AHF Receives MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award

AIDS Healthcare Foundation honored for its lifesaving work and advocacy during The King Center’s annual MLK, Jr. Beloved Community Awards gala

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest nonprofit AIDS service organization, is honored to have received the MLK, Jr. Social Justice Award this past weekend during The King Center’s annual Beloved Community Awards celebration in Atlanta, Georgia. The Social Justice award is the Center’s highest recognition for an organization leading work in the social justice arena, and The King Center CEO Dr. Bernice A. King, youngest daughter of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Mrs. Coretta Scott King, presented AHF with this prestigious recognition. She was joined by NBA legend and philanthropist Norm Nixon, who has worked with AHF on numerous community partnerships.

Founded in 1987, AHF began as a network of hospices committed to "fighting for the living and caring for the dying.” Since then, AHF has expanded, turning hospices into healthcare centers and building a new paradigm for HIV care both in the United States and around the world. AHF currently serves more than 2.2 million individuals living with HIV in 17 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico and worldwide in 47 countries. Taking a holistic approach, AHF generates new, innovative ways of treating and addressing barriers to care for clients through a network of non-profit pharmacies, thrift stores, health and wellness centers, affordable housing locations, and food service programs.

“We recognize AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s transformative work in advancing health equity, combating HIV/AIDS, and championing the rights and dignity of underserved communities worldwide. For decades, AHF has exemplified what it means to serve with compassion, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to justice. By providing access to lifesaving care, advocacy, and education to millions of individuals globally, AHF has become a beacon of hope and a powerful voice for those most marginalized by systemic inequities. The values at the heart of your mission—compassion, equity, and a steadfast belief in the worth of every human being—align so powerfully with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of the Beloved Community. Your organization’s efforts remind all of us that justice is not merely an ideal but an action, and that a healthier, fairer world is possible when we center the needs of the most vulnerable. In addressing the intersection of health, social justice, and human rights, AHF has transformed lives and communities, and we are deeply inspired by the enduring impact of your efforts,” stated Bonita Hampton Smith, Chief Operating Officer, The King Center.

“No honor means more to me and to AHF than for the inheritors of Dr. King’s legacy to recognize AHF’s contribution to the continuance of his work,” stated AHF president Michael Weinstein in a heartfelt video message. Weinstein was unable to attend in person as he was overseeing AHF’s wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles.

Longtime AHF board member and current board secretary, Cynthia Davis, accepted the award on AHF’s behalf.

AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the world’s largest HIV/AIDS healthcare organization, provides cutting-edge medicine and advocacy to more than 2.1 million individuals across 47 countries, including the U.S. and in Africa, Latin America/Caribbean, the Asia/Pacific Region, and Eastern Europe. To learn more about AHF, visit us online at AIDShealth.org, find us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok.