Center for Multicultural Wellness a

Programs

1. Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program. (HOPWA) The Center for Multicultural Wellness and Prevention is the recipient of Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) funds for the Eligible Metropolitan Statistical Area (EMSA) serving Orange, Seminole, Lake, and Osceola Counties. Program funds were used to assist HOPWA eligible participants in maintaining stable housing arrangements, reducing their risk of homelessness, and improving their access to care. From October 1, 2024, to September 30, 2025, CMWP provided HOPWA services to 631 individuals and families. Of the 631 individuals and families who received services, 180 received Short-Term Rent, Mortgage, and Utility assistance; 71 received Deposit and First Month assistance; 40 received Tenant-Based Rental Assistance; 13 received Facility-Based Housing; and 327 received Support Services. In addition, another 265 beneficiaries who resided in the household also received assistance,total 896

   $1,334,685 spent
   43% of program spending

2. The objective of the Ryan White Part A program is to improve the quality of life for Persons with HIV by providing Medical Case Management (MCM), Referral for Healthcare and Support Services (RS), and Psychosocial Support (PEER) services For the 2025 calendar year, the number of CMWPs clients on HIV Antiretroviral Therapy remained a strong 96%. Viral Suppression was down 10% to 82%. CMWPs Ryan White Part A client demographics for 2025 were as follows: 66% Male, 32% Female, and 2% Transgender

   $938,186 spent
   30% of program spending

3. Other Local Programs

   $612,909 spent
   20% of program spending

4. Minority AIDS Initiative - Antiretroviral Treatment Access Services (MAI-ARTAS) The goal of the Minority AIDS Initiative Antiretroviral Treatment Access Services (MAI-ARTAS) Program is to identify recently diagnosed HIV+ individuals and HIV+ individuals who have been out of care for six months or more and link these consumers to medical care. The team of Care Coordinators, Non-Medical Case Managers, Peer Mentors, and HOPWA Case Managers strategically worked together to help identify HIV+ individuals and link them back to medical care. The MAI-ARTAS Care Coordinators have assisted these individuals by linking them to medical services and other community resourcesDuring the year 2025, the MAI-ARTAS team met and exceeded all the objectives and contract deliverables. A total of one hundred fifty-nine (159) clients were enrolled in the MAI-ARTAS program, and all of them were linked and seen by a medical provider. The MAI-ARTAS Program ended in November 2025.

   $153,245 spent
   5% of program spending

5. PROJECT AWARE: -HIV Counseling and TestingDuring the 2025 fiscal year, the Project Aware program met all its objectives despite the many challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Project managers worked tirelessly to compensate for the low turnout at the various testing locations. The myths and taboos within our communities about HIV/AIDS played a role in the low participation rate at certain locations in the EMA. To increase the success rate of identifying individuals who are HIV+, the myths and taboos still need to be addressed. Overall, the Project Aware program was very successful because, despite the many challenges faced, many in the community were given an opportunity to get tested for HIV and to know their status. A big emphasis during the year was on Ending the HIV Epidemic. We provided 254 HIV screenings and tests during the year. The project ended on June 30, 2025.Through various outreach activities, the Center reached 7561 individuals

   $100,572 spent
   3% of program spending

The 5 programs described on its FY2024 Form 990, listed largest first by expense. Program spending in total: $3,139,597.