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DIFFA: Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS is one of the country's largest supporters of direct care for people living with HIV/AIDS and preventive education for those at risk. Merging care and commerce, supporters of DIFFA come from all fields of fine design and the visual arts, including: architecture, fashion design, interior design, photography and consumer product design.

With fundraising efforts bolstered by strategic partnerships and unique events showcasing innovation and creativity, DIFFA has mobilized the immense resources of the design communities and granted over $38 million to hundreds of AIDS service organizations nationwide.

DINING BY DESIGN 2010 On March 18th, DIFFA will launch the 13th National Tour of DINING BY DESIGN. Be prepared for the same dazzling dining installations, the delectable food and wine pairings of TABLE HOP & TASTE, and the astounding innovation of the Student Design Initiative. The New York launch of DIFFA's DINING BY DESIGN 2009 will coincide and be located next door to the Architectural Digest Home Design Show at Pier 94. For tickets and show details, visit archdigesthomeshow.com. Location 2010 Date New York March 18-22, 2010 Kansas City April 30-May 1, 2010 Chicago November 4-6, 2010 San Francisco November 2010 OTHER EVENTS FOR 2010 Event Location 2010 Date Grant Reception Chicago February 23 Dining By Design New York March 18-21 Dining By Design Kansas City April 30-May 1 DIFFA Gala Chicago June 12 Gardens by Design Kansas City June Dining By Design Chicago November 4-6