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San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Aug 6

SAAF CEO Dr. Cherise Rohr-Allegrini and Communications Coordinator Marco Antonio Suarez join the #AmericanDreamsTour with community leaders in hearing from HRC President Kelley Robinson at Brick at Blue Star.

Thank you ‪@hrc.org

#HumanRightsCampaign #HRCSanAntonio #LGBTQ #SAAF #QueerSanAntonio

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Jul 23

Texas doesn’t back down. HIV prevention funding works and keeps Texans healthy. We can’t afford to lose that progress now. #KeepItFunded #TexasStrong #HIVPrevention

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Jul 21

What if an unexpected STI call led to your wedding?
Aidan Wharton’s real story reminds us that honesty about sexual health can build trust, break shame, and change lives — sometimes in the most beautiful ways.

READ IT AT: sanantonioaids.org/news
#QueerStories #SexualHealth #BreakTheStigma #Substack

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Jul 21

We’re all HIV stigma warriors — ending stigma with action, info & love. | Todxs somos guerreros contra el estigma del VIH — acción, info y amor. #ZeroHIVStigmaDay

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Jun 27

SAAF will be marching proudly at Pride Bigger Than Texas this Saturday, June 28, 2025! 🏳️‍🌈
Please note: No testing services will be available that day as our team celebrates with the community.
Catch us in the parade, swing by our booth, and show your Pride!
Bear Hugs! 🐻

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Jun 19

🖤 Juneteenth is a reminder: Freedom was delayed — and so is health equity.

Black communities still face systemic barriers in HIV prevention and care.

At SAAF, we stand in solidarity and action. Today and every day.

#Juneteenth #BlackHealthMatters #SAAF #EndHIV #HealthEquity

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Jun 5

While STI/HIV testing through the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) remains paused, SAAF is resuming limited testing services thanks to support from other grants. Our testing hours remain the same. For the latest updates, please visit our website or social media.

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Jun 5

📞 Bear with us! Our phones and internet are currently down for the day, but we’ll be back online tomorrow! We appreciate your patience! #BearWithUs

🐻 Estamos sin teléfonos ni internet por hoy
Tendremos todo restablecido mañana.
¡Gracias por su paciencia! #EstamosContigo

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Jun 2

We regret to inform you that due to federal funding cuts, our free testing services are temporarily suspended.

Please know that:

🔹 This suspension is not permanent
🔹 We are actively working to restore testing as soon as possible
🔹 We will continue to provide information, support, and resources

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · May 19

🌺 May 19 is National Asian & Pacific Islander HIV/AIDS Awareness Day 🌺
We honor the resilience of API communities and recognize the ongoing impact of HIV, stigma, and health disparities.

#APIMay19 #StopHIVTogether #AAPIHeritageMonth #SAAFStrong

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · May 16

SAAF Services & The Care Clinic Pharmacy will close at 1 PM today, May 16, 2025.

🍽️ Dinner will be available for pick up during lunch hours.
🧪 Testing services will reopen tomorrow from 11 AM to 3 PM.

Thank you for your understanding!

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · May 12

🏠 Join the “Housing is Healthcare” Webinar
📅 May 20 | 1–2 PM EST
Discover how housing programs support health and well-being through care coordination, partnerships, and innovative approaches.
Featuring insights from community-based organizations, including SAAF Housing Program

#HousingIsHealthcare

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 29

As Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month ends, we thank the Rape Crisis Center for leading impactful trainings at SAAF this spring. These sessions helped our team better support survivors and promote prevention through education.
#SupportSurvivors #RapeCrisisCenter #SAAFcares

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 24

We’re grateful for the support of our incredible Dr. Curran Corder who help make WEBB Party 2025 possible! Their commitment to celebration, connection, and care helps keep the party going—and the mission moving forward.

#WEBBParty2025 #CommunitySupport #Gratitude #TogetherWeThrive

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San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 20

Today is Easter Sunday… but it’s also just 5 days until the WEBB Party, honey! 🐣👑 While the bunnies are hopping, our queen Itsy Bitsy the IV is strutting into the week with glitter, glam, and a whole lot of purpose. #WEBBParty2025 #ItsyBitsyTheIV #SAAFSpaces #HoppyAndHot #HIVAwareness

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 18

🏗️ DBI Consultants – Complexity Simplified
DBI Consultants turns complex construction problems into elegant solutions. DBI empowers legal and insurance clients to move forward with clarity and confidence. Thank You, WEBB Party 2025 sponsor!

#WEBBParty2025 #DBIConsultants #ComplexitySimplified

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 17

Queen Itsy Bitsy IV & JP Morgan Chase volunteers served Italian dinner at Café SAAF & lifted up our clients with love & ! Thank you!

#SAAF #QueenIsyBitsyIV #CommunityLove #jpmorganvolunteers

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San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 17

It’s Gonorrhea Day! 🔥
It can affect your throat, genitals, and rectum — and it’s spreading fast.
Get tested and treated at SAAF! 🧪💜
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¡Hoy es el día de la gonorrea! 🔥
Puede afectar la garganta, los genitales y el recto — y se está propagando rápido.
Hazte la prueba gratis en SAAF 🧪💜

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 16

It’s Chlamydia Day! 🦠 Most people don’t have symptoms — but it can still cause long-term issues.
Come get tested for free at SAAF! 🧪💜
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¡Hoy hablamos de la clamidia! 🦠
Muchas personas no tienen síntomas, pero puede causar problemas serios si no se trata.
¡Hazte la prueba gratis en SAAF! 🧪💜

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 16

Lights, music… transcendence. 9 DAYS!
🎇 Robb Rose (Robbie Sanchez) is bringing a full-on Studio 54 fantasy with a custom lightscape that’ll turn 110 Broadway into pure disco magic.
You won’t want to just dance — you’ll want to live in this moment.
#9DaysToWEBB #WEBBParty #studio54sa

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San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 15

💃 One night. All the glam. None of the rules. WEBB Party takes over 110 Broadway in 10 days. Don’t miss San Antonio’s fiercest fundraiser. ✨ The incomparable Derrick J. Garcia Entertainment Co. brings an immersive dance production to life.

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San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 14

¡Es la Semana de Concientización sobre las ITS! 💬🧪💊 En SAAF hablamos, hacemos pruebas y tratamos — incluyendo el VIH ❤️‍🩹. ¡Ven a hacerte la prueba gratis! 📍#VIH #conocetuestatus

San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 14

It’s STI Awareness Week! 💬🧪💊 We talk, test, and treat — including HIV ❤️‍🩹. Stop by SAAF for free testing & info! 📍#HIV #KNOWYOURSATUS

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San Antonio AIDS Foundation @saafhouse.bsky.social · Apr 10

April 10 is #NYHAAD — a day to highlight the impact of HIV on youth and uplift young leaders in prevention, care & advocacy. Join @AdvocatesTweets for events all week: April 5–11. 💪🏽❤️ #StopHIVTogether #YouthPower