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ASIAC (formerly AIDS Services in Asian Communities) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) community based organization dedicated to assisting low-income and limited English proficient individuals overcome cultural and linguistic barriers to healthcare and social services.

In 1995, a diverse group of Asians and Pacific Islanders (APIs) organized in response to early indications that HIV/AIDS was spreading within Philadelphia’s API communities.  Recognizing that there was a lack of resources designed to meet the needs of APIs, ASIAC was created to address cultural and linguistic gaps in the health and social service system, to develop interventions targeting the highest risk subpopulations (including gay men), and to provide leadership through advocacy and community organizing.  With over fourteen years of experience connecting culturally and linguistically isolated communities to essential HIV services, ASIAC has become a recognized authority on healthcare barriers facing API and immigrant populations.  The agency was given a GlaxoSmithKline IMPACT award in 2006.  Looking forward, ASIAC is building on its experience to expand services into new areas, such as hepatitis B.

All services are confidential, free of charge, and are delivered by trained professional staff.  Services are provided regardless of residency or immigration status.  Current programs include:
•    Prevention Education & Outreach
•    HIV Testing and Counseling
•    Medical Case Management
•    Comprehensive Risk Counseling Services
•    Linguistic Services
•    Capacity Building & Technical Assistance
•    Advocacy

COLLABORATIONS:  Current and past collaborators include the Philip Jaisohn Medical Center, the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition (SEAMAAC), the African Family Health Organization (AFAHO), ActionAIDS, Mazzoni Center, the Gay and Lesbian Latino AIDS Education Initiative (GALAEI), Congreso de Latinos Unidos, COLOURS, WOAR, and Intercultural Family Services.  ASIAC is involved in the Philadelphia HIV Community Planning Group (CPG) and the Ryan White Planning Council. 

FUNDING:  Current and past supporters include: the Philadelphia Department of Public Health - AIDS Activities Coordinating Office (Centers for Disease Control and Ryan White CARE Act) and Office of Maternal & Child Health (Healthy Start Initiative); The Philadelphia AIDS Consortium (Ryan White CARE Act); Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (via We the People and Intercultural Family Services); Delaware Valley Legacy Fund; AIDS Fund; Samuel S. Fels Fund; Gill Foundation; Philadelphia Foundation; Mazzoni Center; API Wellness Center; and many individual supporters.
 

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2009 Banquet Acknowledgements

Please accept our most heartfelt thanks to every individual, organization, and company that assists ASIAC in succeeding in our mission. 


 What Is Jaded Lounge?

"THE JADED LOUNGE is the longest running community level HIV intervention program for minorities in the Philadelphia area," said ASIAC Executive Director Ron Sy.


Lunar New Year Banquet 2009

Our 2nd Lunar New Year banquet Fundraiser: Saturday, January 24, 2009 (6PM - 10PM).