-Box" to collect new toys and non-perishable food for children and families infected with HIV in the Washington metropolitan area.

The Adopt-a-Box campaign begins in November and ends with the annual Holiday Fundraiser.

~ Collected over 360 toys
~ Collected over 100 bags of groceries
~ Hosts an annual holiday party for children with AIDS and their families at the National Capital Children's Museum

~ Agency/Community Partners

~ Corporate Partners
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