WILLIAMSPORT — AIDS Resource Alliance, Inc. has been awarded a third year grant of $249,949 from the AstraZeneca Foundation’s Creating Health Access for Next Generation Equity (CHANGE) program, which aims to improve access to quality healthcare for populations experiencing health disparities This funding will provide critical support to their primary care clinic, AR Health and enable staff to share best practices and lessons learned with other organizations similarly committed to advancing community health through a white paper.

AR Health aims to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes by providing high-quality primary care services in a welcoming environment to individuals living with HIV and members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community residing in northcentral Pennsylvania, with the ultimate goal of building a healthier and more equitable community.

“We appreciate the AstraZeneca Foundation’s continued support through this third-year CHANGE grant,” said Kirsten Burkhart, Executive Director. “Together, we’re expanding access to quality care across our community, and this investment will play a pivotal role in narrowing disparities and elevating healthcare outcomes in these underserved populations.”

About AIDS Resource

Alliance, Inc.

AIDS Resource is a nonprofit, community-based organization that offers comprehensive support and services related to HIV prevention, testing and assistance for individuals affected by HIV or AIDS. Operating from offices in Williamsport and State College, the organization is committed to serving underserved and behaviorally vulnerable populations across a 10-county region. They serve Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Elk, Lycoming, McKean, Potter, Snyder and Union Counties. AIDS Resource opened AR Health, a clinic dedicated to providing primary care services to individuals living with HIV and members of the LGBTQ+ community. To learn more about AIDS Resource, visit aidsresource.com. To learn more about AR Health, visit arhealthservices.org.

About AstraZeneca

Foundation

The AstraZeneca Foundation works to advance health equity and foster community wellbeing in the US through strategic grant-giving and capacity building support for nonprofit organizations. Established in 1993 as a nonprofit charitable organization, the AstraZeneca Foundation is a separate legal entity from AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals with distinct legal restrictions. For more information and updates, visit www.astrazeneca-us.com/foundation.