About IAA
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Call to Service
Our Mission
IAA'S mission is to reduce the spread of HIV by providing
meaningful and effective education and prevention services to individuals
and groups who may be at increased risk; and to improve the quality of life
for people living with HIV/AIDS by providing early intervention, case management,
and other support services.
Funding Sources
The IAA receives funding from a variety of sources including Alaska's Department
of Public Health, the Alaska Housing Finance Corporation, the FNSB
Community Matching Grant, local fundraisers, and individual donations.
If you are interested in more information on the IAA, or in donating
time, effort, supplies or funds, please contact
us.
Program History
Founded in 1988 by a group of concerned Fairbanksans, the
Interior AIDS Association, is the only community-based, nonprofit organization
in interior Alaska that focuses solely on HIV related prevention, case management,
and other support services.
The Interior AIDS Association grew out
of a recognized need for AIDS education and support services for people with
HIV in Fairbanks. In 1987, a friend of many of the founders of the organization
fell ill from AIDS. At that time, there were no support services for him or
his family. The man died early in 1988, estranged from his family and friends
and without adequate emotional, spiritual, or financial support. At this individual's
funeral, which was attended by several hundred individuals, the minister said
that this person had "gotten what he deserved" and that "his
soul was damned for eternity". The family of the deceased was extremely
religious, and this statement brought them great anguish and pain. It also
angered a great number of the deceased’s friends. In response to these
feelings of anger, a public meeting was organized to discuss the formation
of a group dedicated to AIDS education and awareness and support for people
with HIV. After that meeting, about a dozen volunteers began the process of
forming an educational and service organization and preparing the paper work
to incorporate. In October 1988, IAA adopted its first by-laws and filed Articles
of Incorporation
In the 19 years since the IAA was organized,
it has grown from a single-phone "hot line" to an agency that offers
comprehensive prevention, intervention, and treatment services to a wide variety
of individuals and families. From our first Department of Public Health grant
for $25,000, to our most recent 3-year Alaska Housing Finance Corporation
housing grant for $500,000, we have been responsible, accountable, and willing
to learn. The IAA's record of providing top quality, cost-effective programs
is well documented.
Interior AIDS Association Board of Directors
Michael Earnest, Chair
September Laakso, Vice-Chair
Neva Sherman, Secretary
Anthony Rickard, PhD., Treasurer
Richard McMahan
Jeri Croucher
Andrew Quainton
Donna Culbertson
If you are interested in participating in the fight against HIV/AIDS as a member of the Board, please contact Anna Nelson at 907.452.4222.
IAA's Staff:
Administrative:
Anna Nelson, Executive Director, anna@interioraids.org
Barbara Hogue, Office Manager, info@interioraids.org
Mila Malysheva, Finance Manager, finance@interioraids.org
Client Services:
David Masser, Client Services Director, csd@interioraids.org
Tracey White, Case Manager, casemanager@interioraids.org
Project Special Delivery:
Monique Andrews, PSD Counselor, monique@interioraids.org
Brenda Henze-Nelson, PSD Counselor, henzenelson@interioraids.org
Brenda Reichenberg, PSD Emergency Contact, brenda@interioraids.org
Rolanda Brown, RN-BC, PSD Dosing Nurse, nurse@interioraids.org
Prevention:
Brenda Reichenberg, Prevention Coordinator, brenda@interioraids.org
Vacant, Prevention Specialist,
IAA’s Call to Service:
the Impact of HIV on the Interior Community
• Watch this space for current info.
If you would like more information about IAA as an organization, HIV in Alaska,
the United States, or the World, please see our resources
page or contact us.
Donations are tax-deductible. IAA's EIN #92-0127274
Copyright 2004 - Present, Interior
AIDS Association, all rights reserved.
710 Third Ave., Fairbanks, Alaska 99701. Phone: 907. 452.IAAA (4222). Fax
907.452.8176
Email: info@interioraids.org
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