African Family Health Organization (AFAHO) has just been named as an ACE CBO. 

AFAHO’s core mission is to assist, serve and empower African and Caribbean immigrants in order to improve their access to healthcare and social services. AFAHO also serves the health and educational needs of other disadvantaged people in various parts of Africa. To learn more about AFAHO please visit their website at www.afaho.org.

Cable Positive’s Tony Cox Community Fund

Cable Positive’s Tony Cox Community Fund is a national grant program that offers funding to CBOs, ASOs, and cable systems that join forces to present programs or public service announcements regarding HIV/AIDS.  Cable positive donates $100,000 to be divided among different organizations to help sponsor these programs.  Visit http://www.cablepositive.org/programs-tonycox.html to learn more about the requirements.

Now available, 33 principles for which a nonprofit organization can use to govern its everyday operations

The panel on the Nonprofit Sector created 33 principles in an effort to reduce questionable acts with regards to charitable funds and to enhance the public’s perception and maintain the public’s belief in nonprofit organizations.  Click here for the full report.

The gross income allowance for SPBP has been increased

The Special Pharmaceutical Benefits Program (SPBP), the HIV/AIDS component, has announced that the gross annual income allowance has been increased.  An individual applying for SPBP can now gross $35,000/year.  All questions should be directed to SPBP via email SPBP@state.pa.us, phone 1-800-922-9384, or US mail SPBP, PO Box 8021 Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17105-8021.  Additional information can also be accessed on the office of Medical Assistance Programs website at www.dpw.state.pa.us/omap.