Maitri’s Impact
A Reminder of the Power of Touch
After a year of isolation, we may never again take for granted the most basic elements that makes our lives full: being able to see, hold, and spend time with loved ones. The story of Josef, a resident at [...]
Alejandro’s Story
After working a steady job and living in San Francisco with two cats, Alejandro became critically ill. For months, he endured fevers, loss of appetite and weight loss. “One day, my body just gave up and I couldn’t support myself [...]
Jerome’s Story
Meaningful conversations and laughter have been Jerome’s medicine in the face of many personal struggles associated with living with AIDS. Recently, something unexpected happened: after being diagnosed as legally blind, Jerome became deaf. “Not being able to fully see [...]
A Reclaimed Identity: Dante’s Story
Dante, a self-proclaimed ‘urban nomad’, came to Maitri after being homeless and living with HIV for a long time. To make matters even worse, Dante was robbed–- a common occurrence when you’re homeless– and sadly, Dante’s ID was one [...]