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In Memory of Wanda: Shacazia Brown’s Healing AIDS Walk Journey
It was Shacazia Brown’s mother who inspired her to start In Memory of Wanda, the AIDS Walk New York team she’s led for almost 30
Fraught Times Inspire Star Walker’s Return to AIDS Walk NY from France
Ray Hägg thought he had done his last AIDS Walk New York in 2018. Soon after, he retired to Saint-Laurent-de-Cerdans (pop. 1,020) in southern France,
We Won’t Stop: Get Ready for the 40th AIDS Walk New York!
As we get ready for the 40th AIDS Walk New York, we are facing acute new financial and political challenges, from threats of budget cuts for GMHC’s lifesaving services to healthcare access for our clients. We have been here before, and we are undeterred.
GMHC Cabaret 2025: Community, Laughter, and Tears
On February 10, Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman brought their friends, stories, and the indescribable magic that surrounds the songwriting duo to the 2025 GMHC Cabaret and Howard Ashman Award.
Meals Program Ramps Up Client Lunch Service, Nourishing Body and Spirit
GMHC’s Meals Program has already served over 3,000 hot, nutritious lunches to clients since expanding lunch service to four days per week in mid-November and switching from a caterer to an in-house kitchen staff.
ACRIA Amplifies Older Voices, Develops Partnerships to Support People Aging with HIV
At a time when over half the people living with HIV are aged 50 and above, GMHC’s ACRIA Centers for HIV and Aging are needed more than ever. Older adults living with HIV face unique circumstances, yet the healthcare providers and community groups that serve them often do not know much about their issues, said ACRIA Centers at GMHC Director Christopher Culp.
GMHC to Celebrate Legendary Songwriters Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman at Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award
We are proud to be honoring the legendary, award-winning, songwriting duo Marc Shaiman and Scott Wittman with the Howard Ashman Award at the GMHC Cabaret in February!
GMHC to Honor Broadway Legends Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman with the 2025 Howard Ashman Award
Shaiman and Wittman will be celebrated on February 10 at GMHC’s 10th Annual Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award, a Fundraising Event Hosted at Joe’s Pub
How GMHC Has Ramped Up Mental Health Services for Whole-Person Care
GMHC has dramatically expanded its mental health and substance use services since Chet Balram, Managing Director for Mental Health and Substance Use, and his colleague Keila Morales, Managing Director of Clinic Operations, joined the agency three years ago with that mandate.
GMHC Statement on the Potential Return of AIDS Denialism
Decades ago, we faced AIDS denialism, a dangerously tragic concept. Denying the reality of the HIV and AIDS epidemic has negatively impacted the lives of thousands of people in the United States and has prevented access to HIV-related medications and care services.
GMHC’s 2024 Gala: For All, End Stigma
At GMHC’s 2024 Gala, we reflected on our past while looking toward a future free of stigma. This memorable evening on Sept. 30 at Tribeca Rooftop was a chance for our community to come together and reflect on where we’ve been and where we’re going.
National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day
Each year on September 18, researchers, health care providers, and communities around the country observe National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day. Established in 2008 by the AIDS Institute, NHAAD raises awareness to the challenges faced by aging populations who live with HIV, which include: HIV prevention, treatment and care; and HIV-related comorbidities, coinfections, and other complications.
PrEP is for Everyone: Why We Must Include Women in the PrEP Narrative
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), a drug that prevents HIV transmission upon exposure, is a crucial aspect of HIV prevention. However, not everyone who may benefit from PrEP can access it—some may not even know what PrEP is. Women remain a group that is significantly underrepresented among PrEP users. Although women account for 20% of new HIV diagnoses, less than 10% of women in the US who could benefit from PrEP end up getting a prescription for PrEP.
GMHC Statement on the World Health Organization (W.H.O.) Declaring Mpox Outbreak a Global Public Health Emergency
World’s First HIV and AIDS Service Organization Will Continue to be a Key Source of Information for Gay and Bisexual Men and Other Communities Affected by the 2022 Mpox Outbreak
‘Facts Are Sexy’: A Stigma-Free Zine by GMHC
We think facts are sexy. So this August, GMHC is debuting a new initiative to deliver straightforward and stigma-free HIV & AIDS information in the
GMHC Founders Day: Dr. Larry Mass Reflects on Early Days of AIDS Crisis
August 11, 1981. That was the day when Dr. Larry Mass and his friend Larry Kramer, the late writer and activist, summoned everyone they knew for an emergency meeting about the mysterious and frightening new diseases killing gay men.
SAMHSA Harm Reduction Grant Expands Care for Substance Use to All
In a milestone development, GMHC has won a transformative federal grant to provide comprehensive harm-reduction care at no cost to anyone wanting help with substance use.
