There is no one way that people contract HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). The population that lives with this disease is composed of individuals, as different and distinct as any other population. The one thing all people living with HIV/AIDS have in common is the overwhelming need for love and compassion, and the right to live with dignity in a community that is supportive, understanding, and responsible.

The AIDS Foundation of Western Massachusetts, Inc., is a non-profit public organization dedicated to assisting people who are living with HIV and AIDS in Hampden and Hampshire counties. We are an independent organization that supplements the existing network of direct and indirect AIDS service organizations. Our goal is to provide practical and enlightened support to regional residents who are in need of financial, social, and emotional help.

Financial Help

The AIDS Foundation of Western Mass and its Grant Review Committee uses specific guidelines for reviewing all grant applications. All grants will be considered on individual merit.

An applicant may request up to $500 at a time and max of $2000 during their lifetime. Minors may receive $500 and once 18, may apply for the grants within the $2000 lifetime award.

A grant application in PDF form can be downloaded here. If you need Acrobat Reader, you can download it for free from here.

Campership Applications may be downloaded here.

Contact us at:

(413) 301-0955
info@aidsfoundationwm.org

1168 Main Street
Springfield, MA 01103
Fax (413) 301-0956