Today is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV, to show support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Since 1983 Face to Face has been on the forefront of the AIDS crisis in Sonoma County. As we head into our 40th year we are reminded not only of those that we lost to HIV/AIDS but to all those living with HIV in our community. It is our mission to end new cases of HIV while supporting the health and well-being of those living with HIV/AIDS. Our Prevention program performed 678 HIV tests in 2022 alone while our Harm Reduction program has provided 840,000 Syringes to those in need while reversing 3,200 overdoses by supplying people with Naloxone. Our Care Services team has assisted 180 clients with financial assistance, case management, legal and medical advocacy support with 112 clients receiving housing benefit services. Today we take a moment to remember those lives lost and to all those that our team gets to help each and every day by being on the forefront here in Sonoma. Our work is not finished.
