International Overdose Awareness Day – August 31, 2025

Alliance joined communities across New York City to mark International Overdose Awareness Day. Together, we honored lives lost to overdose, lifted up those in recovery, and reaffirmed our commitment to harm reduction and support.

From CASA Washington Heights to Midtown Central, LESHRC, Washington Square Park, and Dimes Square, our team led Narcan trainings and community events that brought people together to learn, connect, and take action.

Alliance remains at the heart of this work, ensuring our communities have access to the resources, care, and compassion they deserve.

Photos: David Nager/Alliance

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.