"Grassroot Soccer is thrilled to be a grant recipient of the Red Ribbon Foundation," said Dr. Tommy Clark, Founder and CEO.  "With their investment, our programs will reach even more African youth with the knowledge, life skills, and support to live HIV-free."

"We are delighted to receive this generous grant for Camp Viva from The Red Ribbon Foundation.  The funding will enable us to accept more campers and provide an opportunity families affected by HIV/AIDS to escape their city environments and enjoy friendship, support and respite."

"We are grateful for the addition of $8,000 of funding for our Maitri Café,” said Matt Shelly, Senior Vice President of Health and Human Services at Greyston.  “Our cafe provides a very important service for the nearly 100 HIV+ individuals we serve through our housing and outpatient day program segments.  The tasty, ample diverse selection of food served there provides the foundation of health for our clients, many of whom have other health conditions, beyond HIV, that impact their immunity and overall well being"

According to Rhonda DeLetis, Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations, “St. Luke’s LifeWorks and the Red Ribbon Foundation have a long history of being partners in the fight against AIDS.  Initial funding assisted LifeWorks in opening the first AIDS residence in Connecticut.  Today, support from the Red Ribbon Foundation will allow people prepare for a more promising tomorrow in a home of their own through the Independence Fund.”

 “Funding from the Red Ribbon Foundation ensures that Sekolo can provide self-confidence building activities for kids living with HIV or affected by the virus in Namibia.  This grant lets 100+ children participate in a dance and soccer program which develops their sense of self-worth and increase their resilience to the affects of HIV in their communities.”  Elizabeth Robinson, Founder and CEO