About Us

Our Story Supporting PLWH
FAP was founded in 1987 by a group of concerned residents who were driven to help their friends and loved ones stricken by HIV/AIDS who had nowhere else to turn and could no longer work full-time. In a group member’s living room, this band of Samaritans pooled their own resources to help with buying groceries, rides to the doctor, paying utility bills, and feeding pets.
Mission
FAP’s mission is to improve the lives of those affected by HIV through comprehensive support services and prevent HIV infections through education and outreach programs.
Vision
Our vision is a community with no new HIV infections. We want to create a safe environment where individuals impacted by HIV are achieving health care equity with support services that help them get optimal health and well-being.
FAP is committed to reducing the stigma of HIV/AIDS in our community. Our staff has pledged to fight ignorance, promote education and understanding around HIV/AIDS, and to protect the humanity of our clients and their families.
Our Team of Dedicated Staff
Administration
La Monica Stowers, Interim Executive Director
Marie Francois, Director of Programs
Litza Reilly, Manager of Housing Programs
Operations
Angelica Cespedes, Program Support Assistant
Selvio Martinez, Operations Manager
Yosselin Gonzalez, Central Fund Manager
Administration
Maritza Tona, Executive Director
Marie Francois, Director of Programs
La Monica Stowers, Director of Contracts and Grants
Litza Reilly, Manager of Housing Programs
Operations
Angelica Cespedes, Program Support Assistant
Candice Hicks, Program Support
Selvio Martinez, Operations Manager
Yosselin Gonzalez, Central Fund Manager
Housing Assistance
Leslie Evans, Housing Coordinator
Keith Billig, Housing Case Manager
Candice Hicks, Quality Monitor
Jose Millan, Housing Case Manager
Irene Ramirez, Housing Specialist LA County
Maria Valles, Housing Specialist LA County
Olga Esparza, Housing Specialist LA County
Monica Martinez-Alfaro, Housing Specialist LA County
Carolina Velasquez-Ybarra, Housing Specialist LA County
Transportation Assistance-Van Connect
Rafael Gallardo, Driver
Joe Wilkins, Driver
Greg Zarco, Mobility Coordinator/Housing Quality Assurance
Outreach Services
Rosie Plancarte, Social Media Outreach Coordinator
Get More Information
If you would like to learn more about us, contact our organization today. We look forward to speaking with you.
Our Sponsors & Partners

Elizabeth Taylor AIDS foundation
2020 grant to link and retain women living with HIV to healthcare

Inland Empire Funders Alliance
2020 grant to provide COVID-19 emergency relief services for people living with HIV

Inland SoCal United Way
2021-2022 grant to provide behavioral health services for people living with HIV in the Inland Empire.

Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson
2022 grant to provide behavioral health services for people living with HIV in Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

Kaiser Permanente Baldwin Park Medical Center
2020 grant to link and retain people living with HIV to healthcare in the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles County.

Kaiser Permanente Fontana Medical Center
2020-2021 grant to provide behavioral health services for people living with HIV in San Bernardino County.

Kaiser Permanente Riverside Medical Center
2020-2021 grant to link and retain people living with HIV to healthcare in Riverside County.

The Ralph M. Parsons Foundation
2021-2022 grant is to provide general operating support for HIV services in Los Angeles County

San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
2021-2022 grant to provide behavioral health services for people living with HIV in San Bernardino and Riverside Counties.

The Weingart Foundation
2019-2021 grant to provide operating support for services for people living with HIV in Southern California.
Updated 04/2021


Union Pacific
2020 grant to provide COVID-19 emergency relief services for people living with HIV.
S. MARK TAPER FOUNDATION
The 2021-2022 grant will provide mental health outpatient treatment to people living with HIV in San Bernardino, Riverside, and Los Angeles Counties.
2022-2024 grant to support Ending the HIV Epidemic through our Enhanced Continuum of Health Opportunities for HIV Care Linkage Program