See how Susan Terry Foundation grants are helping preserve history, strengthen community, and support meaningful work across the Tampa Bay region.
HIV-Themed Podcast Will Combine Scientific Reporting with Personal Storytelling
Supported by a $15,000 Susan Terry Foundation grant, Scientists, Inc. is developing Mapping HIV: Science, Stories and Solutions, a seven-episode podcast series that combines scientific reporting, evidence-based HIV education, and personal storytelling.
Led by research scientist Dr. Parmvir Bahia, the series aims to make complex HIV science more accessible, challenge misinformation and stigma, and connect listeners with information about prevention, treatment, and available care resources.
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Tampa Bay Nonprofit Uses a “Healthcare Without Walls” Approach to Fight HIV
Supported in part by a $25,000 Susan Terry Foundation grant, the Florida Harm Reduction Collective is preparing to launch EPIC-IDEA, an outreach initiative bringing HIV testing, care navigation, and ongoing support to vulnerable individuals across Tampa Bay.
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New Collaboration Helps LGBTQ+ Seniors Age Proudly
Supported by a $20,000 Susan Terry Foundation grant, Senior Friendship Centers has launched Aging Proudly, a collaborative program connecting LGBTQ+ older adults with HIV education, wellness resources, and affirming healthcare support.
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As a Brave Space for LGBTQ Youth, Florida’s Ballroom Scene Stages a Bold New HIV Prevention Program
With support from a $20,000 Susan Terry Foundation grant, the Central Florida Ballroom Collective will launch a peer-led HIV prevention program rooted in Ballroom culture, trust, and community connection.
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Foundation Grant Helps Nonprofit Bridge the LGBTQ+ Mental Health Gap
With support from the Susan Terry Foundation, the Fabulous Arts Foundation is expanding its Fab Mental Health program for members of HIV-affected communities.
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Nutrition Program Helps Patients Challenged by Food Insecurity
Funded by a $25,000 Susan Terry Foundation grant, CAN Community Health’s Nourish to Flourish program provides grocery gift cards to patients experiencing unmet basic needs.
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New RAPID Project Connects Emergency Department Patients to HIV Prevention Care
Supported in part by a $25,000 Susan Terry Foundation grant, the RAPID project helps connect high-risk emergency department patients with HIV prevention medication, education, and follow-up care.
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Transformative Grant Will Help Restore Sarasota AIDS Memorial
After severe weather damaged the AIDS Memorial Garden at Church of the Trinity MCC, a $25,000 Susan Terry Foundation grant is helping support plans to rebuild and rededicate the memorial for future generations.
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