DA DirectAid

DirectAid is an all-volunteer organization that provides one-time emergency interim financial assistance for rent and utilities to qualified applicants with AIDS.  In addition, DirectAid provides referrals to organizations offering comprehensive AIDS services.

In 1984, Bill Rowe founded DirectAid.  His goal was simple: to rally the community to help provide people living with AIDS financial assistance such as rent and utilities, not readily available through other agencies.  Coping with AIDS is extremely difficult - financially, as well as emotionally and spiritually.  DirectAid assistance allows people to remain in the comfort of their homes, in an atmosphere more conducive to healing.

Office space and equipment are donated and the staff is made up of volunteers.  This ensures that every dollar of every donation is used directly for the benefit of  DirectAid clients.

If you are living with AIDS and are in need of assistance, download the application for assistance.  

                                        
Application for Financial Assistance               Application for Financial Assistance
Word document                                                     Acrobat PDF document

Once you have completed the application, bring or mail it to:

DirectAid
3439 North Halsted Street, Lower Level
Chicago, IL 60657

If you would like to make a donation or volunteer your time to DirectAid, contact us today.