irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2023
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $247KPREVENTION:TO PREVENT HIV/STD/HCV INFECTION AND INCREASE COMMUNITY AWARENESS THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTREACH AND ENGAGEMENT SERVICES. THIS INCLUDES: SYRINGE EXCHANGE PROGRAMS (FIXED AND MOBILE), OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, LINKAGE AND NAVIGATION TO TREATMENT AND CARE, ON-SITE ACUTE MEDICAL CARE, HIV/STD/HCV TESTING, PRISON BASED EDUCATION AND TRANSITIONAL PLANNING, STREET OUTREACH, LGBTQ YOUTH SERVICES AND REFERRALS.
named programs · 13 · from sources
What they call their work
Center of Expertise for Drug User Health
Provides free training and technical assistance across New York State on harm reduction, overdose prevention, and capacity building for agencies serving people who use drugs.
Eddie Future Greatness Fund
Provides $500 awards twice yearly to LGBTQ+ youth and allies aged 16–26 enrolled in accredited post-secondary institutions to support higher education.
Family Peer Advocacy
Supports families of transgender and gender nonconforming youth through peer-led guidance, counseling, and connection to resources.
HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C Testing
Offers rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis C with results in 20 minutes, plus screenings for chlamydia and gonorrhea at fixed and mobile sites in Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown.
Harm Reduction Medical Clinic
Delivers client-centered medical care including wound care and medications for opioid use disorder through onsite, mobile, and telehealth services across nine Upstate New York counties.
Insurance Navigation
Offers free, confidential assistance with enrollment in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plans, and Qualified Health Plans through the NY State of Health Marketplace.
Peer Delivered Syringe Exchange
Trains peers to distribute safer injection supplies to people who inject drugs who may not access traditional SEP services.
Peer Educator Program
Trains community members to promote health services, conduct outreach, facilitate education sessions, and support agency programs within their networks.
Positive Health Access Program (PHAP)
Supports individuals living with HIV in 14 counties through outreach, education, and enrollment in health and social services.
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Offers free and confidential PEP services, including evaluation, prescription, and follow-up care, to individuals within 72 hours of potential HIV exposure.
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Provides daily oral and long-acting injectable PrEP options to HIV-negative individuals at risk, including those who are sexually active or who inject drugs.
Syringe Exchange Program (SEP)
Provides free and confidential syringe exchange services through fixed sites and mobile outreach to reduce the spread of HIV and hepatitis C among people who inject drugs.
The Q Center
Safe, affirming space for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults offering after-school activities, support groups, educational workshops, and events like Pride Prom.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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HIV/AIDS Prevention and Support Services 2 activities
- Deliver HIV, STI, and HCV testing and prevention servicesProvides rapid, confidential testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C, chlamydia, and gonorrhea at fixed sites in Syracuse, Utica, and Watertown, as well as through mobile units and community outreach events. Offers PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) services, including clinical evaluation, prescription, and follow-up care, to reduce the risk of HIV infection among high-risk populations.
- Deliver peer-led health education and outreachEngages and trains Peer Educators and community members to promote health services, conduct outreach, facilitate educational sessions on drug user health and sexual wellness, and support HIV/STI/HCV testing initiatives. Hosts monthly peer meetings in each region with ongoing staff and managerial support.
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Opioid Harm Reduction Services 2 activities
- Operate syringe exchange programs and harm reduction servicesOperates fixed and mobile syringe exchange programs to prevent the spread of HIV, hepatitis C, and other bloodborne pathogens among people who inject drugs. Services include distribution of safer injection supplies through peer networks, wound care, medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), and comprehensive medical support via a Harm Reduction Medical Clinic, mobile outreach, and telehealth across nine counties in Upstate New York.
- Provide overdose prevention training and distribute naloxoneProvides free and confidential overdose prevention education and distributes naloxone (Narcan) to equip individuals to respond to opioid overdoses. Conducts street outreach and offers prison-based education and transitional planning as part of broader opioid overdose prevention activities.
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LGBTQ+ and Community-Based Educational Scholarships 1 activity
- Award scholarships to LGBTQ+ youth and alliesFunds four $500 scholarships annually to LGBTQ+ youth and allies aged 16–26 who are enrolled in accredited post-secondary institutions.
