Providing a circle of care for people living with HIV/AIDS.

Support

Make a Donation

Support AHAT with a tax-deductible donation. Make a secure contribution online via Network for Good.

Alternatively, send contributions, payable to "AIDS Housing Association of Tacoma" to:

301 North L Street
Tacoma, WA 98403

Federal employees can contribute through the Combined Federal Campaign (recipient No. 316468).

Washington State/City of Tacoma employees can contribute through the Washington State Combined Fund Drive (recipient No. 5502) on your payroll deduction form.

Donate Your Car

You can donate your car to AHAT and receive a tax deduction.

Workplace Giving

Through the workplace giving program, you can designate deductions from your paycheck to support worthy Tacoma-area agencies, including AHAT. Look for Pride Foundation in your company's listing of charities.

If you see the "Pride Federation" listed in your employer's workplace giving options, then you can help many LGBT organizations. Visit the Pride Foundation for more information.

For more information, contact David Strong at (253) 272-5533.


Volunteers

In addition to providing safe housing and enriched support services, the staff of Three Cedars actively recruits, trains and educates 150 to 175 volunteers each year who give countless hours to our program. Volunteers contribute enormously in allowing us to provide a wider variety of services than would be possible with staff alone.

AHAT always seeks talented volunteers to fill nine board of director positions. Board members drive the organization's strategic mission and participate in various committees.

To volunteer, contact vol@aidshousingtacoma.org

Volunteer Opportunity Description

Shift Volunteers:

  • Shift volunteers are those who come to the house for a scheduled shift. This can be as frequently as once or twice a week, or as rarely as once a month.
  • While at the house, shift volunteers are a support network to the residents, staff, and other volunteers. The different shifts available are: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m., and 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  • The responsibilities of the volunteers in each of these shifts vary, depending on the time of day, as well as the health of the residents living at the house.
    Day Shifts: 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. & 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. (7 days a week)

Duties Include:

  • Assisting in meeting the needs of the residents. Including, but not limited to:
    1. Rides to Appointments and recreational activities (when applicable)
    ***Must have current First Aid and CPR to give rides to residents
    2. Company and friendship to bed/house-bound residents
    3. Preparing snacks and/or meals
  • Assisting in maintaining a sanitized environment
    1. Cleaning Bathrooms
    2. Cleaning the smoking porch
    3. Cleaning the utility room
    4. Mopping floors
    5. Sweeping the stairs
    6. Cleaning residents' rooms
    7. Laundry (includes almost anything)
  • Evening Shift: 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (7 days a week)

Duties Include:

  • Assisting in meeting the needs of the residents. Including, but not limited to:
    1. Rides to appointments and recreational activities (when applicable)
    ***Must have current First Aid and CPR to give rides to residents
    2.
    Company and friendship to bed/house-bound residents
    3. Providing a home-like environment
  • Assisting in maintaining a sanitized environment
    1. Final preparation and serving of the evening meal
    2. Clean-up of the evening meal
    3. Completion of daily cleaning tasks (listed on the cork board in the volunteer office), or checking with the staff member on duty.

These responsibilities are only guidelines and are not set-in-stone. It is advised that volunteers and staff members keep open lines of communication. This is to ensure that specific needs will be given immediate attention when they arise. Flexibility is a must!


Wish List

  • Casserole type bakeware
  • 9 x 13 or 11 x 7 pans
  • Cookie sheets
  • Roasting pans w/ rack
  • Microwave
  • Coffeemaker (drip)
  • Electronic ear thermometer
  • Standing shelving organizer racks
  • Tall cabinet w/doors
  • Batteries - assorted sizes
  • Assorted meats
  • Mini water carafes
  • Outdor tool shed

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