Chandra knew Maitri was where she needed to be as soon as she got a referral. As a middle-aged transgender woman who had immigrated to the United States from Southeast Asia, Chandra had known adversity. But she also knew [...]
Looking at her today, you would never guess that six months ago, Lisa couldn’t move on her own. Spinal surgery had removed her ability to walk, or even turn her head on her own. And despite her fears of [...]
As HIV/AIDS medications have improved, Maitri’s mission and care have evolved to meet the needs of our residents. While we maintain our hospice program, since the early 2000s, every year we serve more and more people who come to [...]
Every holiday and every celebration at Maitri is important for two big reasons: It could be someone’s last and many never thought they would be able to celebrate another. That’s why whenever there’s a holiday coming up, our kitchen [...]
People come to Maitri for a multitude of reasons, but the focus of our care is helping people meet their personal health goals. For many, that means helping them learn or re-learn how to manage their HIV infection while [...]
Samuel had lived a hard life especially for someone who was only in his 30s. He’d been kicked out of his home when he came out to them and had never really recovered. While living on the streets, Samuel [...]
Raquelle doesn’t let the news get her down. As a transgender woman of color, she’s gotten hate for living her life for years. In spite of the recent wave of anti-trans legislation sweeping the nation, Raquelle was determined to [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
