My experience with Matthew 25 AIDS Services has been deeply disappointing. As someone living with HIV, I expected an organization committed to inclusivity, equity, and meaningful support for people living with HIV (PLHIV). However, I found that the organization lacks representation of PLHIV in its leadership, staff, or board, which undermines its ability to serve the community authentically.
Additionally, I encountered discriminatory practices and a lack diversity. Repeated attempts to address these issues with the leadership were ignored, and the organization’s environment did not feel collaborative or supportive.
Matthew 25 receives substantial funding and is the only HIV services organization in the area, yet it fails to create a safe and empowering space for PLHIV. I strongly urge the organization to reevaluate its policies, prioritize lived experience in its hiring practices, and address issues of white supremacy, serophobia, and lack of inclusivity to better serve the community it claims to support.
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- EIN 61-1351672
- (270) 826-0200
- 452 Old Corydon Rd Henderson KY 42420-4645 USA
- matthew25clinic.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: AIDS, Health, Health Support
Mission: Provide support to persons infected or affected with hiv/aids
Programs: Clinical services are provided with the objective of patients improving their immune function as evidenced by a cd4 count =/> 350 and an undetectable viral load by receiving early intervention to prevent them from developing aids. Clinical services use a holistic medical approach. A nurse practitioner in collaboration with an infectious disease doctor, an adherence rn, a medical social worker, nutritionist, and dental services are provided. 309 paitents were served with 99% on appropriate indicated medical therapy.
support services are provided with the objective to assist patients in navigating complex entitlement benefits, connecting to other helping agencies in the community, provide assistance with drug indigent programs, providing housing subsidy, transportation, and housing. Support services are in place for support groups to those infected and those affected. In addition, referrals for drug and alcohol abuse are addressed and spiritual support as requested by the individual clients and families. 503 hiv infected persons received case management services in the green river, lincoln trail, and barren river add districts in kentucky.
prevention services are provided to educate the public about hiv/aids and how to prevent becoming infected by providing one on one counseling and small group interventions. Testing and counseling services for hiv are also provided. 328 individual patients received one on one counseling with our msw and 1,028 persons were tested for hiv.
housing programs are provided through grants to provide services, rental subsidy, and utilities to avoid homelessness.