Philly AIDS Thrift Announces 2026 Grant Awards Supporting HIV/AIDS Services Across Greater Philadelphia
Community donations become direct funding for essential HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support services.
Philadelphia, PA – Philly AIDS Thrift is proud to announce $404,557.00 in community grant funding to 33 nonprofit organizations delivering HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and support services across Greater Philadelphia. With this grant cycle, the organization surpasses $5.6 million in total donations since its founding, reflecting its long-term commitment to community-based HIV/AIDS services.
Many community organizations across the region face growing demand for services, while navigating shifting and increasingly constrained funding. Philly AIDS Thrift’s grant program provides consistent, community-driven support for prevention, care, housing stability, healthcare access, outreach, education, harm reduction, and essential support services to populations most impacted by HIV/AIDS. In an evolving public health and nonprofit funding landscape, sustained community investment is more essential than ever.
Philly AIDS Thrift established its Grant Program in 2014 to deepen its community impact and support a broader network of local HIV/AIDS service organizations. This year’s grant cycle represents the largest single distribution of grant funding in the organization’s history, reflecting both the growth of the program and the continued generosity of the community. Even amid economic challenges, the program has remained committed to sustaining essential services that strengthen community health and resilience.
“Every year, it’s incredibly rewarding to see how community support turns into real resources for organizations doing vital work across the Delaware Valley,” says Philly AIDS Thrift’s Board President, Michael Byrne. “We’re especially excited to be awarding our highest amount of grant funding ever, and that speaks to the dedication of our staff, volunteers, donors, and customers who make this possible. We’re so thankful for the community that continues to show up and make this impact possible!”
Philly AIDS Thrift’s Executive Director and Cofounder, Christina Kallas-Saritsoglou, adds, “What makes this work so meaningful is seeing how everyday actions through donations, sorting, and sales translate directly into support for people living with HIV/AIDS. We’re incredibly grateful for our team and the community that has supported us for more than 20 years.”
Through year-round donations of gently used items, Philly AIDS Thrift generates funding that supports future grantmaking and sustained community impact.
The next application cycle for grant proposals opens in October 2026.
For more information about grant awards, donations, or ways to get involved, visit www.phillyaidsthrift.com or call (215) 922-3186.
2026 award winners include:
· ACT UP Philadelphia
· Action Wellness
· Addiction CaRE Volunteers
· AIDS Delaware, Inc.
· AIDS Law Project of Pennsylvania
· Ark of Safety
· Bebashi – Transition to Hope
· Bethesda Project
· BLAQLOV3, Inc.
· Camp Dreamcatcher, Inc.
· CATA – The Farmworkers Support Committee
· Drexel Medicine – Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice
· Family Service of Chester County
· Family Services of Montgomery County, PA
· Jefferson Health – Ryan White Program
· Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Philadelphia
· MANNA (Metropolitan Area Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance)
· Mazzoni Center
· One Day At A Time (ODAAT)
· Philadelphia Black Pride
· Philadelphia Community Land Trust
· Philadelphia FIGHT
· Planned Parenthood Keystone
· Planned Parenthood Southeastern Pennsylvania
· Prevention Meets Fashion, Inc.
· Prevention Point Philadelphia
· RHD Morris Home
· Siloam Wellness
· SOL Collective
· The Attic Youth Center
· The Colours Organization
· The Everywhere Project
· William Way LGBT Community Center
Additional context and brief summaries of select funded organizations are available upon request. For more information about grant awards, donations, or how to get involved, please visit www.phillyaidsthrift dot com or call 215-922-3186. As winter season ends and spring-cleaning time approaches, consider donating to Philly AIDS Thrift! Donations will turn into sales that create the funds awarded in future grant cycles.
ABOUT PHILLY AIDS THRIFT
Founded in 2005, Philly AIDS Thrift is a federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting HIV/AIDS services in the Greater Philadelphia region. Through the sale of donated goods at its thrift stores, it raises funds to support local nonprofits providing HIV prevention, care, education, housing, and essential support services. Its mission is to support local communities affected by HIV/AIDS through the operation of its fabulous retail thrift stores. Rooted in community and powered by volunteers and donors, Philly AIDS Thrift has donated more than $5.6 million to community-based organizations since its founding.
In addition to monetary contributions, Philly AIDS Thrift provides store vouchers to Philly area HIV/AIDS service providers for clients in need of clothing and household necessities.
Proceeds from all of Philly AIDS Thrift operations are still growing. Both stores run with support from amazing volunteers and donations from the public. All funding and services are made possible through our generous donors.
LOCATION INFORMATION
Philly AIDS Thrift
710 S 5th Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Phone: (215) 922-3186
Philly AIDS Thrift @ Giovanni’s Room
345 S 12th Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Phone: 215.923.2960