AIDS Delaware

01/08/2026

January is Substance Use Disorder Awareness Month.

It is a chronic, treatable medical condition that affects the brain, particularly the areas responsible for reward, impulse control, stress response, and decision-making.
For many people, substance use begins as a way to cope with pain, trauma, anxiety, or overwhelming stress.

If you or someone you love is seeking help, resources are available at FindTreatment.gov.

You are not alone. Organizations such as Westside Family Healthcare, Limen House, and Brandywine Counseling and Community Services are located in Wilmington and are here to support you.

01/06/2026

Join us for the 24th Annual “Do The Right Thing 4LIFE” Banquet on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at The Waterfall. For over 20 years, this celebration has honored the vital contributions of local barbershops and beauty salons in the African American community.

Dress to impress and showcase your style alongside Delaware’s most fashionable attendees.
Tickets will go on-sale January 14th at 8am. This event ALWAYS sells out!

For sponsorship opportunities, contact Frank Hawkins at hawkins@aidsdelaware.org.

01/06/2026

As we finalize our yearly report, the numbers matter.
Delaware has reached 119 new HIV cases this year, up from 118 cases total form last year.

Stay informed by exploring monthly HIV/AIDS statistics for 2024 and 2025, with data from Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) .

📊 Full breakdown here:
https://aidsdelaware.org/surveillance-report/

12/31/2025

As another year comes to a close, AIDS Delaware is taking a brief pause to rest and reset.

Our offices statewide will close at 1:00 PM today, Wednesday, December 31, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

As we step into the new year, our commitment remains clear: Progress can’t pause. We’re grateful for our community and ready to keep moving this work forward, together.

Happy New Year! Here's to a bright 2026. 🎉

12/31/2025

As we get closer to the new year, here’s a resolution everyone should make: to .

AIDS Delaware provides FREE testing for our community. Appointments are available Monday through Thursday, 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM.

To schedule an appointment, call our office at 302.652.6776 or visit:
https://aidsdelaware.org/get-tested/

12/23/2025

This holiday season, we want to thank you for being such an important part of our community. Your support truly means so much to us. Whether you’re celebrating with loved ones or taking some well-deserved time to relax, we hope your holidays are warm, peaceful, and happy.

Please note our office will be closed from Monday, December 22 through Friday, December 26, and we will reopen on Monday, December 29.

12/19/2025

We’d like to thank for coming out this past Saturday Night to . All donations collected at the door were donated to their cause. Pictured from left to right, Bear Night Promoters, Jeremy McElroy and Jimmy McKay with AIDS Delaware Representatives, Indi Islam, CHW, Community engagement Specialist and Domenic Merendino, Executive Director.

Not pictured, Christopher Moore, Director of Development and Marketing. We presented them with a check for $660 in which $330 was collected from the door and $330 matched from Donald Bischoff, Owner of The Crimson Moon. Thank you again to for everything they do for our community.

12/19/2025

All three AIDS Delaware locations (Wilmington, Georgetown, and Dover) will be closed on Monday, December 22 through Friday, December 26, and we will reopen on Monday, December 29.
Thank You!

12/18/2025

Thank you to the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh for awarding AIDS Delaware a $46,200 Home4Good grant in support of our Housing Readiness Innovation Program.

We are honored to be among the organizations selected through the Home4Good program and grateful for the continued partnership focused on preventing homelessness and expanding access to stable housing across Delaware.

Special thanks to Valeria Yarborough, C.H.W., our Housing Resource Coordinator, whose dedication and advocacy played a key role in securing this funding.

This investment strengthens our ability to support individuals and families in our community who need housing resources and stability. Find the list of all grant winners here:

$1.51 million in funding will support homeless services in Delaware Wilmington, DE – On Tuesday, December 16, the Delaware State Housing Authority (DSHA) and the Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh (FHLBank) announced that $1.51 million in grants has been awarded to 17 nonprofit organization...

12/18/2025

AIDS Delaware provides online PrEP services throughout the state. With virtual provider visits, convenient at-home lab test kits, or in-person lab options, and medication delivery straight to your door, accessing PrEP has never been easier.
Here's how it works:
1. Create Your Profile
2. Schedule a Virtual Visit
3. Test at Home or In Person
4. Get PrEP Delivered.
Start your journey today: https://qcareplus.com/cbo-partners/aids-delaware/

12/16/2025

We’re grateful to share that AIDS Delaware has received a $2,200 Nourishing Our Neighbors grant from the Food Lion Feeds Charitable Foundation. This support helps us increase access to fresh, nutritious food and nutrition education for our Medical Case Management clients, especially in Kent and Sussex counties.

For many people living with HIV, food security is healthcare. This funding helps us reduce barriers, ease stress, and keep our southern office food pantry stocked for those who need it most.

Thank you, Food Lion , for helping us nourish our neighbors across Delaware.