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AIDS Project Worcester is a nonprofit organization that uses advocacy, education and collaborative initiatives to enhance the lives and health of people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other s*xually transmitted infections.

07/24/2025

Group Update:

07/01/2025

Updated hours

06/16/2025

UPDATED HOURS

06/11/2025

Between now and June 30, clients who are transgender and get tested for STIs (HIV, Hepatitis C, Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea) at AIDS Project Worcester will receive a $20 Dunkin' Donuts gift card and a personal care package. The first 10 people screened will receive both the gift card and care package. Clients can discuss testing options with the phlebotomists/counselors at the time of their visit.

Agency Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
Wednesday, 1 pm- 6 pm

Questions 508-755-3773

06/01/2025

Happy Pride, Worcester!

What an incredible milestone we're celebrating with you this year – 50 years of Pride in Worcester! For half a century, our vibrant LGBTQ+ community has gathered to affirm identities, celebrate resilience, and advocate for equality. This year also marks the 5th anniversary of Pride Worcester, and we commend their dedication and hard work in organizing inclusive and empowering events that bring us all together.

As we reflect on decades of progress and solidarity, we at AIDS Project Worcester are proud to acknowledge our historical and ongoing contributions to the LGBTQ+ community. For many years, we've been a steadfast pillar of support, playing a crucial role in activism, healthcare, and providing vital services. Our unwavering commitment to the well-being of our community, especially during challenging times, has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of LGBTQ+ support in Worcester. We’ve walked alongside you, fought for you, and will continue to be here for you.

Celebrate with Us!

Join us in celebrating this momentous occasion! We invite everyone to visit our Happy Pride sign and capture a picture in front of our display. Share your photos on social media and be sure to tag AIDS Project Worcester, Pride Worcester, and SWAGLY in your posts!

Let's make this 50th celebration of Worcester Pride the most vibrant and memorable one yet! Happy Pride, everyone!

Swagly - Supporters of Worcester Area Gay and Le***an Youth Pride Worcester Transpire Transgender Support Group Worcester Telegram & Gazette Worcester Regional Chamber of Commerce Worcester Public Library PRIDE

05/23/2025

02/06/2025

Transpire Transgender Support Group Swagly - Supporters of Worcester Area Gay and Le***an Youth

10/08/2024

SWAGLY is hiring!!!!

Address

165 Southbridge Street
Worcester, MA
01608

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	1pm - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://WWW.aidsprojectworcester.org/

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“There is so much love in our hearts to share. Each and every day we make it show to our clients, co-workers, friends, sponsors and supporters.We are reminded everyday of the great need and the work we do to help by the smiles on our clients faces. This is our last pic of 2017, as we look forward to a great year in 2018. ”

AIDS Project Worcester (APW) started in 1987, during the early to mid-80’s, residents of the city of Worcester and its surrounding suburbs began to be infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus ( HIV) in increasing numbers. With few government or community services available at the time, those early individuals and families found comfort and support particularly in Pakachoag Community Church in Auburn, MA. As the numbers grew through the mid-80’s the complexity of needs expanded. As a result, the need for more services became clearly evident. Out of community discussions concerning how best to meet those needs AIDS Project Worcester, INC. was born.

APW was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation to provide education to the community about HIV/AIDS and services to individuals and families infected with HIV. APW has grown from a narrowly focused, case management AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) services organization into the primary provider of non-medical HIV/AIDS support services in Central Massachusetts. The agency later expanded from a small Shrewsbury street store-front office into three strategic locations, Worcester (main office), Leominster and Southbridge. During this time period, APW enhanced service provision by increasing the professionalism of the service-delivery staff while strengthening the organization’s volunteer base. By the mid-90’s, APw’s community profile had been raised significantly and signature fundraising activities had been well established, including the annual Walk for Life.

APW has been an industry leader in the design and implementation of customer-oriented service delivery systems. Two major examples can be found in APW’s case management system and in the agency’s creative unique prevention/education programs. The model of delivering client services through a “triage” evaluation system is now being implemented by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health in the Boston-Cambridge-Somerville area (with plans for future implementation statewide). APW’s clinical-services-based prevention and education program targeting men who have s*x men is unique in the New England area. Its success is being viewed by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health as a model for implementation of similar programs outside the Boston metropolitan area. Because of the quality and diversity of its services, APW experienced growth in the number of consumers of greater than 15% per year.

In the late 90’s, Apw began a restructuring of its programs and administration to respond to the dramatically changing needs of consumers resulting from improvement in medical treatments. These changes can be expressed in two basic concepts. 1). Moving from an organization focused on helping people die, to one which assists people to live. 2.) Moving organizationally and programmatically from the crisis, short-term responses, to long-term strategic planning. These changes formed the foundation that would ensure the continued delivery of relevant, caring and comprehensive HIV/AIDS services to individuals and families on Central Massachusetts through the end of the millennium.

APW’s mission statement is centralized around three core values; education, advocacy, and service. these care values are achieved through comprehensive client service programs, prevention, and education services and the staff are strong advocates for people living with HIV. Services extend to those who are at risk for HIV disease as well as those who are living with HIV/AIDS.