Homeless people who had AIDS – who
would help them? In 1983, when these forsaken men, women, and children were
left without options, a group of compassionate people with a common vision came
together to give them a second chance at life. Today, this group calls
themselves the Bailey House.
The non-profit organization’s history started during a time when the twin crises of
homelessness and AIDS were largely ignored by the society. The people who
founded the org decided to become part of the solution when they introduced the
Supportive Housing Apartment Program (SHAP) in 1984. From then on, Bailey House
never ceased to provide victims of AIDS shelter in times when they are left
with nothing.
The organization’s dedication was
not left unnoticed. Last year, they received the Better Business Bureau Accredited Charitable
Seal, an award
given only to groups that have passed 20 of their standards.
But for the people behind the Bailey
House, success is not measured by the number of awards they received, but the
number of people they were able to help. The Bailey House is truly a home for
those who have lost their hope.