Center for Multicultural Wellness and

Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program. (HOPWA)The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention is the recipient of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds for the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA) serving the geographic areas of Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Osceola Counties. Program funds were used to assist HOPWA eligible participants in maintaining stable housing arrangements, reducing their risk of homelessness, and improving their access to care.From October 1, 2021, to September 30, 2022, CMWP provided HOPWA services to a total of 631 individuals and families. Of the 631 individuals and families who received services, 180 received Short Term Rent Mortgage and Utility assistance, 71 Deposit and First Month, 40 Tenant Based Rental Assistance, 13 Facility-Based Housing, and 327 Support Services. In addition, another 265 beneficiaries resided in the household also received assistance. A total of 896 people received

PROJECT JOY: Educational sessions were held with 521 attendees via phone calls and via Zoom during the 4th quarter for a total of 987 calls for the project. Discussions included heart awareness; staying healthy; stroke; healthy relationships, breast cancer, communication & living will; asthma; know your numbers; and coronavirus.

Ryan White Part A The objective of the Ryan White Part A program is to improve the quality of life for Persons with HIV by providing Medical Case Management (MCM), Referral for Healthcare and Support Services (RS) and Psychosocial Support (PEER) services For the 2022 calendar year, the number of CMWPs clients on HIV Antiretroviral Therapy remained a strong 96%. Viral Suppression was down 10% to 82%.CMWPs Ryan White Part A client demographics for 2022 were as follows: 61% Male, 38% Female and 1% Transgender

Minority AIDS Initiative - Antiretroviral Treatment Access Services (MAI-ARTAS) The goal of the Minority AIDS Initiative Antiretroviral Treatment Access Services (MAI-ARTAS) Program is to identify recently diagnosed HIV+ individuals and HIV+ individuals who have been out of care for six months or more and link these consumers to medical care. The team of Care Coordinators, Non-Medical Case Managers, Peer mentors and HOPWA Case Managers strategically worked together to help identify HIV+ infected individuals and link them back to medical care. The MAI-ARTAS Care Coordinators have assisted these individuals by linking them to medical services and other community resourcesDuring the year 2022 the MAI-ARTAS team met and exceeded all the objectives and contract deliverables. A total of one hundred and eighty (180) clients were enrolled in the MAI-ARTAS program and all one hundred and eighty (180) clients were linked and seen by a medical provider.

PROJECT AWARE: -HIV Counseling and testingDuring the 2021/2022 fiscal year, the Project Aware program reached all its objectives despite the many challenges we faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Project managers worked tirelessly to compensate for the lack of turnout at the different locations identified for testing. The myths and taboos within our communities about HIV/AIDS played a role in the low participation rate at certain locations in the EMA. To increase the success rate of identifying individuals who are HIV+, the myths and taboo still need to be addressed. Overall, the Project Aware program was very successful because despite the many challenges faced, many in the community were given an opportunity to get tested for HIV and to know their status. A big emphasis during the year was on Ending the HIV Epidemic. We provided 574 HIV screening and testing during the year. Through various outreach activities, the Center reached 10561 individuals.