Bob
Being homeless, people often look down on me or don’t treat me with respect. That is a common experience among homeless people. I’ve experienced this kind of treatment at other…
David
I was 18 years old and living in New York City when I was sentenced to 42 years in prison for a crime I did not commit. In 2018, the…
Get to know your words: Some Coronavirus Terminology
…disease Community Spread: The spread of a disease when the source of infection is unknown. For example, someone who has not traveled recently or knowingly been near someone who is…
FIGHT and Philadelphia Black Pride Present the Summit Ball
…promises to be one of this region’s most recognized house/ballroom community events that integrates HIV prevention with the electrified talent, creativity and artistry of the house/ballroom community in the Philadelphia area….
Board Member Sam Morales Has Passed Away
…was a committed, determined, passionate advocate for the Latino/a community affected by HIV/AIDS, and by all people affected by the epidemic everywhere. He was a leader and mentor to many….
We Are Orlando
Philadelphia FIGHT stands with the LGBTQ community and the world in mourning the deaths of 49 wonderful people who should have had their whole lives ahead of them, in a…
Highlights from our 22nd Annual AEM
…our 3 signature summits: Beyond the Walls: Prison Healthcare and Reentry Summit, the Faith Leaders and Community Summit, and End AIDS: The HIV Prevention and Outreach Summit. All together, the…
Remembering Paul Yabor
Paul Yabor, Paul Cherashore, Dan Martino It is with great sadness that we announce that Paul Yabor, an AIDS Activist and member of the FIGHT Community passed away today. Paul…
Clove Partners with FIGHT for Stride with Pride Campaign
For the second year in a row, Clove has partnered with FIGHT to promote pride and allyship with the LGBTQ+ community. Along with Clove’s financial donations, the “Stride with Pride”…
COVID-19 Community Testing Sites Schedule
…text=”yes” image_size=”24″] [glt language=”English” label=”English” image=”yes” text=”yes” image_size=”24″] Visit the FIGHT COVID-19 Community Testing Page for further information and a full calendar or call 267-436-3126. This Week Events coming soon….
FIGHT Hosts MLK Weekend of Service Project!
FIGHT would like to thank all of the amazing volunteers that helped to paint our Institute for Community Justice (ICJ) over MLK Day weekend. Over 100 volunteers from around Philadelphia…
Health Fact Friday: Did You Know that March 20, 2018 is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day?
…HIV education and testing in Native communities. For more information on the current statistics of HIV/AIDS in the Native communities, follow this link Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)….
Embrace Your Voice! April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Nationally, April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). The goal of SAAM is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities on how to prevent it. This year,…
The Super Powers of America’s Health Centers & Caregivers!
…and underrepresented communities. To learn more about the wide range of services provided by health centers that goes beyond primary care, please visit the National Association of Community Health Centers…
Bring the Topic to the Table: Food Insecurity is Still Pressing!
…negative effect it is having on people’s health. This month, The Community Health Training Alliance is turning their focus to food insecurity, to bring awareness and education to this pertinent…
National Transgender HIV Testing Day
…health disparities for transgender people that are exacerbated by transphobic discrimination, limited access to gender-affirming care, insufficient HIV testing, HIV stigma, and systemic racism. Philadelphia FIGHT Community Health Centers is…
Focus on Women’s Health
…Glenda Bryant Our Mission The Women’s Program is committed to excellent care for women living with HIV that is comprehensive, team-based, and respectful of diverse cultural backgrounds and spiritual traditions….
Combating Vaccine Hesitancy in West Philadelphia
…vaccine for black people in the West Philadelphia community. The film was commissioned by the University for the Sciences in Philadelphia and honors community voices. Please check out the film. https://youtu.be/ceoS-hSs-8k…
Teresa Sullivan
…Prison Advocacy Teresa spearheads outreach into communities most impacted by the crisis of mass imprisonment and helps organize neighborhoods level steering committees to address their area specific reentry needs. Despite…
National Faith and Blue Weekend
…alcohol disorders without stigma. We provided brief mental health assessments and brought resources to underrepresented communities. The day was filled with educational awareness, food, games, resources giving, and community bonding….
Gopuff donates $25,000 to support Philadelphia FIGHT COVID-19 testing and vaccination programs
“Community health organizations like Philadelphia FIGHT have played a huge role in our battle against COVID-19 and in our massive vaccination efforts,” said Philadelphia 1st District Councilmember Mark Squilla. “The…
Tina Chou
…in Community Service and Honors in Dentistry for the Medically Complex. During her time at Penn, she volunteered in numerous community events, participated in dragon boat races, wrote for the…
FIGHT Commemorates World AIDS Day
…such an honor to care for this community,” Lizzy said in her speech. “I am so glad that PLWHIV are able to thrive and live full lives with the treatments…
Community Bulletin Board for Research