ANNUAL REPORT 2013

DESIGNED BY OBIRU LABS

After a two year process of looking for a new home for STAP’s main office, we are pleased to announce that on November 19, 2013, we closed on the purchase of 22 Riverside Drive in Binghamton, at the corner of Oak Street.

With the capable assistance of our Board of Directors, staff, and clients, we deliberated about what we wanted, what we needed and what we could afford. The good news is that we were able to find almost everything we wanted and will be saving a significant amount of money annually, while acquiring a beautiful new space. Our monthly mortgage payment is 35% less than we currently pay in rent. The property also boasts a carriage house, whose tenant pays two-thirds of the aforementioned mortgage. We understand that ownership entails new expenses, but we are now well situated to handle those, given the decrease in our monthly occupancy costs. This move is in line with our ongoing strategy to examine and reduce costs whenever possible in order to concentrate resources toward our mission of preventing new infections and assisting people living with HIV. We want to be explicit about this with our donors and supporters.

Beautifully rebuilt after a fire in 1989, our new location is a circa 1890 home that has been used by a law firm for the last forty years. It has a homier feel than our current space, is in closer proximity to many of our partner agencies and should be easier for many of our clients to travel to. It is a lovely light filled space and we can’t wait to share it with you all. You should expect an invitation in late spring/early summer for an open house.

Thank you for your continued faith, support, trust, volunteer hours and donations. STAP is a successful organization because so many people in our communities give and help. So, as you read this report, please take note of our many successes and gloat just a bit at whatever part you play in them. And for those of you who haven’t yet played a part, come join us soon, there’s always room for one more!

Warmly,

Jerry Halbert, Board President John Barry, Executive Director

FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT & THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jerry Halbert, President

Jamie Cornell, Vice President

Anthony Fiala, Jr., Treasurer

Larry Bailey, Secretary

Reverend Joyce Allen

Angelo Fiori

Melissa Klinko

Erin McElroy

Nancy McGowan

Scott Rosman

Christopher Waters

Andrea Vaioli

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Grants and Program Service Revenue

NYS AIDS Institute 2,313,934

Ryan White Title II 199,378

Center for Disease Control 73,646

Housing Opportunities/People with AIDS 162,644

Broome County Mental Health 101,760

Comprehensive Medicaid Case Management 516,946

Other Grants or Revenue 157,149

Total Grants 3,525,457

Public Support

Donations and Fundraising 388,944

TOTAL SUPPORT AND REVENUE $3,914,401

Program and Support Services

Client Services 1,145,861

Education/Prevention Services 1,354,409

Volunteer and Other Services 75,320

Direct Financial Assistance to Clients 346,714

Administration/General Operations 476,469

Development 227,008

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,625,781

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS JULY 1, 2012 — JUNE 30, 2013

59% NYS AIDS Institute

13% Comprehensive Medicaid Case Management

10% Donations and Fundraising,

5% Ryan White Title II

4% Housing Opportunities/ People with AIDS

4% Other Grants or Revenue

3% Broome County Mental Health

2% Center for Disease Control

81% Program Services

13% Management & Central

6% Development

EXPENDITURES

REVENUE

This year, the Client Services department once again expanded the range of services offered to clients. The department continues to provide a wide range of services from basic one-time advocacy services, to intensive care management, nutrition education, and housing assistance. Staff members have adapted to the ongoing changes in funding by playing to the strengths of each team member, thus ensuring access to necessary services for their clients.

An excellent example of this is the Nutrition Health Education program. Although there were clients who had received nutrition services before from a different agency, they were provided with financial assistance to purchase certain foods but received limited individualized instruction about how to make sure those foods met their health needs. Now clients are provided with financial assistance to make healthy food selections, receive instruction on cooking methods, and also have the information tailored to their health conditions or diagnoses.

The housing program has enhanced their services to include additional supportive case management services and educational curricula. Many clients report that prior to receiving housing assistance, they were chronically unstably housed, often facing evictions, homelessness, and loss of personal belongings several times in the preceding year.

The Treatment Literacy program provides individual and group educational sessions on a variety of medical topics, including: HIV disease management, diabetes, stress management,

cholesterol, kidney and liver health, etc. Clients who are interested in sharing their knowledge with others also have the option to complete a series of modules in order to graduate as a peer.

For many clients, a successful relationship with a care management staff member is the foundation on which they build continued success. A variety of care management options exist, from short-term supportive services to long-term intensive models, so that all clients have the opportunity to access a staff member to assist them with reaching their identified goals. During 2013, STAP provided care management services to over 150 individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Health Homes

The newest element of the Medicaid Care Management program is an initiative called Health Homes. In recognition of the work that STAP has done to provide quality care management services throughout our history, the agency has also been offered the opportunity to participate in this new program. The Health Homes model extends services that were previously only available to select individuals (individuals living with HIV/AIDS and individuals living with a Serious Mental Illness) to many other individuals who are living with a chronic illness. The agency is performing this new work under the DBA designation Southern Tier Care Coordination, in order to serve as many people who would benefit from services throughout our service region.

