Beginnings

In 2000, a group of HIV+ men started meeting for coffee and formed a social alternative to the bars. The group would provide drug-and-alcohol-free social activities for its members as  a means of networking and support. With the goal of enhancing the spirit and enhancing the health and well-being of HIV positive men in San Diego, a movie night, beach bonfire, volleyball, and other activities were soon added. POZabilities still meets for coffee twice a week and offers two to three other activities each month as well as Thanksgiving and Christmas Day potlucks.

In 2015 POZabilities became a 501 (3) nonprofit charity offering social activities and producing community forums and workshops covering topics of interest to all those affected by HIV.  We also offer NeXT, an exercise and nutrition education program for HIV positive San Diegans. POZabilities holds quarterly educational forums about issues important to those living with HIV. POZabilities social activities and other events are open to all those living and aging with HIV and the community at large.   

Our Mission Statement

POZabilities is a volunteer effort to reduce isolation, depression and stigma among individuals in San Diego who are infected and affected by HIV through education, outreach, and networking.

Our Values

POZabilities envisions an HIV+ community where social support is strong, where isolation, HIV prejudice and discrimination are eliminated, and where HIV+ individuals live healthy and fulfilling lives.

We Aspire To Be

Forward thinking, collaborative, and willing to engage with the community we serve. Instrumental in efforts to build a community that has the information, support, and mentor-ship to lead healthy and fulfilled lives.

A Local Organization

POZabilities directs it efforts to those living in the City and County of San Diego, specifically to:

• Provide current information, referrals, and forums on relevant issues in particular, information dealing with health promotion and significant life issues to empower those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS.

• To promote a positive image of people living with HIV/AIDS, with the aim of eliminating prejudice, isolation, stigmatization, and discrimination.

• To maximize our current efforts, we seek to collaborate with other non-profit organizations that qualify under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

• To provide activities and events for HIV+ individuals in a safe alcohol and drug-free environment for the purpose of relieving isolation and depression.

A 501 ©(3) Nonprofit Charitable organization

• Our Federal EIN is 47-3562551. All donations are appreciated and can be made here or by calling Michael Donovan at 619-241-8538.