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Houston Business Action to End HIV 

A coalition of Houston area businesses committed to ending the HIV epidemic

The private sector is bringing new expertise and momentum to an effort once thought impossible – the end of the HIV epidemic in the U.S. It’s going to take leaders across industries to help get us there. We believe a coalition of companies working together can change the trajectory of HIV in the U.S. by leveraging their resources and influence.

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Will your company join us as a member of this coalition? Complete the new member form, or email Ryan Wilson, Director of Corporate Relations at: ryan.wilson@houstonlgbtchamber.com to set-up an informational meeting.

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How can companies take steps to address HIV? 

There are 6 key actions that companies can take to address HIV. When joining the coalition, companies agree to take at least one of the following steps.
HIV actions
  • Leading on HIV
    Our company leaders will publicly share their corporate commitment to the coalition and extend a call-to-action through their platforms.

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  • Educating Workers and Ending HIV Stigma
    Educate employees about HIV and create psychologically healthier workplaces, free of HIV stigma and discrimination.

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  • Strengthening HIV Services for Employees
    Review and bolster HIV health benefits and nondiscrimination policies for workers.

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  • Advocating for Policy and Systems Change
    Champion innovative public policies that accelerate access to HIV services, modernize HIV criminalization laws and strengthen public funding.

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  • Supporting Local Communities Most Affected by HIV
    Leverage unique expertise, infrastructure and capabilities to implement innovative strategies to strengthen delivery of HIV prevention and care in key markets in partnership with existing local HIV service providers.

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  • Providing Financial Support
    Provide funding to strengthen the coalition’s public health response and operations.

CHAPTER MEMBERS

  • Ash Wellness
  • Avita Care Solution
  • Chevron
  • Larneka Lavalais, LPC
  • Molecular Testing Labs
  • Quick Labs
  • Walmart

COMMUNITY PARTNERS

  • Collaborating Voices Foundation
  • Harris County Public Health - Ryan White Grant Administration
  • Legacy Community Health Centers
  • The Hero's Journey
  • The Ryan White Program
  • The Montrose Center
  • Allies in Hope
  • The Normal Anomaly Initiative

We are planning a public launch of our Houston Chapter of this coalition on September 25, 2024. If you and your company would like to become a founding member, contact Ryan Wilson, Director of Corporate Relations at: ryan.wilson@houstonlgbtchamber.com.

Houston HIV Community Advisory Council

The Chamber is grateful for the leadership of many great organizations working in Greater Houston to address the pandemic of HIV in our community. Our advisory council is made up of four such leaders who are helping to inform the work of this new initiative and advise future collaborations between businesses and community organizations.
Houston HIV Community Advisory Council

About 

U.S. Business Action to End HIV was founded in 2022 by the Health Action Alliance, with support from ViiV Heathcare, to mobilize a growing coalition of private sector partners committed to filling gaps and accelerating progress to help end the HIV epidemic in the U.S. We offer free tools, resources and events to help employers educate workers, fight stigma, improve access to HIV prevention and treatment services, and build connections to the communities who need it most.