BLC FACTS:

> Current membership is 79% male and 20% female; 55% White / 27% Black / 18% Latino / 6% either Cape Verdean, Asian, Native American/Alaskan Native, Haitian, Brazilian, Portuguese or "Other."

> 75% of the Center's members are low income and/or receiving government assistance.

> The Center's fastest growing population is women, who account for 25% of the Center's new membership.

> Then and today, all programs and services are provided to members of the BLC absolutely free. The only criterion for membership is the verification of HIV Status.

> The BLC's population includes HIV Positive individuals of all ages, genders, transmission categories, ethnic backgrounds residing in the Greater Boston area, with some members coming as far as Southern New Hampshire and Connecticut.

> With an active membership of over 2,400, the BLC is the largest peer-led organization for people with HIV/AIDS in New England.

> There are over 500 volunteers that donate their time and talents each year to teach classes and workshops, provide holistic therapies, prepare and serve meals, or work on special events committees.