WRI Past Projects . . .

AIDS / HIV

Funding Directory for AIDS Projects in New York City — WRI issued the third edition of Finding Funds for AIDS Projects in New York City, a comprehensive directory of funding sources, in 1998.  The directory provides information on funding by foundations, corporations, community grantmakers, and government.  Funds from the New York State AIDS Institute, New York Community Trust, United Way of New York City, National AIDS Memorial, Michael Palm Foundation, and Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS have supported this project.

HIV Caregivers’ Manual –– This 2003 manual, Caring for Children with Special Needs, is intended for caregivers (parents, foster parents, others) of children with HIV.  Topics include information on HIV, keeping the child healthy, eating healthy foods, giving medicine, living with HIV, helping an adolescent deal with HIV, health and mental health issues, legal issues, and resource information.  The manual was developed and written by the New York State Department of Health and the New York State Office of Children and Family Services, with the input of Families Making a Difference (families who care for children with HIV).  WRI provided design and production support.

HIV Prevention Enhancement Project –– This project was aimed at enhancing the viability of seven community-based organizations in New York City, part of whose mission is to curb the spread of HIV/AIDS, especially by intravenous drug users (IDUs).  Six of the agencies provide harm-reduction (syringe-exchange) services for IDUs, and the seventh offers substance use and HIV prevention services.  To enhance the agencies’ visibility and ability to present themselves positively to their communities, participants, and potential donors, WRI worked with the agencies in writing, designing, and printing public information materials and in developing and submitting grant proposals.  This project was funded by the New York State Department of Health’s AIDS Institute in 2001.

Technical Assistance to the AIDS Institute's Community Service Programs — In 1990, WRI received funding to provide technical assistance to the 12 Community Service Programs under contract to the AIDS Institute of the New York State Department of Health.  To enhance their ability to offer effective services and to develop sound organizational practices, WRI assisted in areas such as fiscal management, data management/ information systems, resource development, volunteer coordination, and policies and procedures development.

Technical Assistance to the American Red Cross — In 1997, WRI provided technical assistance to the American Red Cross to better meet the needs of its clients with AIDS/HIV.  This assistance consists of reviewing the ARC’s internal operations, including its enrollment and scheduling procedures, and developing strategies for expanding the ridership of the organization’s Transportation Services Unit.

Technical Assistance to Betances Health Unit — In 1998, WRI developed a survey and wrote a report of findings regarding the medical and support service needs of 20 HIV positive Hispanic women in New York City’s Lower East Side.  As clients of Betances Health Unit, the women were asked questions about their access and use of services, perceived value of services received from Betances and other resources, and demographics.  The findings provided information to the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) on the types of HIV/AIDS related primary medical care and support services required by Hispanic women infected with HIV.  The goal was to help HRSA make better informed policy decisions concerning the types of services offered by its grantees.  HA/327/98/01/01