10/02/2025
Less than two weeks ago, we learned that the Pennsylvania Department of Health would cut the state-funded portion of their regional Ryan White Part B contracts by 25%. For Allies, this represents a cut of approximately $800,000 for the fiscal year that started July 1, 2025.
Allies for Health + Wellbeing is financially strong and remains committed to our mission and our community, but we simply cannot make up this big of a revenue shortfall in just nine months. We have had to make difficult and swift decisions to protect the agency overall.
The PA Department of Health also stated that we should prioritize core medical and support services for people living with HIV, including case management, medical care, behavioral health, and food pantry among others. Because of this, Allies made the sad and difficult decision to discontinue our early intervention program, Project Silk and eliminate the three positions associated with the program. We greatly appreciate the commitment demonstrated by the Project Silk staff and truly valued their work. Allies will continue to provide testing and linkage to care for individuals at elevated risk for HIV, which are the priorities of early intervention services, though with less capacity.
As we work toward a sustainable path forward, rest assured that we will continue to deliver high-quality, compassionate care and services to those who need us.
We would also like to thank Proud Haven, TransYOUniting and QMNTY Center for their support of Project Silk and our team.
