Alliance for Living

What Alliance for Living does

Alliance for Living is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered at 154 Broad Street, New London, Connecticut, that provides harm reduction, HIV/AIDS care, housing assistance, and substance use disorder services to vulnerable populations in southeastern Connecticut. It operates as the only HIV/AIDS service organization in the region that also addresses homelessness and substance use disorder, serving people living with HIV, people who inject or use drugs, homeless and at-risk individuals, and their families and communities.

The organization's service portfolio includes HIV testing using a 4th generation Antigen and Antibody Combination Test with 20-minute results, Medical Case Management, a Treatment Adherence Program, Medical Nutrition Therapy, Early Intervention Services, a scattered-site permanent supportive Housing Program, and a Food Pantry in partnership with CT FoodShare and United Way. Harm reduction is delivered through a Syringe Services Program and the NLC Cares (New London County Coordinated Access Resources Engagement and Support) initiative, which provides overdose prevention education, naloxone distribution, and referral to evidence-based treatment. The organization also produces the DUH Podcast on harm reduction topics and distributes services through walk-in access at the harm reduction center, community events, outreach navigators, and home delivery for syringe services — all free of charge and without ID requirements.

The business model is nonprofit grant-funded: the organization is sustained by Federal, State, and local foundation grants, Ryan White Program funding for HIV/AIDS services including medical case management and housing assistance, and individual charitable donations processed via the Zeffy donation platform. Alliance for Living is governed by a Board of Directors (including Chair Diana Buscetto, Vice Chair Dr. Marwan Haddad, Treasurer Lisa Cappuccio, and Secretary Dina Lopes) and led by President & CEO Kelly Thompson and COO Frank Silva, supported by directors covering Harm Reduction, Housing and Ryan White Programs, NLC Cares Navigation, Finance and Grants, and HR.

Name

Alliance for Living

Legal name

Alliance for Living

Website

https://allianceforliving.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Alliance for Living is a Connecticut-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that delivers free HIV testing, syringe services, housing support, food assistance, and substance use disorder navigation to vulnerable populations in southeastern Connecticut.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health and Social Services

NAICS

Social Assistance (624), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

akta.pro secondary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

Keywords

• Harm reduction services
• HIV/AIDS support services
• Syringe services program
• Supportive housing services
• Substance use disorder treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

New London

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations: The organization accepts charitable donations from individuals, with all contributions going directly back into the organization to support their mission of helping people living with HIV, homelessness, or substance use disorder.
2. Federal, State, and Local Foundation Grants: The organization receives funding support from Federal, State and local foundations to sustain operations and program delivery.
3. Ryan White Program Funding: The organization receives Ryan White funding for HIV/AIDS services including medical case management, housing assistance, and treatment adherence programs for eligible clients.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Alliance for Living is a nonprofit community health organization that delivers free harm reduction, HIV/AIDS care, housing support, and substance use disorder services to individuals in southeastern Connecticut. Its core offerings include HIV testing, syringe exchange, medical case management, permanent supportive housing, naloxone distribution, recovery navigation, treatment adherence support, medical nutrition therapy, and a food pantry. All services are provided free of charge and without requiring identification.

Product overview

Alliance for Living operates as a single integrated social services organization offering multiple interconnected community health programs. The core portfolio includes HIV Testing and Medical Case Management services supporting the HIV care continuum, alongside a Housing Program providing permanent supportive housing. The Syringe Service Program and NLC Cares initiative deliver harm reduction services addressing substance use disorder and the overdose epidemic. Additional support services include Medical Nutrition Therapy, Treatment Adherence Program, Early Intervention Services, and a Food Pantry. The organization also produces educational content through DUH Podcasts. These services function as a coordinated ecosystem designed to address HIV, homelessness, and substance use disorder in southeastern Connecticut.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HIV Testing Free on-site HIV testing using a 4th generation Antigen and Antibody Combination Test with results available within 20 minutes, capable of detecting HIV within 15 days of exposure. Targeted at individuals in southeastern Connecticut seeking confidential HIV screening.
• Medical Case Management Client-centered activities focused on improving health outcomes in support of the HIV care continuum, including assessment of needs, development of care plans, referrals, and client advocacy for individuals living with HIV.
• Housing Program Scattered-site permanent supportive housing program assisting clients who are chronically homeless or at risk of homelessness, including apartment searches and rental assistance referrals.
• Treatment Adherence Program (TAP) Medication management support where clients meet with a treatment adherence nurse to manage complex medication regimens with creative scheduling and adherence devices.
• Medical Nutrition Therapy Individualized nutrition care plans by a Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist for Ryan White eligible clients, including healthy foods or over-the-counter nutrition supplements.
• Early Intervention Services Identification of individuals at points of entry, HIV testing and targeted counseling, referral services, linkage to care, and health education for risk reduction.
• Syringe Service Program (SSP) Harm reduction program providing sterile syringes, wound care kits, safer smoking equipment, safe disposal containers, HIV/Hepatitis C testing, naloxone distribution, and overdose prevention education to people who inject or use drugs.
• NLC Cares (New London County Coordinated Access Resources Engagement and Support) Access to treatment and recovery support systems for individuals with substance use disorder and their families, providing overdose prevention education, naloxone distribution, and referral to evidence-based treatment using a harm reduction approach.
• Food Pantry Community food distribution program in partnership with CT FoodShare and United Way Gemma E. Moran, providing healthy and nutritious food choices to the public.

