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Volunteer Buddy Leader Retreat 2023
Sunday July 16th, our wonderful Buddy Volunteer Team Leaders took some time to celebrate their integral and important work to Action Wellness. Buddies serve as a essential piece in building…
Mary Evelyn Torres Takes the Reigns as Executive Director of Action Wellness
Ms. Torres has more than 20 years of experience working in the HIV field at the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. She most recently served as Advisor to the Director…
ViiV Healthcare Awards Action Wellness with $15,000 Operating Grant.
Action Wellness is the grateful recipient of a $15,000 general operating grant from ViiV Healthcare, awarded as part of its 2023 US Positive Action Community Grants (PACG) initiative. General operating…
2023 LGBT Social Hour with Philadelphia Pyramid Club
What a great evening with some wonderful folks for our LGBTQ Happy Hour at Pyramid Club – Philadelphia. Thanks to Andrew Bogert, Matt Flynn, and the Pyramid Club for hosting…
Gilead awards Action Wellness $191K for new Perinatal Pantry in West Philadelphia!
In December 2021, Gilead Sciences awarded Action Wellness a generous grant of $191,000 to develop and implement an emergency assistance pantry for vulnerable perinatal and postnatal women living with HIV…
New Action Wellness Office Underway!
Here’s a sneak peek at the construction underway at our new office in Kensington, where we will bring our 35 years of case management experience to the substance abuse crisis.
Looking Back on Action Wellness’s RE-LINK Program
Looking Back on Action Wellness’s RE-LINK Program Since its inception in 1986, ActionAIDS always looked out for the most vulnerable members of our community. After serving thousands of clients, we…
1026 Arch Street office moving to West Philadelphia
1026 Arch Street office moving to West Philadelphia After ten years of rewarding work, Action Wellness will be closing our office at 1026 Arch Street due to changes in the…
Action Wellness has expanded in West Philadelphia
Action Wellness is expanding to serve even more individuals with HIV, AIDS and other chronic illnesses. The organization is now offering primary care three days a week, and support services…
ActionAIDS has a new name!
ActionAIDS changes name to Action Wellness, reflecting an expanded mission and target population. HISTORY: In September of 1986, a group of 84 committed volunteers came together to form a…
Action Alert: Keep “340B Pharmacy Program” Funding for AIDS Service Organizations
ActionAIDS and other medical case management providers all across the country need your help! The Health Resources Service Administration is seeking comments on proposed guidelines for the 340B Pharmacy Program.…