Aunt Rita's Foundation is a Phoenix-based nonprofit founded in 1988 that works to reduce stigma, prevent HIV, expand access to testing and treatment, and support people living with HIV across Arizona. The foundation runs statewide programs (HIVAZ Connect, GetTestedAZ), distributes free at‑home test kits and testing vouchers, provides grants to local HIV service providers, and organizes fundraising and awareness events such as AIDS Walk Arizona and the RED Is The Night gala.
Public health and HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment; expanded access to testing and clinical services; harm reduction and sexual health education; funding for community-based HIV service providers; anti-stigma and anti-discrimination efforts affecting people living with HIV and LGBTQ+ communities.
Primarily funded by individual and corporate donations, event revenues and sponsorships (e.g., AIDS Walk Arizona, RED Is The Night), and foundation and government grants.
Partner agencies and collaborators include one•n•ten, Southwest Center, Chicanos Por La Causa, Terros Health, Valleywise Health, Phoenix Children’s Hospital (Bill Holt Clinic), Ebony House; executive leadership includes Executive Director Stacey Jay Cavaliere.
Non-profit organization (community health / public charity)
