The Facts1
 As of March 31, 2008, a cumulative total of 27,744 HIV/AIDS cases have been
reported in Louisiana, including 302 pediatric cases.
 Nationally, Louisiana ranked 5th highest in AIDS case rates and 12th in the
number of AIDS cases diagnosed in 2006, according to the CDC 2006 HIV/AIDS
Surveillance Report (Vol. 18).
 Baton Rouge ranked 4th for AIDS case rates among the largest metropolitan areas
in the U.S. in 2006; New Orleans ranked 8th.
 In 2007, 1,152 new HIV cases were diagnosed in Louisiana. Of these cases, 30%
(n=343) occurred in Region 1 (New Orleans) and 28% (n=319) occurred in
Region 2 (Baton Rouge).
 In Louisiana, 30% of new HIV cases and 31% of new AIDS cases are among
women.
 Among women living with HIV/AIDS, the predominant known mode of
transmission is high-risk heterosexual contact followed by injection drug use.
Among men living with HIV/AIDS, the predominant mode of transmission is men
who have sex with men followed by injection drug use.
 Though Hispanic persons make up 2.4% of the population in Louisiana, they
account for 3% of persons living with HIV/AIDS, 3% of new HIV cases and 2%
of new AIDS cases are Hispanic.
 HIV continues to disproportionately affect African Americans in Louisiana. In
2007, 72% of newly diagnosed HIV cases and 75% of newly diagnosed AIDS
cases were among African Americans.
Who we are
The Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership (LCAP) is a newly-founded collaborative
convened by the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) in collaboration with the
National AIDS Fund which seeks to promote and improve the health and quality of life
for those infected with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Louisiana through public-private
partnering at the community, parish and state levels. To achieve this, the Partnership is
collaborating with its co-conveners the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals
Office of Public Health HIV/AIDS Program (HAP), to create a broad public-private
partnership that brings attention to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic in Louisiana and
raises and directs resources to meet critical community needs.
What we do
The Partnership has convened an Advisory Council of concerned business, philanthropic,
and community leaders to engage in strategic planning and identify gaps in HIV/AIDS
Programming in the state. The Partnership engaged in its first round of grantmaking in
early 2008. The Partnership is currently focused on local fundraising efforts with
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Louisiana HIV/AIDS Surveillance Quarterly Report March 31, 2008. Louisiana Department of Health and
Hospitals Office of Public Health HIV/AIDS Surveillance.
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications/pubs-264/Louisiana%20First%20Quarter%202008%
Foundations and donors across Louisiana to raise dollars that will be matched by donors
to the National AIDS Fund, such as the Elton John AIDS Foundation.
The Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership has identified the following gaps to be
addressed in their 2008/2009 grantmaking cycle:
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Systems Change: Increase HIV/AIDS prevention in Primary Care settings by
leveraging existing systems such as Federally Qualified Health Centers, Rural
Health Centers, Area Health Education Centers and Community Clinics by
encouraging policy systems change to incorporate HIV into Primary Care delivery
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Targeted Interventions: Non-traditional targeting of highly impacted groups:
o Youth
o Minorities- African American and Latino Populations
o Women
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Awareness: Increase the general population’s awareness and perceptions of the
impact that HIV/AIDS is having in Louisiana
How you can help
As a result of worsening statistics and continued focus on HIV/AIDS in the South, the
National AIDS Fund is investing in Louisiana by making a multi-year commitment that
will be used to address critical unmet needs that are not supported by traditional funding
sources. With your assistance and local fundraising match, we seek to reinforce this
investment and strengthen our capacity to support targeted evidence-based programs that
that have been proven to achieve positive results. Though individual organizations will
receive grants from the Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership, it is our goal to foster
collaboration between existing HIV organizations and non-traditional partners with a
focus on capacity building, education, prevention and service gaps. In addition, the
funding you provide will be bolstered by the contributions of other individual donors and
philanthropic communities across the state of Louisiana.
Who’s involved- Advisory Council Members 2008
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Kim Boyle, JD- Attorney, Phelps-Dunbar LLP
Jack Carrel, MPH- Prevention Program Manager, Louisiana Office of Public
Health HIV/AIDS Program
John Estrada, MD- Doctor, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center,
School of Medicine
Monica Johnson- Executive Director of H.E.R.O.E.S. (Helping Everyone
Receive Ongoing Effective Support)
Joseph Kimbrell, LCSW- CEO, Louisiana Public Health Institute
Twanda Lewis- Program Officer, Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Maya Poreé, MPH- Program Officer, National AIDS Fund
Jack Sullivan, JD- Attorney, John J. Sullivan Law Offices
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Rosalyn Stewart- Program Manager, Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco Free
Living
Susan Bergson, MPH- Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership Program Manager
About the Louisiana Public Health Institute
Founded in 1997, the Louisiana Public Health Institute’s goal is to promote and improve
the health and quality of life in Louisiana through public-private partnering at the
community, parish and state levels.