SURE Housing Initiative Site Visit
As Pride Month came to a close, providers from the SURE Housing Initiative (Supporting Replication of Housing Interventions) visited GMHC for a comprehensive site visit on June 27th and 28th. The purpose of the visit was to discuss the implementation and evaluation processes of the program, ensuring that all aspects align with the goals of the initiative.
Keep on Dancin’: A Dance Party Celebrating the Spirit of the Paradise Garage
On July 17, GMHC joined forces with Lincoln Center to host “Keep on Dancin’: A Dance Party Celebrating the Spirit of the Paradise Garage.” From 1977 to 1987, Paradise Garage reigned supreme over New York’s downtown scene and is still celebrated as one of the world’s most iconic clubs. GMHC collaborated with Paradise Garage in the 1980s to bring HIV and AIDS resources to the nightlife community.
GMHC Wins Legislative Victories to Combat HIV Inequities
In a groundbreaking victory, GMHC’s Public Policy Department enlisted our communities to pass statewide legislation that prevents all insurers from discriminating against people taking PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to prevent HIV.
GMHC’s Advocacy Restores NYC Budget Cuts for HIV Programs
GMHC’s small but mighty Public Policy Department has shown that when our community organizes and advocates, we can win.
The Latex Ball: ‘Ballroom Tapestries’ in Photos
For the 35th anniversary of GMHC’s Latex Ball, its impresario and guiding spirit, Luna Luis Ortiz, chose “Ballroom Tapestries” as the theme to celebrate the Ballroom community and its rich history.
GMHC Press Statement FY25 NYC Budget
GMHC celebrates the restoration of $5.3 million in funding for NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) HIV and AIDS programs in the final FY25 NYC budget.
GMHC Celebrates and Takes Pride in Governor Hochul Signing Four Bills into Law That Advance New York’s Plan to End the HIV Epidemic
On June 28, the eve of New York City’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration, GMHC celebrated Governor Kathy Hochul signing into law four of our priority statewide bills that advance New York’s plan to end the HIV epidemic.
GMHC Celebrates Pride Month, Protests Mayor’s Budget Cuts
Pride Month is always a busy time of celebration, solidarity, and activism for GMHC. This June is no different.
‘Ballroom Tapestries’: Latex Ball Weaves a Boldly Beautiful History
For the 35th anniversary of GMHC’s Latex Ball, its impresario and guiding spirit, Luna Luis Ortiz, chose “Ballroom Tapestries” as the theme to celebrate the Ballroom community and its rich history.
One-Stop PrEP: On-Site Pharmacy Boosts Client Uptake
GMHC launched its onsite Avita Pharmacy so clients can immediately get their medication prescriptions filled while visiting the agency for HIV and STI testing, appointments with counselors, or other services. “It’s a one-stop shop experience for our clients,” said GMHC Vice President of Prevention Programs Armstrong Tingwane.
Rally Against Mayor Adams’ FY25 NYC Budget Cuts at City Hall
Over 80 NYC HIV/AIDS and mental health clubhouse clients, staff, activists, and elected officials rallied against Mayor Adams’ FY25 NYC budget on June 11 on the steps of City Hall.
GMHC Applauds NYS Legislature for Passing PrEP Insurance Discrimination Bill
GMHC applauds the New York State Legislature for passing A08834B / S08144C, sponsored by Assembly Member David Weprin and Senator Neil Breslin, which prevents life, disability, and health insurers from discriminating against individuals who are prescribed PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) to prevent HIV infection.
Stride Past Stigma: AIDS Walk New York in Photos!
In just a month, thousands of people will converge on Central Park for AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 19 in solidarity, remembrance, and celebration.
LGBTQIA+ Caucus Sends Letter to Mayor Adams Expressing Concern Over HIV/AIDS Services Cuts
On May 20, the City Council’s LGBTQIA+ Caucus delivered a letter to Mayor Eric Adams expressing their concern over funding cuts to HIV/AIDS services and called on the city to restore the contracts.
‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Star Q Strides Past Stigma
We caught up with Q ahead of her AIDS Walk New York appearance to talk about her decision to disclose her status on national tv, the ubiquitous myths surrounding HIV, and how each of us can work to end stigma.
ViiV Healthcare Supports AIDS Walk NY and New York City!
With our shared commitment to ending the HIV and AIDS epidemic in New York City, we’re thrilled to announce that ViiV Healthcare is the Presenting Sponsor for AIDS Walk New York for the fifth consecutive year.
