THE VOICE OF CHICAGO'S GAY, LESBIAN, BI, TRANS AND QUEER COMMUNITY SINCE 1985

Corporate partners, such as Gilead, make unrestricted contributions that help AFC reach thousands of people living with or vulnerable to HIV. Each year, within Chicago alone, there are an estimated 1,100 new cases of HIV, which disproportionately impact communities of color, youth populations, gay men and other men who have sex with men. The Corporate Partnership Program fuels AFC's care, prevention, advocacy efforts that aim to meet the needs of individuals impacted by the epidemic throughout the community.

"During AFC's 30th year of action, we have an unprecedented opportunity to prevent new cases of HIV and provide even greater support to those living with and vulnerable to HIV," John Peller, AFC's President/CEO, said. "The corporate community plays an essential role in helping us to realize this incredible opportunity. We are grateful for our corporate partners' extraordinary generosity."

AFC launched its annual Corporate Partnership Program in 2015 in honor of its 30th year of service. Companies that give a significant contribution in unrestricted, charitable gifts to AFC are eligible for this program. Members of the program have opportunities to build deeper partnerships with AFC and Chicago's HIV/AIDS service community through employee volunteerism, education opportunities, outreach, and promotion.

About Gilead Sciences: Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. The company's mission is to advance the care of patients suffering from life-threatening diseases. Gilead has operations in more than 30 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California.

About the AIDS Foundation of Chicago: Founded in 1985 by community activists and physicians, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago ( AFC ) is a local, national and international leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. AFC collaborates with community organizations to develop and improve HIV/AIDS services; fund and coordinate prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champion effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy. To learn more, visit www.aidschicago.org .