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As we move into 2026, Minority AIDS Support Services (MASS) is intentionally evolving how we approach fundraising, community engagement, and program visibility. This is not about doing more. It is about doing what works. With shifts in funding and increasing demand for accessible, stigma-free services, MASS is implementing a more strategic, diversified model that prioritizes: Sustainable revenue streams Community-led awareness…

If we were asked to describe 2025 in one phrase, it would be this: staying present. At MASS, our work has never been about checking boxes or hosting events just to say we did. We're all about showing up compassionately and without judgment for people who need access to care. And this year, we showed up over and over again.…

Getting tested for HIV can feel daunting. Fear, stigma, and uncertainty often hold people back from taking that first step toward peace of mind. But what if testing didn’t have to be intimidating? What if it felt safe, welcoming, and full of hope... like being part of a community? That’s exactly what Minority AIDS Support Services (MASS) is making happen…

When it comes to men’s health, the prostate is one of the most talked-about—and yet least understood—parts of the body. For many men, conversations about prostate health only begin when problems appear. But knowledge is power, and the earlier we learn, the better we can protect our health. What is the Prostate? The prostate is a small gland, about the…