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Stand With Us

At the heart of Whitman-Walker, our mission is to ensure that every person knows that they are respected, supported, and safe in our care. For more than 50 years, Whitman-Walker has been a compassionate resource for our most underserved neighbors.

At a time when many in our community are facing challenges and attacks, our purpose remains clear: to be a Healthcare, Health Research and Policy home that sees the person first and treats every patient, client, and neighbor with dignity, respect, and love.

Many of our neighbors are now facing uncertain futures amid attacks on their dignity, basic human rights and access to affirming care. The time has arrived for all of us to be visible and to stand up for our friends, neighbors, and each other.

At Whitman-Walker, we see community. We hear community. We need community. Whitman-Walker is community.

During times of great challenges, Whitman-Walker has always turned to our community for hope, inspiration, and support – and we need you now more than ever!

We invite you to STAND WITH US as we continue our fight for all people to live healthy, love openly, and achieve equity and inclusion.

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Subscribe to “The Pulse”

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Signing up for the monthly Whitman-Walker Foundation newsletter is a great way to learn about our latest updates, volunteer opportunities, important announcements, hear patient stories and other important opportunities related to our work.

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Join Us as a Community Action Partner

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At a time when many in our community are facing challenges and attacks, and when essential public health is threatened, it is time to be visible and stand up for our friends and neighbors.

We have already lost essential funding for research and HIV prevention. When the funding from the government was not there, the community always was, and we need you now more than ever before.

We are honored to share our initial list of Community Partners.

Do you own a local bar, restaurant, or other business? There is still time to join us.

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Attend an event that benefits
Whitman-Walker

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Whether a happy hour at your local bar, a drag brunch on a Saturday, a concert at a favorite venue, or an official event hosted by Whitman-Walker, attending an event is an easy and fun way to support our important work and stand up for some of our most underserved community members.

Whitman-Walker is grateful to our community partners who help us to raise vital funds for our important mission to ensure that all people are seen for who they are, treated with dignity and respect, and afforded equal opportunity to health and wellbeing.

Upcoming Community Partner Events:

Please check out Whitman-Walker’s Flickr page for some great memories from our past Community Partner events!
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Be on the lookout for additional community partner events!

Every year Whitman-Walker hosts a variety of events to bring attention to our work in the community and help support our lifesaving programs.

Banner for the 2026 "Going the Extra Mile" benefit for Whitman-Walker Health’s Legal Services, celebrating 40 years of saving lives since 1986.
MAY 6

Going the Extra Mile

Now in its 40th year, our annual benefit for Whitman-Walker’s Legal Services program, recognizes the impact of a program that began in 1986 and ranks as the nation’s longest-running medical-legal partnership. Every year, our Legal Services provides nearly 3,000 low-income clients with life-saving legal care, to keep them housed, healthy, and safe; and we do that with the generous support of our community.


Located at Baker McKenzie – 815 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006

Logo for the 40th Walk & 5K to End HIV, featuring a white shoe print within an orange circle and bold green and white text—showing how Whitman Walker stand with us in the fight to end HIV.
SEPTEMBER 19

Walk & 5K to End HIV

Located at Anacostia Park in Southeast DC.

The Walk & 5k to End HIV is more than just a fundraiser at Whitman-Walker. In its 40th year, the Walk symbolizes our continued efforts to find a cure for HIV and to stop the stigma surrounding HIV. This fight will take the entire community’s support and commitment.

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November 11

Whitman-Walker Gala

Our Gala is an evening to celebrate and honor the legacy and mission of Whitman-Walker. The evening is a wonderful and festive tribute to community. Cocktails, excellent food, storytelling, music, and dancing are included. Funds from the Gala support Whitman-Walker’s mission and our efforts to serve even more people with accessible, affordable, high-quality compassionate health and wellness care.

November 11 at The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, DC, please come back as more details are announced. 

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Donate to Whitman-Walker

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Become a Monthly Donor

Your monthly gift to Whitman-Walker Foundation helps ensure we continue to be a place where our most underserved neighbors – as well as those living with or affected by HIV – feel supported, welcomed, and respected, all while helping to conserve printed resources and reduce postage expenses. Your generosity helps us to fight stigma and save lives every day.

More Ways to Give

The Whitman-Walker Foundation is a 501©3 non-profit organization. All gifts to the Whitman-Walker Foundation, unless otherwise noted, are considered tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. Whitman-Walker Foundation’s Federal Tax ID number is 82-3889980.

For donation inquires or assistance, please contact Charles Hastings, Foundation & Special Programs Manager, at chastings@whitman-walker.org or (202) 803-6468.