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Tucson Interfaith HIV/ AIDS Network (TIHAN)

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Tucson Interfaith HIV/ AIDS Network (TIHAN)

TIHAN offers our hearts & hands to provide compassionate & non-judgmental service to those affected by HIV/AIDS. among people aged 25 to 44 years.

Through education and support, we—as individuals & faith communities—work to build bridges, reduce stigma & sustain hope. History

In times of trouble, people have traditionally looked to their communities of faith for guidance and support. Today, we have another crisis demanding a response. It is estimated that 1 million people in the U.S. have been infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. That translates to about 1 in every 250 people in the United States. AIDS is currently a leading cause of death in the U.S. And the number of people infected and affected is growing exponentially. The demographics of the disease are changing quickly, with increases in rural areas and among youth, women, people of color and heterosexuals. One in every four new HIV infections in this country are estimated to occur among people under the age of 20. Each hour, two more teenagers become infected with HIV in the United States. There is no known cure, and the treatments developed so far are only partially effective. In Pima County, Arizona, it is estimated that more than 6,500 people are living with HIV. There is a great need for the people of Southern Arizona to respond with greater compassion, generosity and concern for all affected by HIV/AIDS. And what people are more called to respond than people of faith? "As people of faith, we believe that God's reassuring and embracing presence reaches out to all those who are alienated and oppressed. We serve God and humanity by striving to emulate divine compassion, to seek justice and to provide service. This is our prophetic task"
—AIDS National Interfaith Network

Our communities of faith must be able to deal with the growing number of members who will be seeking support and guidance as this pandemic grows to touch more of our homes, our families, our congregations, our hearts. AIDS is found in every segment of our community, and it affects every faith community. For each person infected there are countless friends, families and co-workers affected. Many faith communities in the Tucson area are stepping forward to respond to this crisis, discovering that there is tremendous value in gathering together, sharing ideas, supporting each other, and linking people of faith together to respond as one people of care and compassion for those living with HIV/AIDS. AIDS is a challenge, but it also represents an opportunity for communities of faith to respond with ministries of healing and hope, of concern and compassion. This disease challenges us to be healing communities, to respond from our deeply-rooted belief systems of caring for and affirming the dignity of all people. We are called to reach out with compassion rather than judgment, to foster awareness and education rather than fear, to support and minister to those living with HIV, to comfort the dying and the grieving, to respond in the face of suffering and pain, to act on the tenets of our faith.

09/19/2025

Our partners at Southern Arizona Senior Pride are hosting this important forum next week with Arizona's Attorney General's office on how to identify and avoid scams and fraud. It's free to attend, but RSVP is required.

09/15/2025

Today is the deadline to RSVP for Poz Café!

If you are living with HIV, and looking to meet new people, Poz Café may be the place for you! It is a great opportunity to meet new friends, play some games of BINGO, and enjoy some great food in a confidential and safe setting. You can RSVP at bit.ly/PozCafe or 520-299-6647 ext 205 or LinkVolunteer@tihan.org. Today is the last day to RSVP! We are excited to see you there!

09/03/2025

Are you living with HIV and looking for community? Check out Poz Café! This lunch and social program is a great opportunity to meet new people, play some BINGO and have a delicious meal. If you have questions, you can call our office at 520-299-6647 ext 205 or email us at Link@tihan.org. You can also RSVP at bit.ly/PozCafe

We are excited to see you there! If you have any questions, please reach out and we will be happy to help!

08/18/2025

Today is the deadline to RSVP for Poz Café!
If you are living with HIV, and looking to meet new people, Poz Café may be the place for you! It is a great opportunity to meet new friends, play some games of BINGO, and enjoy some great food. You can RSVP at bit.ly/PozCafe or 520-299-6647 ext 205 or LinkVolunteer@tihan.org. Today is the last day to RSVP! We are excited to see you there!

08/17/2025

Please join us in wishing a very happy birthday to TIHAN Board Member Derek Shaw. In addition to serving on our board, also serves on our Finance Committee. Happy birthday, Derek, and thank you for your contributions and leadership!

08/05/2025

Are you living with HIV and looking for community? Check out Poz Café! This lunch and social program is a great opportunity to meet new people, play some BINGO, and have a delicious meal. If you have questions or want more info, you can call our office at 520-299-6647 ext 205 or email us at Link@tihan.org. You can also RSVP at bit.ly/PozCafe

This month we also have $25 Fry’s gift card for registered CarePartners whose income is under 200% of federal poverty level. Your eligibility for the gift card is based on the monthly household income that you listed on your 2025 registration. If eligible, you can receive your gift card when you pick up your August CarePackage at Poz Cafe, CarePackage Pickup Day, or through an appointment at the office.

We are excited to see you there! If you have any questions, please reach out and we will be happy to help!

