AIDS Legal Referral Panel

AIDS Legal Referral Panel Advancing & protecting the rights, dignity, & health of people living with HIV/AIDS in the Bay Area.

Our mission is to advance and protect the rights, dignity, and health of people living with HIV/AIDS in the Bay Area. We accomplish this through direct legal representation by one of our Staff attorneys, by careful placement of clients with one of our 500 volunteer Panel attorneys, and by connecting our clients to non-legal service providers to secure other vital resources. Every year, we help tho

usands of clients stay in their homes, gain access to healthcare, become legal citizens, improve their finances, and connect to other community services. By addressing their legal problems, ALRP seeks to improve our clients’ health and well-being.

A couple of months ago, ALRP's immigration team filed our first habeas corpus petition in federal court and successfully...
09/02/2026

A couple of months ago, ALRP's immigration team filed our first habeas corpus petition in federal court and successfully saw our client released from detention as a result. This work wouldn't be possible without deep partnership and coordination among the network of Bay Area legal aid organizations and HIV/AIDS service providers, the vital work of our local rapid response hotlines, and of course ALRP's network of Panel Attorneys who volunteer their time to provide lifesaving support to our clients. Grateful for everyone who played a part in getting our neighbor back home safe ❤️

Join us in welcoming Danna Pasos to ALRP as our new DreamSF Fellow!DreamSF is a paid leadership and professional develop...
09/01/2026

Join us in welcoming Danna Pasos to ALRP as our new DreamSF Fellow!

DreamSF is a paid leadership and professional development program for immigrant students and emerging professionals, offering hands-on experience with social justice organizations around the Bay Area.

Born in Quintana Roo, Mexico, and raised in San Rafael, California, Danna’s experience as a first-generation college graduate residing in a predominantly immigrant community shaped her education and career goals. Danna graduated from San Francisco State University (SFSU) with a double major in Sociology and Race and Resistance Studies. At SFSU, Danna focused on researching undocumented student needs and, in her community, continues to support immigrants through Know Your Rights trainings, distribution of “red cards,” and citizenship test support. As part of the restaurant labor force, Danna is also passionate about improving the wages and labor conditions of immigrant workers in this sector through advocacy and labor organizing.

During her fellowship with ALRP, Danna will work with our Staff Attorney Rafael Benzecry to support our clients on various immigration matters. Please join us in welcoming Danna to the team!

"I want you to know that this was not simply a legal matter for me. I genuinely do not think I could have survived being...
08/19/2026

"I want you to know that this was not simply a legal matter for me. I genuinely do not think I could have survived being evicted. The prospect of losing my housing was awful, and you gave me a path through..."

Marcus is one of hundreds of housing clients our team of lawyers, paralegals, and social workers help each year.

We are proud to announce that four-time Olympic gold medal diver Greg Louganis will receive the 2026 Clint Hockenberry L...
08/06/2026

We are proud to announce that four-time Olympic gold medal diver Greg Louganis will receive the 2026 Clint Hockenberry Leadership Award for his bravery and resilience in using his voice and visibility to combat the stigma, isolation, and hostility faced by people living with HIV and transform the public’s perception of the virus.

Named for ALRP’s first Executive Director, who led the organization from 1986 until his death from AIDS in 1992, the Hockenberry Award is given each year to an individual whose work reflects a lifetime of service to the HIV/AIDS community.

Read more here: https://www.alrp.org/news/greg-louganis-to-receive-the-clint-hockenberry-award/

Last year, 40% of ALRP’s clients were over age 60. As the population of older adults served by ALRP grows, we are increa...
07/28/2026

Last year, 40% of ALRP’s clients were over age 60. As the population of older adults served by ALRP grows, we are increasingly seeing them targeted for financial exploitation through scams ranging from Social Security and Medi-Cal impersonations to the type of high-pressure tactics our client Gerard experienced.

Last year, the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging reported that seniors over age 60 were disproportionately targeted and lost a staggering *$4.8 billion* to scams, which are becoming more widespread and more sophisticated.

ALRP’s client services team intervenes early when possible, reviewing payment notices that our clients have received and identifying whether they’re fraudulent. Other times, we advocate for clients like Gerard—helping them assert their rights against the bad actors that have violated them.

Yesterday, we gathered in Golden Gate Park with organizations from across the region for the 40th Anniversary of AIDS Wa...
07/20/2026

Yesterday, we gathered in Golden Gate Park with organizations from across the region for the 40th Anniversary of AIDS Walk - the largest and most visible HIV/AIDS fundraising event in Northern California.

We are so grateful to everyone who supported our team, the Legal Eagles, through their generous donations. This year, we were the #2 top fundraising team!

Now, we are only $2,200 away from our goal of $35,000. Can you help us cross the finish line?

Visit https://sf.aidswalk.net/alrp to donate.

Your support will enable our in-house legal staff and volunteer Panel attorneys to meet the pressing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS day in and day out.

Diego knew he had been granted immigration relief many years ago, but he no longer had the documentation to prove it. Th...
07/16/2026

Diego knew he had been granted immigration relief many years ago, but he no longer had the documentation to prove it. Through multiple strategies and attempts, ALRP Immigration Attorney Rafael Benzecry was able to confirm that Diego had been granted asylum in 1996--and get Diego the official documentation he needs to show proof of his immigration status moving forward.

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