HIV is no longer the death sentence it was in the 1980s, but finding a place to live with a chronic, life-changing illness can be a challenge.
That's why local advocates say today was historic, as Trillium Health is getting a major boost of $750,000 from the state to support its housing programs and help members of the local HIV and AIDS community secure a stable home, WHEC reports.
The housing market can be tough with the search and deposits, but doing all of that with a chronic, life-changing illness is a challenge in and of itself.
"Being HIV' no, having HIV live with you' let me correct that' being in the shelter, is very hard for people to take their medications because every time you leave you have to take your medication with you," says Tracie Adams, a leader with VOCAL NY who is living with HIV.
During the pandemic, Adams lived on couches in her children's homes, but she eventually found help through Trillium Health.
The health center has been working with local leaders to lessen the fight for stable housing, leading to this state grant.
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