A 2026 Mindset Shift: Building True Holistic Care!

Dear Community Partners,

As we move through the first quarter of 2026, ARRAPPS and the Strilite Foundation Inc. continue our mission to close gaps in HIV prevention, treatment, and supportive services across Arkansas.

With the launch of our new transition house for people living with HIV, we are expanding beyond clinical care to address the barriers that impact long-term stability. We are actively partnering with local organizations to strengthen access to housing support, security resources, transportation, employment opportunities, and mental health services. Our recent presentation to the regional HIV Planning Group outlined our strategy to improve consistency and continuity in HIV care, and we are grateful to the partners who have committed their support.

We also participated in a town hall discussion on HIV criminalization and funding access with candidates Shamal Carter, Ethan Dunbar, James "Rus" Russell, and ShaRhonda Love to discuss expanding care access for people living with HIV across our state.

Community partnership remains central to our work. We recently hosted the Little Rock Queer Girls for their Chocolat Social at our Living Room Wellness Resource Center. We are also thankful to Six Ten Center and Chaps Dive Bar for sharing our Stay Ready Campaign materials, and to Sophisticated Gentlemen Inc. for collaborating with us on their Sexual Health Awareness event.

Our team was recently featured on KARK-TV and KHBS/KHOG-TV 40/29, and in the Arkansas Times, highlighting the impact of our transition house initiative.

As we continue our statewide efforts to expand PrEP, HIV prevention, and comprehensive care in rural and underserved communities, we remain grateful for every partner and supporter helping us strengthen Arkansas.

Thank you for standing with us. If you wish to support us further, please visit our award winning website stayreadyar.com for donations or visit our Amazon Wish List for contributions of household goods to the House of Love. 

Tommy Sproles

Community Outreach Coordinator

ARRAPPS members stand outside the House of Love Credit: Brian Chilson