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The Facts
 Louisiana cities have some of the highest HIV/AIDS rates in the country. Baton
Rouge ranked 4th for AIDS case rates among the largest metropolitan areas in the
U.S. in 2006 and New Orleans ranked 8th1.
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United States and AIDS Cases in Major Cities. US Department of Health and Human Services Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Accessed June 4, 2008: http://www.avert.org/usastatc.htm.
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The proportion of HIV/AIDS cases among women are significantly higher in
Louisiana compared to the U.S. overall. Roughly a third of new HIV/AIDS cases
in Louisiana are among women each year2.
HIV/AIDS 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, though they comprise roughly 33% of the
state’s population.
Over 20,000 individuals with HIV/AIDS were directly impacted by Hurricane
Katrina3. The instability of our communities in the post-hurricane era means that
many individuals continue to struggle for health and survival, and many more are
at risk of contracting HIV.
An estimated one-third of HIV/AIDS cases in Louisiana are currently
undiagnosed4.
Who we are
The Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership (LCAP) is a newly-founded collaborative
convened by the Louisiana Public Health Institute (LPHI) and the National AIDS Fund.
This joint effort 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 working with
its co-convener the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals, Office of Public
Health HIV/AIDS Program to bring attention to the growing HIV/AIDS epidemic in
Louisiana and to raise and direct resources to meet critical community needs.
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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. Accessed June 4, 2008:
http://www.dhh.louisiana.gov/offices/publications/pubs-264/Louisiana%20First%20Quarter%202008%
Kaiser Family Foundation. “Fact Sheet: Assessing the Number of People with HIV/AIDS in Areas
Affected by Hurricane Katrina”. Accessed June 4, 2008: http://www.kff.org/hivaids/7407.cfm
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Glynn, M.; Rhodes, P. Estimated HIV prevalence in the United States at the end of 2003 [abstract T1B1101] 2005. National HIV Prevention Conference; 12–15 June 2005; Atlanta, Georgia, United States of
America. Accessed June 4, 2008: http://www.aegis.com/conferences/NHIVPC/2005/T1-B1101.html.
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Get involved by:
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Raising awareness of HIV/AIDS in Louisiana
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Participating in fundraising efforts
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Make LCAP’s goals part of your fundraising priorities
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What we do
The Partnership’s initial Advisory Council is composed of concerned business,
philanthropic, and community leaders. The Council is currently focused on local
fundraising efforts with foundations and individual donors across Louisiana to raise
dollars that will be matched by the National AIDS Fund through funding from the Elton
John AIDS Foundation and other donors.
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: Encourage existing systems such as Federally Qualified Health
Centers, Rural Health Centers, Area Health Education Centers, community clinics
and other healthcare providers to make policy changes that incorporate HIV/AIDS
prevention.
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Targeted Interventions: Innovative approaches to reach highly impacted groups:
o Youth
o Minorities
o Women
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Awareness: Increase the general population’s knowledge and perceptions of the
impact of HIV/AIDS on Louisianans.
How you can help
As a result of increasing rates and a continued focus on HIV/AIDS in the South, the
National AIDS Fund is investing in Louisiana by making a multi-year commitment to
address critical unmet needs, not supported by traditional funding sources. With your
assistance and local fundraising match, we will:
 Strengthen capacity to support targeted evidence-based programs.
 Foster collaboration between existing HIV organizations and non-traditional
partners with a focus on capacity building, education, prevention and service
gaps.
 Leverage funding of individual donors and philanthropic communities.
For more information on how you can get involved, please contact the Partnership at
(504) 301-9800 or lcap@lphi.org
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About the Louisiana Public Health Institute
Founded in 1997, LPHI’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 communitybased organizations. With its Partnerships, it invests more than $10 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 31 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.
Please see www.aidsfund.org for more information
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The Challenge Grant Process
Every year, the National AIDS Fund, offers Challenge Grants to its Community
Partnerships. Grants can reach $100,000 or more. Community Partnerships use these
resources to support community-based organizations to provide HIV prevention, services
for persons living with HIV/AIDS, advocate for policy changes and community systems
development. In order to qualify for a grant, LCAP must raise local matching funds.
Every Penny Counts
LCAP accepts donations of all amounts 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/AIDS in Louisiana. The more money we raise, the more we
can potentially receive from the National AIDS Fund.
Involvement with the Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership provides:
 An opportunity for enhanced collaboration among funders to strategically assess
and meet the funding priorities in the community, and avoid duplication of efforts.
 Expertise in evaluation of proposals specific to the HIV/AIDS arena that
individual funders may not have on staff.
 Ongoing grant monitoring, management, and evaluation.
 Participation in collaborative public/private partnership.
 Involvement in the development and support of the most effective prevention and
care approaches to HIV/AIDS in the community.
 Increased community leadership and influence concerning HIV/AIDS derived
from the combined authority of all the partners and LCAP.
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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. The
National AIDS Fund and Louisiana Community AIDS Partnership together have invested
over $1 million in support for community-based organizations across the state.
Examples of funded programs around the state:
 In New Orleans- Project Lazarus was supported to implement a behavioral health
and substance abuse program for HIV positive clients as well as HIV prevention
efforts through faith-based organizations.
 In Baton Rouge- Family Services of Greater Baton Rouge was supported to
implement a program for African American women and low-income individuals
in communities of color who are HIV-positive and working towards selfsufficiency, employment, training and/or seeking and retaining housing to prevent
homelessness.
 In Monroe- Greater Ouachita Coalition Providing AIDS Resources and
Education, Inc. (GO CARE) was give n an organizational support grant for fund
development activities to expand programs to populations not covered by existing
funding sources.
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Community Advisory Council Members
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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- Associate Professor, Louisiana State University Health
Sciences Center
Monica Johnson- Executive Director of H.E.R.O.E.S. (Helping Everyone
Receive Ongoing Effective Support)
Joseph Kimbrell, MA, LCSW- CEO, Louisiana Public Health Institute
Twanda Lewis- Program Officer, Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Rosalind Stewart, MA, CHES- Associate Director, The Louisiana Campaign for
Tobacco-Free Living
Jack Sullivan, JD- Attorney, John J. Sullivan Law Offices
Susan Bergson, MPH- Program Manager, Louisiana Community AIDS
Partnership
Note: The Community Advisory Council maintains an open call for nominations
from interested community leaders.
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