South Arkansas Fights aids (SAFA)
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Who we are
SAFA began in 1989 in the kitchen of a mother who lost her only son to AIDS.
In 1990, South Arkansas Fights AIDS (SAFA) was created and became a 501 (c)(3) Non-profit organization in 1992. SAFA's mission and goal, has been and will continue to be, providing Direct Services to those in rural South Arkansas living with the physical, mental, social, and economic challenges of HIV/AIDS.
Working together
United Way of Union County, Union County Community Foundation, Community Foundation of North Louisiana, First Presbyterian Church, First United Methodist Church, Marrable Hill Church and Arkansas FoodBank are faithful contributors.
Our impact
Union County, where the office is locate, is in the Top 20 for poorest counties in Arkansas. SAFA has chosen the Emergency Assistance Program because the HIV/AIDS clients in this area are pretty much on their own in regards of assistance.
In addition to the Direct Service Program,
(Food Pantry, Clothes Closet, Prescription Co-Pay, Utility and Tansportation Assistance)
SAFA provides free oral HIV testing, prevention education and literature.
Staff takes every opportunity to inform the community of its mission.
*To learn more, click the Services Button at the top of the page.
Food Pantry
SAFA's Food pantry is dedicated to those living with or affected by the HIV/AIDS virus.SAFA is a generously sponsored by Arkansas Food Bank.
FREE Oral HIV Testing
The rapid oral HIV test detects antibodies made by the immune system in response to HIV infection, just like the standard blood antibody test. The rapid oral test, however, detects these antibodies in oral fluid, and doesn't require a blood sample.FREE to EVERYONECall to setup an appointment
Prevention Education
SAFA provides Sexual education, HIV/AIDS, and STI Educational pamphlets to all. We also provide lectures to the schools, churches and other interested individuals.Call to setup an appointment.
528
Donated
Volunteer Hours
in 2022
20th
Arkansas Ranks 20 out of 50, in the nation's cases of
HIV/AIDS
567
Individuals
Assisted
in 2022
16th
Union County ranks 16 out of 75, in the state of Arkansas in HIV/AIDS cases.
1030
Individuals Counseled
about HIV/AIDS Prevention
in 2022
23rd
El Dorado ranks 23 out of 616, in the state of Arkansas in
HIV/AIDS cases.
30
Individuals
Tested
in 2022
11th
Arkansas ranks 11 out of 50, in the Nation's cases of
Sexual Transmitted Diseases
Donations are ALWAYS appreciated.
*If you would like to donate to our efforts, mailing information is listed.*
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Address
526 West Faulkner Street
El Dorado, AR. 71730
United States
Contact Us
Director: Janet Beane
Operation Manager: Linae Fort
Phone: 870.875.2099
Our Hours
Monday - Thursday
10am - 5pm
Closed for Lunch
11:30am - 1pm
Fridays
CLOSED