Because We Care. Since 1985.
Minority AIDS Project (MAP) was founded to answer a call the system wasn’t hearing. In 1985, during a time when HIV/AIDS was devastating Black and Brown communities in silence, MAP became the first community-based organization led by and for people of color to provide HIV/AIDS services.
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Born out of Unity Fellowship Church and the vision of The Honorable Archbishop Carl Bean, MAP began with a small team of volunteers determined to bring culturally grounded care and education to communities in Central and South Central Los Angeles—places that had been left out of the conversation and care.
WHAT WE BELIEVE.
We believe in care that sees the whole person.
We believe in walking with—not ahead of—our people.
We believe in leading with empathy and dignity, not paperwork and policy.
And we believe that health is a human right.
WHO WE SERVE.
MAP provides services to individuals living with or impacted by HIV/AIDS, especially in communities of color. Many of our clients also face challenges related to housing insecurity, substance use, mental health, reentry, and access to medical care. We’re here to support them all—with compassion, respect, and real resources.
Our Model
MAP uses a culturally responsive, whole-person approach that includes:
Health + Housing Support
Including case management, benefits advocacy, transportation, and housing referrals
Mental Wellness + Healing
Licensed therapists offering individual, group, and family support
Community Reentry + Anti-Violence Services
Programs designed to support those navigating reentry and survivors of violence within BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities
HIV Testing + Prevention
Testing and PrEP/PEP referrals
Food Access
A community pantry offering groceries and basic needs
Our Vision Forward
MAP continues to grow as the needs of our people grow. We are committed to:
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Expanding medical and mental health partnerships
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Deepening support for youth and young adults
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​Creating more access points for care—digitally and in-person
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Remaining a trusted, culturally rooted anchor in South Central LA
We’re proud of where we’ve been. We’re even more excited about where we’re going.