In 2026, the Center for Health and Hope marks 20 years of advancing compassionate, community-based care for individuals and families impacted by HIV and AIDS. Through education, nutrition, health support, and housing, we invite you to be part of the Center family... people helping people.

Spring is a Time of H.O.P.E. Brunch

Helping Orphans by Providing Essentials

The Center's annual brunch at the University of Denver directly supports 330 children orphaned by AIDS in Meru, Kenya.

Saturday, April 11, 11am
Fritz Knoebel Ballroom
University of Denver

Keynote Speaker:
Ashirafu Tuyishime

A post-secondary student from Rwanda who will share his powerful story of resilience after losing his parents to AIDS during childhood.

Mack Bailey

Special Music

Shannon Ogden

Master of Ceremonies

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India Trip 2026

Along with two volunteers, the Center's Founder, Don Messer, and Executive Director, Justin Levy, just returned from a January trip to India and Sri Lanka. Time was spent in Kolkata, Chennai, and Namakkal, as well as Colombo, Sri Lanka. The purpose of this visit was to solidify our partnerships in all of these communities, and to launch the Minnie R. Fredericks Grief Support Program in Chennai. Learn more about the trip and our current initiatives in both countries!

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Cuts & Consequences

The recent dismantling of USAID and PEPFAR has drastic effects on the lives of many.

Watch this recent PBS Newshour report on the impact specifically in Kenya, where the Center directed approximately $192,000 in grants in 2024 alone.

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Calling All Volunteers!

Join our team of Center Ambassadors and help with Center events and committees dedicated to people helping people.

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March 8 Red Concert

The Center is proud to collaborate every year with the Tucson Interfaith HIV/AIDS Network to raise critical funds for those impacted by HIV and AIDS, both locally and globally. Consider joining us as a sponsor, or better yet, in person when we gather in Tucson for good food, music, and community.

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Please consider the Center for Health and Hope in your charitable giving.

The Center for Health and Hope is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization. Your gifts directly benefit those affected and infected by HIV and AIDS.

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The mission of the Center for Health and Hope is to support and advocate for persons infected and affected by HIV and AIDS around the world with programs of education, prevention, care and treatment. The Center was incorporated formally as a 501(c)3 nonprofit on January 21, 2006.