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South Arkansas Fights aids (SAFA)

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About Us

Who we are

SAFA began in 1989 in the kitchen of a mother who lost her only son to AIDS. In 1990, South Arkansas Fights AIDS (SAFA) was created and became a 501 (c)(3) Non-profit organization in 1992. SAFA's mission and goal, has been and will continue to be, providing Direct Services to those in rural South Arkansas living with the physical, mental, social, and economic challenges of HIV/AIDS.

Working together

United Way of Union County, Union County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of North Louisiana, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, Marrable Hill Church and Arkansas FoodBank are faithful contributors.

Our impact

Union County, where the office is locate, is in the Top 20 for poorest counties in Arkansas. SAFA has chosen the Emergency Assistance Program because the HIV/AIDS clients in this area are pretty much on their own in regards of assistance.

Services

In addition to the Direct Service Program, (Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Prescription Co-Pay, Utility and Tansportation Assistance) SAFA provides free oral HIV testing, prevention education and literature. Staff takes every opportunity to inform the community of its mission.
*To learn more, click the Services Button at the top of the page.

Food Pantry

SAFA's Food pantry is dedicated to those living with or affected by the HIV/AIDS virus.SAFA is a generously sponsored by Arkansas Food Bank.

FREE Oral HIV Testing

The rapid oral HIV test detects antibodies made by the immune system in response to HIV infection, just like the standard blood antibody test. The rapid oral test, however, detects these antibodies in oral fluid, and doesn't require a blood sample.FREE to EVERYONECall to setup an appointment

Prevention Education

SAFA provides Sexual education, HIV/AIDS, and STI Educational pamphlets to all. We also provide lectures to the schools, churches and other interested individuals.Call to setup an appointment.

Statistics

528

Donated Volunteer Hours in 2022

20th

Arkansas Ranks 20 out of 50, in the nation's cases of HIV/AIDS

567

Individuals Assisted in 2022

16th

Union County ranks 16 out of 75, in the state of Arkansas in HIV/AIDS cases.

1030

Individuals Counseled about HIV/AIDS Prevention in 2022

23rd

El Dorado ranks 23 out of 616, in the state of Arkansas in HIV/AIDS cases.

30

Individuals Tested in 2022

11th

Arkansas ranks 11 out of 50, in the Nation's cases of Sexual Transmitted Diseases

Fundraisers

Donations are ALWAYS appreciated.
*If you would like to donate to our efforts, mailing information is listed.*
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Contact us

Address
526 West Faulkner Street El Dorado, AR. 71730 United States
Contact Us
Director: Janet Beane Operation Manager: Linae Fort
Phone: 870.875.2099
Our Hours
Monday - Thursday 10am - 5pm Closed for Lunch 11:30am - 1pm Fridays CLOSED
South Arkansas Fights AIDS
Serving the South Arkansas Community since 1990
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