Basic Organization Information
Desert AIDS Project
- Also Known As:
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D.A.P.
- Physical Address:
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Palm Springs, CA
92262
- EIN:
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33-0068583
- Web URL:
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www.desertaidsprojec...
- NTEE Category:
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G Disease, Disorders, Medical Disciplines
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G81 AIDS
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P Human Services
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P20 Human Service Organizations
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E Health—General & Rehabilitative
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E30 Health Treatment Facilities (Primarily Outpatient)
- Year Founded:
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1984
- Ruling Year:
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1985
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Mission Statement
Desert AIDS project meets the evolving medical and social service needs of people living with HIV/AIDS by providing direct service and advocacy, while working to prevent new infections through education and outreach.
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Impact Statement
Desert AIDS Project has earned a national reputation as one of the most
comprehensive AIDS service providers. We are one of only a handful of
AIDS agencies operating an on-site medical clinic, a full range of
client support services, and a comprehensive HIV education and
prevention program, including anonymous HIV testing. Desert AIDS
Project provides the opportunity for improved community health and
responsible well-being through our framework of services, advocacy, and
education.
Revenue and Expenses
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Financial Statements
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Chief Executive
Mr. David Brinkman, MBA
Term:
Since
Aug
2007
Chief Executive Profile:
David previously served as Executive Director of My Friend's Place, a nonprofit resource center in Los Angeles serving over 1,500 homeless youth each year. Prior to My Friend?s Place, David served for five years as Director of Development at Foothill Vocational Opportunities, a nonprofit employment center for developmentally disabled adults located in Pasadena, California. David's non-profit career began as a Direct Service Counselor serving high-risk youth at a drop-in center in Portland, Oregon. David made the transition to fundraising with Cascade AIDS Project, Inc., the oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy in Oregon and Southwest Washington. David received his Bachelors of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Lewis & Clark College and completed his Masters in Business Administration, emphasis in Ethical Business Management, at Pepperdine University.
CEO/Executive Director Statement:
Dear Friends,
Each year, we mark World AIDS Day on December 1st,
to remind everyone of the global pandemic that was first identified 28 years ago in the U.S.
Yet, more people than
ever before are living with HIV today in America. As infection rates
rise, the public's awareness of the very real risk for contracting HIV
wanes. And stigma continues to prove as deadly as the disease itself,
keeping people from getting tested and treated for HIV or AIDS.
How can you help?
Talk
about HIV prevention with your friends and family. If you've engaged in
high risk behaviors, get tested for HIV and most importantly, support
those living with HIV and AIDS with your compassion and understanding.
Until there’s a cure …
David Brinkman
Executive Director
Officers for Fiscal Year
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Highest Paid Employees & Their Compensation
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Program:
HIV Programs
- Budget:
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$5,596,942
- Category:
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Health Care
- Population Served:
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General Public/Unspecified
Program Description:
Desert AIDS Project provides a wide range of services to over 2,200 clients, regardless of their ability to pay. Services include Outpatient Medical Services, Medical and Social Case Management, Benefits and Financial Counseling, Home Health Care, Pharmaceuticals, Legal Counseling, Transportation, Nutrition Services, Dental Care, Mental Health Services, Food Pantry and Farmer's Market, Housing Assistance, Re-employment Counseling, Child Care, Wellness Program, Substance Abuse Counseling, and links to other supportive services. Desert AIDS Project's HIV education/prevention program, offering programs both in English and Spanish, is the primary source of AIDS education in our region, reaching over 50,000 people annually. Our "Positively Speaking" team of HIV-positive clients provides a powerful message to both people at high risk and the general population, speaking to schools, community and business organizations, and medical facilities. We provide anonymous HIV testing in six locations. Pre- and post-test counseling as well as risk assessments are conducted by state-certified counselors.
Program Long-Term Success:
In March 2008, Desert AIDS Project completed a strategic planning process outlining objectives and goals for 2008 - 2011. With significant community and stakeholder input, our strategic plan outlines that "Until there is a cure, the vision of Desert AIDS project is of healthy individuals, families, and communities despite the existence of HIV."
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