$1.2M in expenses

FOOD NUTRITION SERVICES The Food and Nutrition Department FNS is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of our clients. The following services are offered to our agency and community clients Nutrition Health Education, Cooking Classes, Healthy Movement Fitness Classes, Diabetes Management Workshops, Fresh Market Produce, Pantry Bags and Hot and Cold Meal Distribution, as well as Referrals to Supportive Services. In 2024, we conducted nutrition health education with 67 People Living With HIV/AIDS PLWH, including 274 individual nutrition counseling sessions, 72 case conferences, 37 rescreening assessments, 279 food vouchers, 24 nutrition education group workshops with 324 total participants. We also conducted 35 cooking classes with a total of 421 participants, and 76 Community Engagement Classes i.e. cooking class series and healthy movement classes with a total of 943 participants. Three 3 cycle/cohorts of diabetes management class were conducted with 50 individuals enrolled and 40 graduating.

$5.5M in expenses

HOUSING PROGRAMS Iris House governs three specialized scatter site housing programs that serve adults living with HIV Scatter Site Housing funded by HASA and or diagnosed with mental health or substance use disorders Housing Opportunities for People Living with HIV/AIDS HOPWA and NYCDOHMH IRIS NY 15/15. These programs provide not only housing but also a range of comprehensive case management services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Services provided to clients include client collaboration on goal/service plans, comprehensive assessments, internal referrals e.g., Iris House food pantry and external referrals mental health, employment assistance, educational resources along with legal and immigration support. In response to requests from clients aging with HIV for more health and movement-based activities, Iris House launched a monthly dance class in 2024. This initiative is open to SSHP clients, community members, and other housing program participants to promote physical activity and wellness.

$1.8M in expenses

PREVENTION SERVICES In 2024, prevention and health education services were provided in New York City and New Jersey to populations with the highest rates of new infections and communities facing health disparities particularly men and women of color, youth, LGBTQ community, migrants/immigrants and individuals experiencing homelessness, food insecurity and mental health disorders. The prevention department offered various CDC evidence-based interventions such as Seeking Safety, Healthy Relationships, WILLOW, D-Up, and Community Promise as well as Loving Ourselves, a homegrown intervention, and Love Your Life a virtual support group for women living with HIV. In addition to group level interventions, prevention services included rapid HIV, HCV and STI testing, emotional wellness groups, HIV navigation, health education workshops, condom distribution, vocational skills-building trainings, substance use treatment, non-medical case management, COVID-19 services, PrEP awareness and pharmacy services, and advocacy.