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Rate of Infection

Rate of Infection

Although HIV infection is completely preventable, every 9½ minutes, someone in the US is infected with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. That person could be you or someone you know and love.  That's why it's important for everyone to get educated and get tested.  

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Get the Facts

Women comprise the fastest-growing population of new HIV infections in the US.  Women are also 8 times more likely than men to contract HIV from one act of intercourse.

Free HIV Testing

Free HIV Testing

Contact the ALFA office for a free and confidential test.  

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MISSION

To improve the lives & health of those affected by HIV/AIDS while preventing transmission through education & testing.

 VISION

To be the most effective HIV/AIDS resource to all people in the ALFA service area.

VALUES

Confidentiality

We value complete confidentiality for services rendered.

Respect

We value respect by requiring our employees and volunteers to treat each person they encounter (employee, volunteer, client, consumer or stranger) in a caring and respectful manner, sensitive to individual differences, and cultural and ethnic diversity.

Service

We value service by providing support in order to enhance the quality of life of our clients.

Community

We value community by encouraging active participation and communication within the agency, as well as with our clients and the community through different social and educational events.

Awareness

We help develop and enhance our staff’s, clients, and community’s knowledge and skills to help prevent the spread of HIV / AIDS and to lessen the stigma and discrimination associated with those affected by HIV / AIDS.

Compassion

We are compassionate towards our clients, their families, and those we test.

Integrity

We are continually aware of our agency’s mission, values, ethical principles, and ethical standards, and we practice in a manner consistent with them.

Excellence

We demand excellence in our services and our relationships.

Innovation

We continually strive to improve the services we offer and the means to deliver them.

Leadership

We will be recognized as the leader in HIV/AIDS prevention, outreach, and client services throughout our region.

Diversity

We will strive to represent and reflect the diverse nature of our clients and service area through diversity on our board and staff.

 PURPOSE

Provide client services; community outreach; prevention education; HIV counseling, testing, and referral; and volunteer opportunities to the community.


ALFA, a United Way member agency, is a nonprofit organization serving Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln, Watauga, and Wilkes counties. The mission of ALFA is to improve the lives and health of those affected by HIV/AIDS while preventing transmission through education and testing.

 

 
Click on the following link to our most recent form 990 (income tax return):

http://dynamodata.fdncenter.org/990_pdf_archive/581/581842529/581842529_200812_990EZ.pdf

  

 

 


ALFA

Serving Alexander, Alleghany, Ashe, Burke, Caldwell, Catawba, Lincoln, Watauga, and Wilkes counties of NC.

1120 Fairgrove Church Road SE
Suite 28
Hickory, NC 28602

(828) 322-1447 (Phone)
(828) 322-8795 (Fax)

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