CLIENT SERVICES

For many clients, a successful relationship with a care management staff member is the foundation on which they build continued success.

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Over the past year, the Prevention Department continued its critical work educating individuals throughout the service region about HIV, Hepatitis C, and relevant techniques to reduce their personal risk. Every year, this department reaches a large number of individuals representing diverse backgrounds. This year was another example of their fine work and dedication.

In 2013, over 1,600 people participated in an individual or small group session with a Prevention Specialist. Additionally, over 14,000 individuals were reached through broader spectrum activities in our communities. The Prevention staff members work diligently to reach individuals throughout the service region who are often chronically underserved. Prevention programs prioritize individuals of greatest need, including: active substance users, LGBTQ populations, youth, incarcerated individuals, and Communities of Color.

An excellent example of these services is Identity, a center for LGBTQ youth and their allies, ages 14–20. Identity has been open to the public for almost five years now, and was just awarded another five year grant contract by the New York

State Department of Health. Strategically located in downtown Binghamton on State Street, the center engages in community building and awareness activities by participating in Binghamton’s First Friday events. In order to increase the capacity of our community to serve LGBTQ populations, the center also does trainings on LGBTQ topics to local high school and college students, as well as interested health and human service providers.

In just 2013 alone, Identity served over 60 youth and trained over 350 community members. The center provides a safe and accepting location for youth to come, play, learn, and make connections with peers in their community. Attendees have the opportunity to participate in a variety of structured and unstructured activities designed to encourage overall health and wellness. Some events, like two semi-annual safer sessions, provide information to prepare youth to make informed decisions about their behaviors. Other sessions, like movie night or crafts, allow participants to interact with peers, socialize, and build their natural support systems. Many participants report that Identity is one of the few places they can go and feel like they are truly accepted and welcome.

PREVENTION SERVICES

Many participants report that Identity is one of the few places they can go and feel like they are truly accepted and welcome.

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On January 25th, we recognized those

individuals, businesses and organizations

in our community that have contributed

significantly to STAP’s mission of HIV prevention

and assisting those with HIV/AIDS in living

healthier lives.

CAUSE FOR CELEBRATION

2013 OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNERS

Gregar & Vicki Braus, College Town Bagels

Jennifer O’Brien, The Magic Paintbrush Project

James Micali & Lee Byar

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Remlik’s Grille & Oyster Bar was the place

to be on February 17th when we held

our first annual AIDS Is A Drag show. Our

professional drag queens, DeDe Kupps, Dusty

Box, Katrina, Virginia Ham, and Seymour

Bush, along with female impersonator, Lee

Byar, helped local celebrities bring their inner

diva to life. The audience was delighted with

newcomers, Eddie Wesoloski from Remlik’s

as Harriett Testease, Shane Rosenthal from

Amici Pub & Pizzeria as Gloria Hole and

Nicole Howard from Lost Dog Café as Nick

McKnight.

On March 24th, the annual Rock Star Celebrity

Bartending Bash took place at Remlik’s Grille

& Oyster Bar. Our hostesses, the fabulous

DeDe, Katrina & Dusty Boxx, kept the crowd

entertained while fifteen bartenders competed

to earn bragging rights. Raising over $4,000,

Michael Libous, once again, earned the title

of Top Bartender. We raised over $17,000

total—breaking a new record!

AIDS IS A DRAG

ROCKSTAR CELEBRITY BARTENDING BASH

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AIDS WALK/RUNThe 2013 AIDS Walk/Run was held on

April 21st at the Greater Binghamton Sports

Complex.

Participants chose their challenge and either

walked, ran or those looking for a bigger

challenge, took part in Patterson’s Punisher.

Some even participated in more than one

event.

AIDS WALK/RUN 2013

RAISED OVER

$50,000!

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BROADWAY BRUNCHOn May 4th, Tranquil Bar & Bistro & STAP

came together again for a sassy, campy, fun-

filled brunch fundraiser. VJ Alex spun the tunes

from some of our favorite Broadway musicals.

Guests enjoyed a delicious brunch, mimosas

and wonderful live performances. Tranquil Bar

& Bistro donated 100% of the proceeds to

STAP!

On June 9th, we hosted our first annual Super

Star Bartender Bash On The Lake in Ithaca.

