Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation

06/26/2026

🌈 Your Pride Finale weekend starts here! 🌈

Looking for ways to celebrate Pride while giving back? SAAF has an incredible lineup of community events happening this weekend, with proceeds supporting our mission to promote health, well-being, and social justice across Southern Arizona.

🎤 Friday | 7:00 PM
Amplified Pride Karaoke Fundraiser at Bumsted's
Grab the mic, sing your heart out, and celebrate Pride with friends—all while supporting SAAF!

🎭 Friday | 10:00 PM
Carnivale at Hotel Congress
Join Loud & Proud and Circus Sanctuary for a night of house music, baile, performances, vendors, and Pride celebration benefiting SAAF. Free entry • 21+

💪 Saturday | 8:30 AM
244 Pride Workout at Gym 244
Kick off your Saturday with a free community workout, then stick around for the pool party and BBQ. Celebrate Pride, move together, and help support SAAF's life-changing work.

Every event this weekend is an opportunity to celebrate our community while making a difference. We hope to see you there! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

06/22/2026

Join Us Tomorrow! Southern Arizona AIDS Foundation and The Loft Cinema have partnered to present "The Loft Pride Series" during LGBTQ+ Pride Month celebrating films that have shaped and influenced q***r culture and expression.

Join us tomorrow for a special screening and stay for the discussion following the viewing of My Own Private Idaho. Written and Directed by Gus Van Sant and starring River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves. Get your tickets today! https://loftcinema.org/showtimes/my-own-private-idaho/

06/18/2026

Pride Month is often filled with celebration, visibility, and community. But behind the parades and festivities is a reality many LGBTQ+ people in Southern Arizona face every day: finding affordable housing, accessing affirming healthcare, receiving HIV prevention and treatment services, and having safe spaces where they can simply be themselves.

In his recent Arizona Daily Star opinion piece, SAAF CEO Dr. Carlos A. Hernández discusses how increasing demand for LGBTQ+ and HIV-related services is colliding with funding uncertainty and policy challenges nationwide. At a time when many organizations are being asked to do more with less, community-based programs remain critical lifelines for thousands of Southern Arizonans.

The article highlights the importance of protecting access to healthcare, supporting LGBTQ+ youth, addressing housing instability, and ensuring people living with HIV continue to receive the services they need to thrive. It also serves as a reminder that Pride began as a movement for equality and dignity—and that work continues today.

We invite you to read Carlos's full perspective and learn more about the challenges and opportunities facing our community.

Read the article here:
https://tucson.com/opinion/column/article_d2f54e31-6d86-494f-8438-4983615c317c.html

06/17/2026

🌈 SAAF AT BISBEE PRIDE! 🌈
Stop By Our Booth Friday the 19th & Saturday the 20th!

🎉 Grab FREE swag
❤️ Learn about SAAF programs and services
🏳️‍🌈 Find resources for HIV prevention, LGBTQ+ support, health services, youth programs, housing assistance, and more

📍 Find us at Bisbee Pride
📅 Friday the 19th & Saturday the 20th

Come say hi, grab some swag, and learn how SAAF supports communities across Southern Arizona!

06/16/2026

Don't miss your chance to see the fabulous Drag Brunch at Highwire! Great brunch and tasty opportunity to help support SAAF.

HighWire's annual Drag Brunch returns for another amazing year at The Grand!

06/13/2026

🐾🌈 Headed to Out West? Support SAAF and our Pet Pantry while you're there!

Bring a donation of pet supplies and receive $5 off admission at the gate. Donations to SAAF's Pet Pantry help support clients who may be struggling to meet their pets' needs during difficult times. Because pets are family too, no one should have to choose between caring for themselves and caring for the companions they love.

Most needed items include:
🐶 Dog food
🐱 Cat food
🥫 Wet food
🦴 Treats
🐾 Cat litter
🐕 Puppy pads
🧼 Other pet care supplies

Every donation helps keep local people and their beloved pets healthy, happy, and together. 💙

We'll see you at Out West!

06/12/2026

Last Night, in preparation of the anniversary of Philip Walsted’s death, we gathered in remembrance, reflection, and community.

SAAF and Tucson Q***r Story hosted a screening of Love & Hate – Philip Walsted from Murdered at First Sight (Season 3, Episode 9), which tells the story of Philip’s life and the brutal hate crime that took his life in Tucson in 2002. Philip was murdered by a neo-Nazi in an attack later recognized as a hate crime.

Following the screening, we were honored to hear from Philip’s partner, Jonathan, who joined us via Zoom for a heartfelt conversation about love, loss, memory, and resilience. Together, we reflected on Philip’s legacy and the importance of preserving our community’s stories.

Afterward, we walked to Philip’s memorial bench, which looks across toward the home he and Jonathan once shared. There, we placed candles at the memorial stone and spent time in quiet reflection, discussing what Philip’s life and story can teach us today.

During Pride Month, it is easy to celebrate how far we have come. It is equally important to remember why Pride exists in the first place. Philip’s story reminds us that the fight against hate, violence, and discrimination is not confined to history books. It requires our continued vigilance, advocacy, and commitment to protecting one another.

We remember Philip. We honor his life. And we recommit ourselves to building a world where every LGBTQ+ person can live openly, safely, and with dignity. Please Help Share Philips story with the world.

🏳️‍🌈❤️

Watch Love & Hate – Philip Walsted Below:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGW23QskN-Y

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06/08/2026

Before Pride became a celebration, it was a fight for visibility, dignity, and justice.

Join SAAF and Tucson Q***r Story on June 11 for a powerful evening of reflection and conversation as we screen Murdered at First Sight: Love and Hate, a documentary exploring the life and tragic murder of Philip Walsted and the lasting impact of anti-LGBTQ+ violence in Tucson.

Together, we'll honor Philip's memory, remember those we've lost to hate, and reaffirm our commitment to building a safer, more inclusive future for our community.

🗓 June 11
📍 Thornhill Lopez Center on 4th
🎥 Murdered at First Sight: Love and Hate
💜 Hosted by SAAF & Tucson Q***r Story

Rsvp Here>>> https://www.eventbrite.com/e/love-hate-a-community-screening-conversation-tickets-1990207669715?aff=oddtdtcreator
Because our stories matter. Our history matters. And remembrance is an act of resilience.

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06/08/2026

The wait is almost over… Drag Brunch is THIS MONTH 😍

On June 21, join us at The Grand for HighWire’s annual Drag Brunch featuring signature cocktails, brunch favorites, and unforgettable performances 🍾

Start the morning with a cocktail reception at 10am before you grab your seat 🍸

Use promo code DRAG10OFF during the first week of June for $10 off your ticket 🎟️

This event sells out every year, so secure your spot while you can — all while supporting SAAF ❤️

21+ only

06/05/2026

🌈👠✨ Are you a Friend of Dorothy? ✨👠🌈

This Pride Month, we're sending one lucky winner somewhere over the rainbow... and straight to Las Vegas!

🎰 Win an unforgettable getaway featuring:
🌈 Two VIP tickets to The Wizard of Oz at the Sphere
🏨 Two-night stay at The Venetian Las Vegas
💳 $100 gift card

📅Getaway dates: October 9–11

🎟️ Raffle Tickets:
💖 1 for $5
💖 3 for $10
💖 5 for $20
💖 12 for $50

Get your tickets here! >>>>> https://secure.qgiv.com/for/pride2026raffle/event/prideraffle/

Whether you're following the yellow brick road or just feeling a little extra fabulous this Pride Month, every ticket helps support SAAF's vital programs and services for our community.

✨ There's no place like giving back. ✨

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