Twenty years ago, life with HIV and AIDS was a death sentence. Today, because of improved drug therapies contributing to increasing life spans, it is possible to integrate AIRS clients into the fabric of Baltimore to become homeowners, consumers, taxpayers, and volunteers.
Our "milestone" fundraising campaign and signature event celebrate many stakeholders- individuals, corporations, nonprofits, government agencies, religious, and community groups--who represent our past and our future.
History
In 1987, AIRS was founded by the Central Maryland Ecumenical Council as the Baltimore faith community's response to the need for providing housing and supportive services to individuals and families who are very low income or homeless and are infected or at risk of HIV/AIDS disease. We currently operate 171 units of scattered site housing in the form of single family homes, duplexes, rowhomes, garden and high rise apartment units; we own 22 units and lease the balance on the open market. We receive a federal subsidy for rent to support the operating costs and require each household to contribute 30% of their income toward rent and utilities.Mission Statement
AIRS provides comprehensive supportive housing services to enhance quality of life, emphasizing self-sufficiency for low-income and homeless individuals and families living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS and other disabilities.
