SFAF Announces Community Leaders Jupiter Peraza and Brian Lucero Contreras as Tribute Gala Co-chairs July 21, 2026
Our voices There’s a Juneteenth lesson for ending the HIV epidemic June 19, 2026 "Freedom did not arrive late everywhere at once. It arrived last where the people held were furthest from power."
Community Our voices Alexander Skarsgård is infuriating in Pillion–and that’s exactly the point April 10, 2026 What does the dominant top's character reveal about power & entitlement in this dark comedy exploring BDSM in queer relationships?
Research New research: High prevention efficacy and “breakthrough infections” on lenacapavir for PrEP February 24, 2026 Research presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) 2026, plus info from our medical director on "what this means for you."
Our voices Heated Rivalry Is Everywhere. Should Straight People Watch It? February 11, 2026 To some extent, it’s cute that straight people think they finally have a pop culture crib sheet for gay sex, but let’s be honest—Heated Rivalry is about to become the first and last stamp in their gay sex passport.
PrEP Can I afford injectable PrEP? Can I get it at Strut? July 21, 2026 Need-to-know info about Yeztugo and Apretude, two medications for HIV PrEP, from an SFAF pharmacist, clinician, and health navigator.
BBE Spotlight Black Brothers Esteem changed community for Black men in San Francisco July 15, 2026 This year, we honor and celebrate 30 years of Black Brothers Esteem (BBE) at SFAF.
Our voices Still Fighting for Our Lives July 1, 2026 A moving account of advocacy fighting to restore HIV, LGBTQ+, sex worker, and harm reduction funding in San Francisco, and what makes this fight so personal.
Our impact This year, Strut turns 10! June 22, 2026 We're celebrating a decade of impact in San Francisco through Strut. Thank you to all who came to party with us at our 10th Anniversary Tea Dance!
Community Press releases San Francisco AIDS Foundation issued a statement on the passing of LGBTQ+ trailblazer Ambassador James Hormel August 13, 2021 San Francisco AIDS Foundation issued this statement on the passing of former Ambassador to Luxembourg James Hormel.
Harm reduction Substance use Supporting employees who use drugs August 2, 2021 How can an organization acknowledge, and support, employees with the same harm reduction principles it shares with clients and participants?
Advocacy Community Our voices California activists celebrate historic victories for older people living with HIV July 30, 2021 HIV activists in San Francisco share their thoughts on recent historic wins in the city of San Francisco and state of California budgets, and the passage of SB 258.
Harm reduction Substance use A matter of life and death: Our response to the overdose crisis July 29, 2021 We lose on average 2 San Franciscans every single day to overdose. It's time to wake up and take action, say SFAF staff on the front lines of the overdose crisis.
Our voices Racial justice Do Black Lives Matter in kink and leather communities? July 22, 2021 The kink community can lead to re-traumatization for Black lives, as the "rules of engagement" are oftentimes dictated by white influence and oppression.
Harm reduction Press releases Delay in safe consumption site legislation will cost lives July 6, 2021 In the midst of an overdose crisis, legislation that would allow San Francisco to establish safe consumption sites has been delayed until January, 2022.
Sexual health Treatment Overcoming shame, stigma & structural barriers to provide HIV care for Spanish-speaking communities July 6, 2021 At SFAF, health navigators bring people into HIV care with trauma-informed support and help accessing HIV medications and benefits.
BBE Spotlight Community Black Brothers Esteem Member Spotlight: Boxinette King August 13, 2021 Boxinette is a longtime member of the Black Brothers Esteem (BBE) program and has done a...
Community Press releases San Francisco AIDS Foundation issued a statement on the passing of LGBTQ+ trailblazer Ambassador James Hormel August 13, 2021 San Francisco AIDS Foundation issued this statement on the passing of former Ambassador to Luxembourg James Hormel.
Harm reduction Substance use Supporting employees who use drugs August 2, 2021 How can an organization acknowledge, and support, employees with the same harm reduction principles it shares with clients and participants?
Advocacy Community Our voices California activists celebrate historic victories for older people living with HIV July 30, 2021 HIV activists in San Francisco share their thoughts on recent historic wins in the city of San Francisco and state of California budgets, and the passage of SB 258.
Harm reduction Substance use A matter of life and death: Our response to the overdose crisis July 29, 2021 We lose on average 2 San Franciscans every single day to overdose. It's time to wake up and take action, say SFAF staff on the front lines of the overdose crisis.
Our voices Racial justice Do Black Lives Matter in kink and leather communities? July 22, 2021 The kink community can lead to re-traumatization for Black lives, as the "rules of engagement" are oftentimes dictated by white influence and oppression.
Harm reduction Press releases Delay in safe consumption site legislation will cost lives July 6, 2021 In the midst of an overdose crisis, legislation that would allow San Francisco to establish safe consumption sites has been delayed until January, 2022.
Sexual health Treatment Overcoming shame, stigma & structural barriers to provide HIV care for Spanish-speaking communities July 6, 2021 At SFAF, health navigators bring people into HIV care with trauma-informed support and help accessing HIV medications and benefits.