07/25/2025

It was a pleasure to have Amity Foundation’s Executive Chef Joseph Braden (on left) visiting from California and joining Chef Kevin (on right) in leading the kitchen and serving a meal to people living with HIV at the monthly Poz Café lunch and social program of the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network (TIHAN).

Every month, the Culinary Arts Team from Amity’s Circle Tree Ranch partners with TIHAN to provide a delicious and nutritious lunch, with support from TIHAN and the month’s sponsoring groups which provide the food and the volunteers to serve the CarePartners.

Chef Joseph got a tour of the program, and pitched in to help along with this month’s sponsoring groups: St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church and Catalina United Methodist Church.

We served 124 people (including the volunteers helping make it happen) a great meal of BBQ brisket, potato salad, buttered green beans, summer salad, dinner rolls, and apple pie. More than a meal, Poz Café provides a safe space and a sense of community where people living with HIV meet for peer support and connections.

Amity, which operates a beautiful 60-acre ranch on Tucson’s east side that provides residential treatment, utilizes a curriculum that focuses on community and authentic relationships as a key to recovery. This partnership with TIHAN continues Amity’s involvement and support of the HIV community, which started in the 1980s, in the early days of AIDS and the height of stigma and discrimination, when Amity was one of the few drug and alcohol treatment programs that welcomed people with AIDS looking to address their addiction issues.

TIHAN is grateful for the partners that make Poz Café possible: caring businesses, faith communities, nonprofits, and individuals, along with funding and support from Amity Foundation and Circle Tree Ranch, The Stonewall Fund at the Community Foundation for Southern Arizona, Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, the Leveller Foundation, and Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church.

07/20/2025

TIHAN is hiring a full-time Program Coordinator (40 hours/week, including weekday hours and occasional evening/weekend hours). This staff person will develop and oversee TIHAN’s Buddy, Positive Plus, and Transportation Support initiatives, providing direct support services for people living with HIV by coordinating (1) individualized volunteer-based support through the Buddy Program, (2) group-based wellness, support, and educational programming through Positive Plus Program, and (3) Transportation Support to improve access to care and community engagement. Please help us spread the word about this job opportunity.
Job description with minimum qualifications is available through this link: https://tihan.org/about-tihan/
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume to OperationsManager@tihan.org, and also submit an online application that is accessed through this link.
https://tihan.org/about-tihan/

07/16/2025

Please join us in welcoming to the TIHAN staff team Neil MacDonald, who will serve as a Program Coordinator!
Neil brings 17 years of experience serving people living with HIV, blending technical expertise with deep community commitment. He most recently led the Data to Care program at the University of Arizona’s Petersen HIV Clinic, focusing on data systems, grants, and workflows to help people reengage in care. Previously, he managed dental and health insurance programs at the Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation (SAAF). Neil believes people deserve care that honors their experiences. He’s seen how a referral or care package can change a life.
Outside work, he enjoys woodworking, welding, cooking, and exploring Arizona’s deserts—activities that ground his compassionate approach.
As TIHAN’s Program Coordinator, Neil is responsible for leading the Link Program along with additional direct support services for CarePartners living with HIV, as well as the volunteer outreach and onboarding for the agency. Neil can be reached at ProgramCoordinator@tihan.org or (520) 299-6647 ext 207

07/10/2025

With over $2.5 million in cuts already to HIV services in Pima County over the past few months, and more coming, we’ve received lots of questions about what folks can do. So we’ve joined with multiple nonprofit partners and concerned faith communities to hold this session on civic engagement scheduled for Monday, July 14th at 5:30pm. This is a non-partisan 90-minute session to learn about ways you might engage in regards to HIV funding issues and other concerns. An RSVP is required to scott@tihan.org by end of day tomorrow (Friday).

07/08/2025

If you are living with HIV and looking to meet peers for support, check out our Poz Cafe lunch and social program, an opportunity to see friends, meet new folks, play some games of BINGO, and enjoy some great food. You can RSVP at bit.ly/PozCafe or 520-299-6647 ext 205 or LinkVolunteer@tihan.org. RSVP today while there’s still time! And remember we are at our new location: Our Saviour's Lutheran Church, located on Campbell Avenue, two blocks north of Speedway (1200 N Campbell Ave). We're excited to have you join us!

06/28/2025

I was honored to be invited last Sunday to come and speak on compassion as part of their ETHOS series of discussions at Aldea Spiritual Community. It was a pleasure to sit with Pastor Jake Haber and have a deep conversation about compassion and how it relates specifically about my work with TIHAN. Aldea's Sunday morning gathering features music, meditation, and discussion (no sermon!) with a diverse intergenerational and LGBTQ-friendly community of folks. Take a few minutes and check it out.
—Scott Blades, TIHAN Executive Director

Join us for this stirring interview with Scott Blades—founder and executive director of TIHAN, a faith-based non-profit serving those affected by HIV/AIDS in...

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1200 N Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ
85719

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Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 4:30pm

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