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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Tennessee: Metro Development and Housing Agency Awards HIV, AIDS Housing Grants

Five Nashville-area nonprofits were awarded a total of $884,409 to provide people with HIV/AIDS housing services and case management. The grants will also help cover the groups' administrative costs. Grant recipients include: Nashville CARES, Urban... Read more »

St. Louis AIDS/HIV Housing Earns National Recognition

The Doorways interfaith AIDS residence program was named a "shining star" by the St. Louis office of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. It was one of 11 Missouri programs recognized for spreading light throughout the community. Based... Read more »

New York: HIV Housing Rent Decision Challenged

The AIDS advocacy group Housing Works plans to file a lawsuit today in Federal District Court in Brooklyn challenging the city's decision to hike the rent contribution required from some 2,200 poor adults with HIV/AIDS living in... Read more »

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Cut on foot in HIV positive persons house-very worried!!

I was staying at someones house who later told me they gave AIDS. I had 3 little cuts on my foot and was walking around the house and bathroom now I'm really scared iv got HIV-the floor looked clean and I stepped on a rug.I think they were dry...

Response from Jacques Chambers, C.L.U.

HelpWithBenefits.com

I doubt that you were exposed to HIV, but to set your mind at ease, you should get an HIV test.... Read more »

Sharing a house with a HIV positive person

I live with my mother, husband and two young boys, one age 5 the other 5 months. My mother just informed us that her girlfriend is HIV positive. (My mother is being tested now and is awaiting results). She has been given medicine for the last five...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your question. HIV is not transmitted through any form ofcasual contact. This means that living with a person with HIV, sharing acar, and swimming with them, poses no risk of infection at all. HIV istransmitted through sexual... Read more »

buyin a house

I was diagnose with hiv for more than one year. Now I'm in treatment. I'm planning to buy a house. How my hiv status will afect me to buy a life insurance for the mortage.Thank you...

Response from Steve Berg

Insurance & Benefits Advocate AIDS Project Los Angeles (APLA)

Generally, being HIV+ can limit if not prevent the purchase of life insurance. Usually, a blood test is required as part of the application process (especially for higher dollar amounts). The life insurance industry has really tightened up their... Read more »

Grants for housing

I would like to buy a house in the suburbs and honestly cannot generate all the cash for a down payment.What are my chances for a grant ? Can I qualify for one based on my HIV+ status....

Response from Nancy Breuer

WorkPositive, Inc.

We're not housing specialists, so we don't know. Try your local AIDS service organization--ask for the person who helps with housing questions.... Read more »

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cities with financial and housing assistance for hiv+

Posted by positive2741, 6 Replies

Me and my bf are both positive and were looking to move to somewhere with better assistance and programs for people with hiv. We currently stay in ms and Memphis,TN area and have had very bad luck over the past 4 years finding and keeping jobs in... Read more »

housing

Posted by Anonymous

Hi I'm sharon from Birmingham, England.
I'm trying to find information on the housing needs of people with HIV or AIDS. Also how large housing departments can support people more. If you have any suggestions or information about housing projects... Read more »

Housing

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hi everyone, does anyone out there know of any low cost housing for people with AIDS in the New York City area?
Thank you

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Housing Search

Posted by Anonymous

Hello!

Been living with AIDS for almost three years now (still fighting for disability) not able to work and being forced to move. I've been accepted into a housing program but have to find new home for me and my dog. I understand the reasonable... Read more »

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