Several hundred supporters gathered at the

fabulous Boatyard Grill on the Cayuga Lake

Inlet for delicious food, great music and the

chance to cheer on some of Ithaca’s brightest

stars as they engaged in a friendly bartending

competition. A total of $8,900 was raised!

SUPER STAR BARTENDER BASH ON THE LAKE

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DOGGONE FUN ON THE RUNThe eleventh annual Doggone Fun On The

Run was held on July 13th at Otsiningo Park.

Over one hundred of our four-legged friends

came out to support the PAWS (Pets Are

Wonderful Support) Program.

It was a beautiful day for the event and

everyone enjoyed all of the festivities.

WE ARE DELIGHTED TO REPORT THAT

THIS POPULAR EVENT RAISED OVER

$16,000!

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Once again, our 2012 Outstanding

Community Partners, Remlik’s Grille & Oyster

Bar fully sponsored the cost to bring in

nationally known character actor, Russ King,

as Miss Richfield 1981, to Binghamton

on September 29. Only because of such

generosity, would STAP still be able to clear

expenses and not to mention, still raise a few

thousand dollars for the agency at this unique

and entertaining event.

MISS RICHFIELD 1981

On June 14th, female impersonator, Lee Byar

performed his Swan Song, and for the last time

delighting the crowd with his StarCrazy show

in its entirety. The show was held at the Lost

Dog Café. Lee has worked tirelessly to help

STAP and our fundraising efforts. We were

delighted that he honored us by performing

his last show for our benefit.

STARCRAZY

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AIDS RIDE FOR LIFEThere is always cause for a little extra

celebration. This year, we celebrated the

Ride’s fifteenth anniversary, no small feat in the

eyes of AIDS Ride for Life founders, Jerry Dietz

& Russ Traunstein.

They never dreamed that this fundraising event

would be going so strong, so many years later.

We celebrated all around the community,

promoting STAP’s Ride at local events with new

additions of Movie Night, Bike to Work Day,

Super Star Bartender Bash on the Lake and

we published a commemorative anniversary

fifteen month calendar.

THIS YEAR’S TOTAL RAISED IS

$251,608!WITH A 15 YEAR TOTAL OF $2,950,000!

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On December 1st, STAP held the 3rd annual

Hair Warz event at the DoubleTree by Hilton.

Hair Warz is a fantasy hair competition that

had 20 local salons developing creative,

over-the-top hair and make-up reflecting the

theme of their choice.

Hair Warz Winner: Ms. Judy’s Hair Plus

Ozi Award: At-L-Ya Studio

People’s Choice: Patrick J Cleary Designs

Salon’s Choice: Ms. Judy’s Hair Plus

Runner Up: Spencer’s Hair Studio

3rd Place: JLP Hair Design

HAIR WARZ

WE SOLD OVER 850 AVAVILABLE SEATS

& RAISED AN AMAZING

$22,000!

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“I truly appreciate all that STAP does for me.

The staff and their extended programs have

reshaped my world. I have continued support

in many different areas of my life.

My family and I are grateful for the services

provided by case management, medical

advocacy, housing, volunteers and the many

others who donate their time, money and

efforts!

Without everyone I would not be where I

am today. That’s why I love to give back by

participating in events and donating what I

can. Thank you!”

FROM CHARLOTTE

The staff and their extended programs have reshaped my world. I have continued support in many different areas of my life.

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Dear John,

I wanted to contact you to say thanks for

helping to get my daughter back on the track

to a healthy life. You will probably recall her

condition (and my condition), when I first

contacted you. We really thought that we

would lose her. If it had not been for your calm

advice and your staff’s persistence, I do not

know what my wife and I would have done.

The doctors you recommended were fantastic

and they managed to completely turn her

health around. Your staff’s advocacy in dealing

with the doctors and social services including

obtaining health insurance was essential, and

the key to getting her better.

If it had not been for your calm advice and your staff’s persistence, I do not know what my wife and I would have done.

A LETTER TO OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

WHY STAP IS SO

IMPORTANT TO THE COMMUNITY

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In 2013, the volunteers of Southern Tier AIDS Program were amazing. We had

help at every event beyond what we thought would be possible. The day to

day work that looks effortless is because of the support of our volunteers. It is

their tireless effort that makes events like Hair Warz and our AIDS Ride For Life

absolutely fun to orchestrate. We also want to be sure to recognize the eighteen

interns who faithfully came to STAP and made a difference.

If you would like to be a volunteer at STAP or complete an internship with us, feel

free to contact Candace Phelan by calling (607) 798–1706 extension 225,

or by emailing cphelan@stapinc.org.

VOLUNTEEROUR VOLUNTEERS DONATED 11,000 HOURS OF

THEIR PRICELESS TIME AND EFFORT AT A VALUE OF $316,000!

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