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Health Insurance Enrollment Assistance 1 activity
- Offer health insurance navigation and enrollment assistanceOperates a navigator program that provides free, year-round, confidential assistance with enrollment in Medicaid, Child Health Plus, Essential Plans, and other health insurance options through the NY State of Health Official Health Plan Marketplace. Implements the Positive Health Access Program (PHAP), a targeted minority outreach, education, and enrollment initiative for individuals living with HIV across 14 counties in New York State.
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Community Resource Navigation and Support Services 1 activity
- Provide wraparound support services for people with chronic illnessesDelivers comprehensive support services addressing health, housing, nutrition, employment, transportation, mental health, and other social determinants of health for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and other chronic illnesses, people who use drugs, and others in need. Services are available across nine counties in Upstate New York.
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LGBTQ+ Community Support and Resource Centers 1 activity
- Support LGBTQ+ youth and families through affirming programsProvides adolescent sexual health programming, affirming spaces, education, housing support, and advocacy services for LGBTQ+ youth and young adults. Operates a Family Peer Advocacy program to support parents of transgender and gender nonconforming youth, and delivers gender-specific prevention programs tailored to women, men, and gender-diverse individuals.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$10.53M
Contributions & grants$8.69M83%
Program service revenue$1.23M12%
Investment income$-17K-0%
Other revenue$627K
expenses
Total expenses$10.08M
Program expenses85%
Admin / overhead13%
Fundraising2%
Salaries & benefits$6.65M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.77M
Cash$966K
Investments$0
Liabilities$1.09M
Net assets$3.68M
Liquid reserves1.1 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -1.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA ALFORD | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $167K |
| NIRAV PATEL | HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE | 40 | $105K |
board members · 9
- COLIN CROWLEY — DIRECTOR
- DAVINE BEY — DIRECTOR
- GEORGINA HEGNEY — CHAIR
- JALEEL CAMPBELL — DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER WOODMAN — SECRETARY
- LISA GREENPOPE — VICE CHAIR
- MADELYN MURRAY — TREASURER
- STEPHANIE FEDORKA ESQ — DIRECTOR
- WILLIAM WOLFE ESQ — DIRECTOR
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Apretude Partner — Provides long-acting injectable medication used in PrEP services administered every two months
- Descovy Partner — Provides medication used in PrEP services offered by ACR Health
- Harm Reduction Medical Clinic Partner — Harm Reduction Medical Clinic is part of ACR Health’s Drug User Health Hub network, delivering integrated medical services to people who use drugs.
- NY State of Health Partner — Collaborates with the NY State of Health Official Health Plan Marketplace to assist consumers with health insurance enrollment.
- NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute Government — Partner for training registration support and account assistance.
- New York State Department of Health Funder — Funds the Q Center’s Family Peer Advocacy program
- Onondaga County Department of Children & Family Services Funder — Funds the Q Center’s Family Peer Advocacy program
- Syringe Exchange Program Partner — Syringe Exchange Program is a service component of ACR Health’s harm reduction initiatives.
- Truvada Partner — Provides medication used in PrEP services offered by ACR Health
- Yeztugo Partner — Provides newly-approved long-acting injectable medication used in PrEP services administered every six months
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Community-Based and Affirming Service Modelmethodology: affirming-space-modelBy delivering services through community-based, culturally affirming spaces—particularly for LGBTQ+ youth and minorities affected by HIV—we improve health outcomes, because safety, trust, and identity validation increase service utilization and sustained engagement.
- Harm Reduction Approachmethodology: harm_reductionBy meeting individuals where they are with nonjudgmental support, practical tools, and education, we reduce health risks and improve well-being for people who use drugs, because this approach reduces stigma and increases engagement in care.
- Health Navigation for Marginalized Populationsmethodology: health_navigator_programBy providing trained Navigators to assist with health insurance enrollment and system navigation, we increase access to care for minorities and people affected by chronic illness, because personalized guidance overcomes structural barriers to coverage.
- Peer-Led Outreach and Service Deliverymethodology: peer-led outreachBy training and deploying peers with lived experience to deliver harm reduction supplies and health education, we increase access and engagement among marginalized populations, because trusted relationships overcome stigma and systemic avoidance of traditional services.