2004 Annual Report

SERVICE COORDINATION

Christopher Brown, MPH; Elizabeth Lee; Shelly Ebbert, MPH; and Andre Rawls, JD, PsyD

... As does the need to strengthen relationships with the foundations, corporations, and government agencies that sustain our work and the work of our Service Providers Council.

The 140-member Service Providers Council (SPC) is an integral part of AFC and has existed since we were founded 20 years ago. The SPC is comprised of seven service-specific committees that help set priorities for AFC's work in grantmaking, public policy, and programs. Through its committee structure, the SPC enhances the region's system of HIV/AIDS services by gathering service providers for education, collaboration, and outreach opportunities. Our work in service coordination depends on the strong partnerships we have forged with grassroots advocates, agency representatives, government entities, foundations, and corporations. Pictured with AFC Associate Director Shelly Ebbert, MPH are three of our principal partners. They are Christopher Brown, MPH, of the Chicago Department of Public Health; Elizabeth Lee of the Michael Reese Health Trust; and Andre Rawls, JD, PsyD, of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

APRIL 2004

Working with two local advisory boards, AFC funds HIV-related medical and social services across Cook and seven collar counties with Ryan White CARE Act Title II funding administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health.