Making a Difference in people's lives Since 1989

Thursday’s Child “has far to go” is the rejoinder of a poem. It now speaks to the hope of continued progress toward ending the epidemic, as we are in a time when we can envision this goal through outreach/education, linkage to care, and other supportive services.

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Testing as Prevention Program

Thursday's Child offers free and confidential rapid result HIV testing

100+ Project Completed

350+ People Affected

50+ Selfless Voulnteers

30+ Years of Experience

Programs at Thursday's Child

The goal of services at Thursday's Child is to help HIV+ persons gain and maintain access to life-saving HIV care in order that they stay healthy and so that we can achieve an AIDS-free generation. Thursday's Child is the only non-profit agency on Long Island exclusively serving this mission through the various programs offered.

AIDS Services Access Program: benefits advocacy & referrals

This program provides service coordination and benefits advocacy for People Living with HIV/AIDS.

Safety Net: emergency financial assistance

Some of the common “barriers to care” we see on Long Island are housing insecurity or homelessness, food insecurity.

Long-Term Survivors/Support Groups

An identified area of an “un met” need has been social support for Long Term Survivors.

HIV / AIDS Housing

"Beech House" is named after a beautiful beech tree that sits on the property of a house donated to Thursday's Child.

Holiday Magic program

Children under the age of 15 in a household affected by HIV/AIDS may write a letter to “Santa”or ”Papa Noel”.

Community Outreach: risk/reduction and prevention education

Educate the public on HIV/AIDS awareness, advocacy, and prevention. Speakers are available.

Early Intervention Service: for newly diagnosed or out-of-care persons

Early Intervention Service can help newly diagnosed individuals manage the initial stages of gaining and maintaining access to medical care and supportive services

Testing as Prevention Program

Thursday’s Child offers free and confidential rapid result HIV testing

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The mission of Thursday's Child is to develop, to coordinate, and to provide services for People Living with and affected by HIV/AIDS on Long Island.
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