In 2011 all of its operations moved under one bigger and better roof at 710 S.5th Street.In the fall of 2014,it added a second location when it took over the historic LGBT bookstore Giovanni's Room at 12th and Pine, which now operates as Philly AIDS Thrift @Giovanni's Room.
The store is run with support from amazing volunteers.The public donates thrift items that are then resold and turned into donations.PAT then distributes those funds to over 20 different HIV/AIDS service organizations through their annual grant-giving program.In 2020,they awarded 24 organizations over $200,000+.
In addition to our cash contributions,Philly AIDS Thrift provides free store vouchers to Philly area HIV/AIDS service providers for distribution to clients needing clothing assistance and household necessities.
According to the City of Philadelphia AIDS Activities Coordinating Office,Philadelphia is the epicenter of Pennsylvania's HIV/AIDS epidemic. More than 30,000 Philadelphia residents are living with the virus that causes AIDS. Many people do not know their status and have never tested.