GMHC Volunteer Spirit: AIDS Walk New York and Beyond
For Volunteer Appreciation Month, we are celebrating the caring and dedicated volunteers who make our most essential events and services so successful—notably, AIDS Walk New York. This beloved annual event on Sunday, May 19 supports GMHC’s vital advocacy and services for people living with or affected by HIV and AIDS.
Gold Teams Step Up for AIDS Walk New York!
In just a month, thousands of people will converge on Central Park for AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 19 in solidarity, remembrance, and celebration.
GMHC Quadruples Supportive Housing to Meet Client Needs
Amid a national housing crisis, stable housing is the top need reported by GMHC’s new clients living with HIV; it’s also a pressing need for long-term survivors. In response, GMHC has quadrupled its supportive housing capabilities, thanks to transformative grants from federal and New York City agencies.
AIDS Walk New York Partners With WeWard
AIDS Walk New York has partnered with WeWard to convert your steps into donations!
Star Walker Francine Goldstein’s 5 Fundraising Tips for AIDS Walk New York
Join us for AIDS Walk New York on Sunday, May 19 in Central Park! For inspiration and a few tips on fundraising, we checked in with Francine Goldstein. She aims to break the $1 million mark in lifetime fundraising at her 36th AIDS Walk this year.
‘Everyone’s Health Matters’: How GMHC Serves Women
For Women’s History Month, we are spotlighting the services that GMHC provides specifically for women, no matter their HIV status.
Recapping the 2024 GMHC Cabaret & Howard Ashman Award!
Honoring Alan Menken with the Howard Ashman Award made the 2024 GMHC Cabaret one for the books. The performances! The stories! The unbridled joy that washed over the audience as they recognized each Ashman/Menken song sung by Broadway’s best.
The ‘Wow Factor’: GMHC Salutes Black Leaders in Health Equity
For Black History Month, GMHC salutes four Black leaders who are partners in the struggle for health equity: Phill Wilson, Drs. Oni and Uché Blackstock, and Harold Phillips. All four exemplify what GMHC Community Relations Director Krishna Stone calls “the wow factor.”
New GMHC.org Tool Shares New York State Policy Priorities—Including PrEP Access, Insurance Equity, and Youth Education
GMHC has launched a new online tool to help educate and advocate for its New York State legislative priorities. These priorities focus on ensuring access to HIV treatment, prevention, and education.
Tony Award-Winning Broadway Stars to Celebrate Alan Menken at GMHC Cabaret and Howard Ashman Award
An incredibly talented ensemble of Broadway stars—including four Tony Award winners—will celebrate legendary composer Alan Menken at the GMHC Cabaret and Howard Ashman Award on February 26. This will be an intimate evening devoted to music from the Ashman-Menken songbook!
Alan Menken to Accept Howard Ashman Award at GMHC Cabaret
We are thrilled to honor legendary composer Alan Menken with the Howard Ashman Award at the 2024 GMHC Cabaret! Menken will be celebrated by Broadway performers and friends at Joe’s Pub on February 26 for an intimate evening of music from the Ashman-Menken songbook.
Serving Younger Communities: The Latex Ball and Clubhouse GMHC
As 2024 kicks off, GMHC’s Coordinator of Prevention Services Luna Luis Ortiz is feeling new energy. He is busy planning our storied Latex Ball and facilitating Clubhouse GMHC, a weekly drop-in space for youth and young adults. The Clubhouse just relaunched after a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AIDS Walk New York Registration Is Open!
Last year, more than 11,000 enthusiastic participants raised over $2.1 million to benefit GMHC’s lifesaving services for people living and affected by HIV and AIDS. GMHC aims to top that number in 2024.
Giving Bayard Rustin, Gay Architect of the 1963 March on Washington His Due
On this Dr. Martin Luther King Day, GMHC celebrates all Dr. King did for racial equality in America. We also honor one of the civil rights movement’s unsung heroes, the openly gay architect of the March on Washington, Bayard Rustin. Here is a snapshot of American history that isn’t taught in schools.
Holiday Meals: GMHC Staff & Volunteers Made Special Deliveries to Clients All Over NYC
GMHC staff and volunteers delivered extra-large shopping bags of food and backpacks full of warm winter gear to 400 clients for the holidays.
Project Transcend Members Celebrated Being Who They Are
Project Transcend held its second annual Holiday Outing on December 14 for transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary (TGNCNB) clients to reconnect in person and share some camaraderie about how they are navigating the holidays.
Our Holiday Party Brought Joy and Toys to Client Families
On December 15, over 50 client families with more than 100 children attended GMHC’s annual Holiday Party, which featured an eagerly anticipated toy distribution.
