Barbara L. Bungy Named Chief Operating Officer of FIGHT Community Health Center
March 1, 2016
Barbara L. Bungy, long-term board member to bring outstanding leadership to FIGHT.
FIGHT News and Announcements
Board Member Sam Morales Has Passed Away
January 18, 2016
We are very sorry to announce that board member Sam Morales passed away on January 17. All of us who knew Sam will miss him very much. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.
FIGHT’s Dental Services Now Open
December 16, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT is now offering dental services at our 1233 Locust Street location. Click the link for more information.
FIGHT’s 25th Anniversary Gala A Success!
December 16, 2015
Thank you to our sponsors, guests and staff who made FIGHT’s 25th Anniversary Gala our largest and most successful fundraising event yet. We’re proud to announce that we have raised over $125,000 for our three Community Health Centers.
The 7th Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast
October 21, 2015
There was record attendance at our Seventh Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast! Over 250 people convened at the Doubletree Hotel to remember those who have passed and those who are still with us.
Rep. Brian Sims To Host Town Hall Meeting on PrEP
October 21, 2015
Interested in learning about PrEP, a pill that is almost 100% effective in preventing HIV if taken daily? Join us for an interactive discussion on PrEP at the William Way LGBT Community Center on Thursday, October 29th from 6 – 8 p.m.
Thank You to Our 2015 AIDS Walk Team!
October 21, 2015
Thank you, Team Philadelphia FIGHT for helping us kick off our 25th Anniversary Celebration at this year’s AIDS Walk Philly. Together, we raised over $13,000 and registered over 100 people for the walk/run.
Our 2015 AIDS Walk Team!
September 2, 2015
We’re kicking off our 25th Anniversary Celebration at AIDS Walk Philly 2015! The 2015 AIDS Walk Philly will take place on Sunday, October 18 at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Join our team!
Thank You for Making AIDS Education Month 2015 a Success!
July 7, 2015
This year’s AIDS Education Month was a tremendous success! We reached thousands of people through our events including the brand new End AIDS Conference, our biggest and most ambitious AEM project yet.
Dr. Kostman Joins Philadelphia FIGHT
July 7, 2015
Jay R. Kostman, MD, former Associate Director of the Viral Hepatitis Center at the University of Pennsylvania, has joined the medical staff at Philadelphia FIGHT.
FIGHT's PrEP Program in the Philadelphia Daily News
July 7, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT’s PrEP program was recently featured in the Philadelphia Daily News. Dr. Helen Koenig, the medical director of our PrEP program and Caitlin Conyngham, Y-HEP Health Center’s Practice Coordinator, were included.
Teyana Taylor Will Headline Hip Hop for Philly 2015
June 15, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT, in partnership with Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and over 15 community-based organizations, will present the third annual “Hip Hop for Philly” FREE concert featuring Teyana Taylor on Saturday, June 27th.
FIGHT and Philadelphia Black Pride Present the Summit Ball
June 11, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT and Philadelphia Black Pride will host The Summit Ball: Climbing Our Way to the Top, the newest house/ballroom community event, as part of AIDS Education Month.
Lift Your Spirits Through Song at our Annual Gospel Concert
June 4, 2015
This gospel concert has become a tradition during AIDS Education Month. Join us for an inspirational night of gospel music and community. Together we will lift our spirits through song.
End AIDS 2015 Conference: Three Summits in One!
May 8, 2015
Piper Kerman, author of “Orange is the New Black,” Everett A. Gillison, Chief of Staff to Mayor Nutter and Deputy Mayor for Public Safety; and Julie (JD) Davids, Managing Editor of TheBody.com, will speak at the End AIDS 2015 Conference!
Join Us at the 2015 AIDS Education Month’s Opening Reception
May 8, 2015
Deon Haywood, Executive Director of the New Orleans-based Women With A Vision, Inc, will receive the 2015 Kiyoshi Kuromiya Award at the AIDS Education Month’s Opening Reception and Awards Ceremony on June 2nd!
June is AIDS Education Month!
March 30, 2015
June 2016 will mark the 22nd year that Philadelphia FIGHT has hosted AIDS Education Month (AEM). Events to educate, strategize, and strengthen. Register Now!
FIGHT on the Cover of POZ Magazine
February 24, 2015
FIGHTers LaDonna Boyens and Benjamin Green are featured in POZ Magazine’s cover story “Straight Talk.” The article discusses HIV peer education programs in and out of prisons. Staffer Ben is also the cover star this month!
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day Community Fair
February 24, 2015
Philadelphia FIGHT, Caring People Alliance, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Philadelphia will celebrate National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day with a community health fair. We’d love to see you there!
Y-HEP 20th Anniversary Fundraiser Was A Huge Success!
December 17, 2014
Thanks to everyone who helped make our 20th anniversary celebration a hit! We raised over $43,000 to support FIGHT’s Youth Health Empowerment Project (Y-HEP)!
FIGHT Remembers Gloria Casarez, Director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs
December 16, 2014
During her time as the director of the Mayor’s Office of LGBT Affairs, Gloria brought her fierce commitment to justice and equity for the LGBTQ community to city government and shifted the definition of that community to more clearly include people of color, women, and transgender persons. No one before Gloria was able to raise…
Faith Initiatives Sixth Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast
December 16, 2014
On December 1, 2014, FIGHT’s Office of Faith Initiatives held the Sixth Annual World AIDS Day Prayer Breakfast. This year’s event featured Rev. Dr. Leslie Callahan, pastor of St. Paul’s Baptist Church, as the Keynote Speaker.
ICJ Holiday Toy Drive in Partnership with Eastern State Penitentiary
December 8, 2014
Philadelphia FIGHT’s Institute for Community Justice (ICJ) and Eastern State Penitentiary are teaming up to collect new, unwrapped toys or clothing to benefit the children of our recently released and currently incarcerated participants.
2014 FIGHT for Life Gala
December 8, 2014
Thank you to all the supporters of the 2014 FIGHT for Life Gala.