OUR ACTIONS TODAY
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MISSION

DIFFA’s Mission is to empower organizations that provide critical support to individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS, food and housing insecurities, and mental health challenges, while expanding healthcare access for underserved communities nationwide. DIFFA works to create a future where compassion and care can transform lives.

DIFFA'S PURPOSE

To support service organizations working tirelessly to combat HIV/AIDS, food and housing insecurities, and mental health issues.

WHO WE SERVE

DIFFA supports organizations serving LGBTQ youth, at-risk minorities, and incarcerated individuals, addressing critical issues like HIV/AIDS prevention, food and housing insecurities, and healthcare access. With a focus on closing gaps left by declining government funding, DIFFA prioritizes preventing new HIV/AIDS cases among vulnerable populations, sheltering the unhoused, feeding the hungry, and providing support for those impacted by opioid addiction, driving meaningful change nationwide.

WHAT SETS US APART

DIFFA is one of the few organizations that provides unrestricted funding, ensuring critical needs like utilities, transportation, hot meals, and buddy programs are met for the organizations we support.

When you donate to DIFFA, you’re ensuring grant funds are directed where they make the greatest impact for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Our Grants Committee personally evaluates AIDS service organizations, assessing fiscal responsibility and program effectiveness to maximize donor impact.

WHERE WE ARE TODAY

With a four-star rating on Charity Navigator and a Platinum Seal of Transparency from GuideStar, DIFFA remains a trusted leader in HIV/AIDS advocacy. Since 1984, we’ve granted over $58 Million to HIV/AIDS organizations nationwide. Through funding education, testing, treatment, and advocacy programs, DIFFA strives to end the AIDS epidemic and ensure those living with HIV know their status and receive care.

A VISUAL HISTORY...

UNITED

NATIONWIDE.

DIFFA’s nationwide impact is driven by its National Headquarters in New York City and the four prominent chapters across the United States. These chapters and their community partners work tirelessly within their regions to support local organizations, funding vital programs and services tailored to community needs.

Every dollar Has Impact.

Every dollar donated goes to support organizations nationwide to bring meaningful change.