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San Luis Obispo County AIDS Support Network
PO Box 12158 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406

GENERAL INFORMATION

Who We Are

The AIDS Support Networks mission: A private, nonprofit agency dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals living with HIV disease and AIDS, as well as to providing support for their families, friends and loved ones.

• This organization is a 501(c)(3) Public Charity .
• This organization is required to file an IRS Form 990 or 990-EZ.
• Financial information in this report is derived from the organization's June 30, 2008 Form 990.
• Additional narrative information in this report was last supplied by the organization on May 18, 2000.
• It makes its audited financial statements available to the public upon request.
• Contributions are deductible, as provided by law.

How to Help

This organization is seeking funds from contributions and grants. These funds will be used for unrestricted operating expenses, special projects, building improvements and endowments.

Location(s) Served

• San Luis Obispo County, California

NTEE Code

• G81—AIDS
• P20—Human Service Organizations
• L99—Other Housing, Shelter N.E.C.

Chief Executive

Edith Kahn

Chief Executive Profile

Edie Kahn

Executive Director

Agency Administration and Operations

 Administer all existing AIDS

Support Network programs in accordance,p> with agency policies and procedures and bylaws stipulations.

 Prepare or supervise the preparation of proposals for possible new programs for the agency.

 Participate in agency board and committee meetings.

 Coordinate the preparation,

formulation and updating of all agency policies and

procedures.

 Formulation and implementation of all short and long term goals of the agency, in

partnership with the Board of Directors.

 Manage paid staff and be responsible for day-to-day operations of the office.

Staff Supervision

 Oversee the staff of the agency and train, supervise and evaluate or oversee the training, supervision and evaluation of agency personnel.

 Hire, supervise and evaluate or eversee the hiring, supervision and evaluation of

contract employees of the agency.

 Develop professional growth plans for the staff members of the agency.

 Promote a team environment, working as a collaborative and consultive group to

meet the needs of the ASN clients.

Community Relations

 Hold responsibilities in the areas of intra-agency communication and relations

including implementation of directives from the Board of Directors in a timely and

constructive manner.  Facilitate a consistent communication system between staff and board as stipulated

by agency bylaws.  Hold responsibilities in the areas of inter-agency and community relations. Act as

liaison to various agencies and community groups.

 Participate in and manage all fund-raising activities of the agency.  Prepare and oversee publication of monthly agency newsletter.

 Coordinate all external media contacts.

Client Services - Housing Units

 Be responsible for long term plan for unit upkeep, including a list of maintenance

priorities.

 Responsible for setup of turnover cleaning/repair of units as clients vacate.

 Continue residents' meetings and community development, as needed.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

MISSION AND PROGRAMS

Mission

The San Luis Obispo County AIDS Support Network Inc. (ASN) was founded in 1984 as a grassroots volunteer response to the AIDS pandemic. Sixteen years later, the ASN is the sole community-based provider of social services, financial support and housing for San Luis Obispo county residents affected by HIV disease.

The AIDS Support Networks mission is to improve the quality of life for the individuals and families it serves.

In 1991, the ASN received funding through the Ryan White CARE Act and hired its first paid staff, serving an average of forty clients. In 1999, the average number of clients served each month was 115. Clients are served by a team of 6 staff members. Volunteers provided more than 10,000 hours of administrative, fundraising and client services to the agency in the last fiscal year. A 14-member Board of Directors governs the AIDS Support Network. The Board of Directors is made up of public service providers, members of the business community, those affected by HIV and concerned private citizens.

Programs

The ASN provides an array of social services including; public/private benefits counseling, financial assistance for dental, counseling, nutritional counseling, transportation, homemaking, health insurance and rental/utility assistance. In addition, ASN volunteers provide companionship, meals, housekeeping, gardening, pet care and laundry services on an as needed basis. ASN provides free legal advice from local attorneys and referrals to nationwide legal AIDS-related networks. ASN volunteers provide clients with transportation for necessary errands, including medical appointments, grocery shopping and more. These services are generally limited to San Luis Obispo County. The ASN facilitates a HIV+ clinical support group, HIV+ Womens support group, Childrens support group and a Moms for Moms Support Group. Other support groups may be organized as the need arises.

The ASN provides numerous educational/outreach activities and programs. ASN provides speakers for school, church and service organizations presentations through its Positively Speaking Speakers Bureau. HIV+ speakers educate from a personal perspective about how HIV/AIDS has affected their lives. Their personal stories effectively put a human face to the disease. The ASN has an extensive lending/resource library consisting of the latest information on HIV and AIDS. The monthly newsletter, Networking reaches over 800 community residents.

The AIDS Living Memorial was established in 1995. The Grove is located in El Chorro Regional Park and is currently being developed as a living memorial to remember those who are living and those who have died of AIDS.

The agency has operated its residential housing program since 1991. The residential housing program has grown from a leased, 3-bedroom home to 12-units owned and operated for low-income residents. In 1995 the ASN was awarded a community development block grant provided by the City of San Luis Obispo to purchase a 9-unit facility. In that year the agency also received a grant from the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors for housing services. After 4 years of operation the project is financially self-sufficient, fully occupied and maintains a waiting list. In 1998, ASN was awarded HOPWA Competitive Funding to purchase an additional 3 units. The 1998 HOPWA funding allowed the ASN to leverage CDBG funding for the 3-unit project. Working in collaboration with a local property manager (services provided pro-bono) the ASN manages all twelve units.

To meet client housing needs, the AIDS Support Network works in partnership with the Health Departments County AIDS Program, County Drug and Alcohol Services, Equal Opportunity Commission Homeless Shelter, San Luis Obispo Supportive Housing Consortium (10 agencies providing low-income housing) and the San Luis Obispo City Housing Authority, administrator of the Federal Section 8 program.

GOALS AND RESULTS

Accomplishments for Fiscal Year Ending December 31, 1999

1. Purchased an additional 3 units of low-income housing for Persons Living with HIV/AIDS, bringing the total owned and operated to 12.
2. Provided over 16,000 meals to cliens living with HIV/AIDS and their families.
3. Reached over 3,000 community residents with the Positive Speakers program, bringing the HIV prevention message to a broad range of individuals in SLO County.

Objectives for Fiscal Year Beginning December 31, 2000

1. Maintain and expand the food bank to serve in excess of 19,000 meals.
2. Reach an additional 3,000 community members with HIV prevention activities.
3. Provide medical treatment information, benefits information to a minimum of 135 persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Self Assessment

The SLO Co. AIDS Support Network is overseen by the San Luis Obispo HIV CARE Consortium and the State Office of AIDS.

FINANCIAL DATA

Revenues and Expenses: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

Balance Sheet: Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008

Note: The balance sheet gives a snapshot of the financial health of an organization at a particular point in time. An organization's total assets should generally exceed its total liabilities, or it cannot long survive, but the types of assets and liabilities also must be considered. For instance, an organization's current assets (cash, receivables, securities, etc.) should be sufficient to cover its current liabilities (payables, deferred revenue, current year loan and note payments). Otherwise, the organization may face solvency problems. On the other hand, an organization whose cash and equivalents greatly exceed its current liabilities might not be putting its money to best use.

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