The initiatives of LPHI improve the health of Louisiana’s people and communities, and
provide information for decision making and policy development. By fostering
collaborative endeavors in the areas of health information, public policy, applied research
and community capacity enhancement, LPHI works to promote community-oriented
solutions to public health issues and serve as the broker for traditional and non-traditional
partnerships that improve the health of the Louisiana population.
Please see www.lphi.org for more information
About the National AIDS Fund
The National AIDS Fund was founded in 1988 to reduce the incidence and impact of
HIV/AIDS by promoting leadership and generating resources for effective community
responses to the epidemic. Through its unique expanding network of Community
Partnerships, NAF supports over 400 grassroots organizations annually which in turn
provide HIV prevention, care and support services to underserved individuals and
populations most impacted by HIV/AIDS including communities of color, youth and
women.
The National AIDS Fund connects national and local funders, scientists, and community
based organizations. With its Partnerships, it invests more than $8 million annually in
HIV/AIDS grant making to agencies nationwide, and has the ability and responsibility to
lead discussions on the most effective strategies for preventing HIV. Grants provide care
and services and work to prevent new infections through education and advocacy.
The National AIDS Fund Community Partnerships use the leverage of national Challenge
Grants to raise support locally, and make community-level decisions about how and
where funds should be spent. Together with our Community Partnerships, the NAF has
raised and invested over $150 million since 1988 for the fight against HIV/AIDS in the
United States. The National AIDS Fund currently partners with 32 state and local funding
collaboratives across the country – our Community Partnerships – covering 26 states and
the District of Columbia. These Partnerships are denoted on the map below
Please see www.aidsfund.org for more information
Description of the Challenge Grant Process
Every year, the National AIDS Fund, a non-profit organization, administers the
Challenge Grant Program in collaboration with the Elton John AIDS Foundation, the Red
Ribbon Foundation, and other sponsors. These grants seek to enable Community
Partnerships across the country equip their local organizations with funding and capacitybuilding to better address HIV/AIDS issues. Grants usually range from about $10,000 to
$120,000 and prioritize HIV prevention, Public Policy, Supportive Services, and HIV
Systems Development. This year the National AIDS Fund has committed $75,000 to
Louisiana. In order to utilize these funds, the LCAP must raise at least $37,500 in local
match.
Every Penny Counts
LCAP accepts donations of all sizes and appreciates various levels of giving. Your
contribution will help us meet our local fundraising match for the National AIDS Fund
and be distributed to organizations providing prevention, care, and services to people
living with or at risk for HIV in Louisiana.
The Community Partnership Model increases support at every level. Both national and
local funders know their contributions are matched and will have a greater impact,
making them more enthusiastic about donating to the cause. Increased national and local
giving often sparks grant making in communities where no such support previously
existed. Most importantly, local AIDS organizations providing prevention programs and
direct services have access to more resources for new or existing programs. – National
AIDS Fund (www.aidsfund.org)
Previous Grant Making in Collaboration with the National AIDS Fund
Since its establishment, the Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership has worked closely
with the National AIDS Fund to invest in HIV/AIDS programming in Louisiana. In 2006
and 2007, the National AIDS Fund invested close to $1 million in support for agencies
affected by hurricanes Katrina and Rita. In 2008, the Louisiana Community AIDS
Partnership was given the opportunity to fund 4 organizations in addition to 3 other
organizations funded through the National AIDS Fund’s Southern REACH Program. A
listing of organizations that have been funded through the National AIDS Fund and the
Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership can be found below:
Gulf Coast Relief Fund
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AIDSLaw of Louisiana, Inc.
Community Service Center, Inc.
Concerned Citizens For A Better Algiers, Inc.
In This Together
Institute of Women & Ethnic Studies
Louisiana AIDS Advocacy Network
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N'R PEACE, Inc.
Shelter Resources, Inc.
St. John #5 Baptist Church
Women with a Vision
2008 Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership Grantmaking
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Children’s Hospital – Family Advocacy, Care & Education Services (FACES)
Greater Ouachita Coalition Providing AIDS Resources and Education, Inc. (GO
CARE)
Project Lazarus
Louisiana Latino Health Coalition for HIV/AIDS Awareness
2008 Southern REACH Program
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N`R PEACE
Planned Parenthood of Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta
Family Services of Greater Baton Rouge