International Overdose Awareness Day 2025

On August 29, Alliance marked International Overdose Awareness Day with a well-attended overdose prevention education event in Washington Square Park. Alliance’s Peer Workers led overdose-reversal demonstrations on how to use naloxone kits and fentanyl test strips to reduce the risk of overdose. Check out the coverage of this event on PIX11.

In a recent Op Ed in The Progressive, Alliance Keith Haring Harlem Center’s Program Director, Evelyn English, described the urgency of universal Narcan access—a concept that Alliance put into action throughout September by training 60+ community members on the proper use of Narcan to reverse an overdose. Since January, Alliance has fielded 150 reports of participants who used Naloxone provided to them by Alliance to successfully reverse an overdose. Our work saves lives!

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

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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.