EARLY YEARS OF THE EPIDEMIC In 1984, American doctors were the first to identify the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), a new disease that attacked immune…
HOMELESSNESS & HIV/AIDS STATISTICS Increasing rates of homelessness contribute to the spread of HIV/AIDS. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) estimates that over…
EARLY YEARS OF THE EPIDEMIC Commonwealth Land Trust has provided housing and supportive services to homeless individuals living with HIV/AIDS since 1990. During…
“Being in a shelter is something that you have to get used to,” says Paula, a 47-year-old resident of Commonwealth Land Trust. “You have…
“I woke up to do drugs and I went to sleep to do drugs,” says Whitney, a 42-year-old resident of Commonwealth Land Trust. “I used…
“I’ve been a hairdresser and makeup artist for almost 30 years,” says Stephano, a resident of Windsor House since 2010. “I do everything: haircuts, extensions,…
“I consider myself to be blessed. I was blessed when I got my diagnosis and I was blessed getting my room at Commonwealth Land…
“I’ve had a hell of a life,” says Russell, a resident of Bowdoin Manor since 2007. “People don’t understand the things I’ve gone…
“When people have a nice place to live they are inspired to improve their community,” says Sara Rosa, a resident of CLT’s Lower Roxbury…
“I’ve been living in my home at 1059 Tremont Street since 1933,” says Richard Brown, an 86-year-old educator and activist. He has served on…