Rethink Food Visits Alliance

On Thursday, August 14, our long-time partner Rethink Food visited Alliance and saw their freshly-donated meals served to hundreds of participants. This came on the heels of Rethink’s day-long food preparation at the Javits Center with vegetables grown at the Javits Center’s rooftop garden.

Photos: Kaitlyn Fudge/Alliance

Alliance Gives Back 2025

In Washington Heights and across the city, Alliance is at the heart of our community, connecting residents with essential health resources— from HIV testing and prevention to comprehensive care services and basic needs. We’re committed to ensuring everyone has access to the support they need. Our annual health fair “Alliance Gives Back” on August 7 drew hundreds of participants, and featured valued community members.

All photos: Kaitlyn Fudge/Alliance

Hands off Housing Rally in Staten Island

On Thursday, July 31, Alliance participated in a demonstration opposing dangerous proposed federal cuts to housing for people with HIV/AIDS. The event was organized by The Supportive Housing Network of NY, which Alliance has been a proud member of many years. Alliance’s

This rally took place mere hours before Alliance hosted City Council member Christopher Marte for a visit of our LES Harm Reduction Center. Low-income New Yorkers with serious health challenges need more local and federal support for resources, not less, and we appreciate the allyship of many elected officials, even in these challenging times.

City Council member Christopher Marte Visits LES Harm Reduction Center

On Thursday, July 31, City Council member Christopher Marte visited Alliance LES Harm Reduction Center to see our life-saving work in action. We discussed the importance of our syringe exchange program, medication-assisted treatment (Suboxone), comprehensive care management to help our participants manage complex health challenges, and our daily wellness groups. At a time when federal support for harm reduction and essential services for low-income New Yorkers has been slashed, local and state funding for our essential services is so essential, and we were glad to be able to share some of our program successes with the Council Member.

On the same day, Alliance helped lead a rally on Staten Island to protect housing protections for people with HIV/AIDS.

Pharmacy Summer BBQ at CASA

On July 17, our Pharmacy Access Program team at Alliance CASA Washington Heights brought the heat on with a fabulous Summer BBQ. Alliance participants—as well as community neighbors—gathered for an afternoon of great food, music, and community connection. Along with celebrating positive change together, the event raised awareness of Alliance’s community service sites and spectrum of health promotion services. Photos by Kaitlyn Fudge/Alliance.