DIFFASanFrancisco

12/07/2025

Learn more about Ward 86 on our website: diffasanfrancisco.org

04/11/2025

08/12/2023

It's International Youth Day! Young people play a vital role in raising HIV/AIDS awareness. Let's educate ourselves and empower the next generation to create a healthier future.

07/30/2023

Happy International Day of Friendship! Spread love and support friends affected by HIV/AIDS in our community. Together, we can make a DIFFArence.

07/25/2023

Design isn't just about aesthetics, it's about purpose. Let's design a better world together.

07/08/2023

Did you know that Ward 86 at UCSF is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS care? Learn more about their innovative programs that have transformed the lives of countless individuals. https://bit.ly/aboutWard86

07/06/2023

🎗️🌈 A New Era of Design, Philanthropy, and Social Justice Begins! 🌈🎗️

Dear friends, colleagues, and change-makers,

Welcome to , Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS, San Francisco, a nonprofit organization that has been making a tangible impact nationwide for the past 40 years. Our mission is simple but powerful: we believe in the power of design to change lives. Through our work, we support the fight against HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and food scarcity, while fostering mental health wellness, inclusivity, and inspiring positive change.

It is an absolute honor to co-chair this chapter alongside Raul Cabrera III. With 23+ combined years of volunteering for DIFFA SF, we professionally represent various design communities, including digital, information, technical, interior, and fashion. We follow in the footsteps of Chairman Emeritus Randall Shields and dedicated member Barbara Waldman, who have dedicated 30+ years to the SF chapter. The pandemic significantly impacted our community, amplifying the need for our mission. Randy and Barbara's legacy and commitment to making a inspire us as we emerge from these challenging times to plan our first post-pandemic event for this Fall!

Our beloved beneficiary, , at UCSF, has been a pioneering healthcare center at the forefront of the fight against for the past 40 years. By partnering with Monica Gandhi, MD, Diane Havlir, MD, and Jon Oskarsson, RN, MN, we ensure critical medical services, support, education, and research are available to those in need.

Our success relies on passionate individuals like you. Whether you advocate for social justice, support the + community, or believe in the transformative power of design, your voice matters. Join us on this incredible journey of empathy, inspiration, and action by engaging, volunteering, and collaborating with us to effect real change. Together, we'll create a world that embraces diversity, champions equality, and supports the vulnerable.

Stay tuned for upcoming events, volunteer opportunities, and inspiring stories by following us on social media or subscribing to our newsletter at www.diffasanfrancisco.org.

With gratitude and determination,
Rachael & Raul



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11/23/2019

DO IT for DIFFA today! It’s the last of our 10-day online fundraising campaign—and we’d like to thank you for coming along the ride. You’re always welcome to donate to DIFFA-SF through the same link (DIFFA-sf.org). We appreciate you ✨👏

11/21/2019

Just realized Dining by Design is a dinner party for HIV/AIDS? Kind of like Thanksgiving for a cause—with Thanksgiving around the corner, what are you thankful for? We’re thankful for your support, the design community, and for organizing that focus on helping marginalized individuals living with HIV/AIDS (amongst other things 😉. Donate to Do it for DIFFA today! There are many in Ward 86 that are thankful.