Quantifiable outcome

• People who inject drugs are 5 times as likely to enter treatment for substance use disorder through SSP participation
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CT FoodSharecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for Living partners with CT FoodShare to provide food pantry services and access to nutritious food for clients. Food is distributed through The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing location.
• United Way Gemma E. Moran Food DistributioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with United Way Gemma E. Moran food distribution centers to source food for the food pantry program supporting client nutrition needs.
• The Place for CommUNITY WellbeingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance for Living refers clients to The Place for Community Giving (also called The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing) located at 74 Garfield Avenue for food pantry services.
• Redden Ave Tenants UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for the Bates Woods Park Community Cookout event.
• CT Tenants UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner for the Bates Woods Park Community Cookout event.
• NAACP ConnecticutminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on community events.
• United WayminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on community events.
• Recovery12 SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on community events.
• TVCCAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on community events.
• Reliance HealthminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on community events.
• UCFS HealthcareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on community events.
• New London Homeless Hospitality CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on community events.
• Southeastern Connecticut Community Land TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner organization collaborating on community events.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• New Haven Syringe Services Program (Yale CARE): One of Connecticut's 11 syringe services programs, operating under Yale's infectious disease program. Directly comparable as a CT-based SSP delivering sterile syringes, naloxone, and harm reduction education to PWID — overlapping Alliance for Living's core harm reduction services.
• Prevention Point Philadelphia: Harm reduction organization providing syringe exchange, medical case management, and supportive services to PWUD in Philadelphia. Directly comparable to Alliance for Living's harm reduction center and SSP, with a similar integrated model and peer-led staffing approach.
• APICHA Community Health Center: NYC-based community health center serving PLHIV, LGBTQ+ communities, and people affected by HIV/AIDS with testing, case management, and supportive services. Comparable as a community-led, Ryan White-funded organization integrating HIV care with broader social services for marginalized populations.
• Harlem United: NYC-based community organization providing HIV care, housing, harm reduction, and supportive services to PLHIV and PWUD. Comparable as a community-based, Ryan White-funded nonprofit integrating HIV medical case management with permanent supportive housing and harm reduction.
• AIDS Project New Haven: HIV/AIDS service organization in Connecticut offering case management, testing, and supportive services to PLHIV. Directly comparable to Alliance for Living's HIV care continuum and Ryan White-funded programs, serving an overlapping population in a neighboring CT region.

Broad incumbents

• Harm Reduction Coalition (National Harm Reduction Coalition): National organization advancing harm reduction policies, training, and resources for syringe services and drug user health programs. Comparable as a thought leader and capacity builder for harm reduction organizations including Alliance for Living's SSP and NLC Cares programs.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Established HIV/AIDS services organization providing testing, PrEP, syringe access, and care navigation in San Francisco. Comparable as a multi-program nonprofit offering an integrated HIV + harm reduction + housing model at significantly larger scale.
• AIDS Connecticut: Statewide coalition and advocacy organization for HIV/AIDS service providers across Connecticut. Comparable as a Ryan White recipient and convener of HIV service agencies including Alliance for Living; serves as a funding intermediary and policy voice rather than direct service provider.

Regional players

• New London Homeless Hospitality Center: Emergency shelter and homelessness services provider in New London, CT — the same geography Alliance for Living serves. Comparable as a regional peer addressing housing instability with overlapping referral pathways for Alliance for Living's housing program clients.

Others

• CT FoodShare: Connecticut's regional food bank and a strategic partner supplying Alliance for Living's food pantry program. Relevant as a funder/in-kind partner enabling Alliance for Living's food distribution services rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Alliance4Living
• Instagraminstagram.com/alliance4living
• TikToktiktok.com/@alliance4living
• Xx.com/Alliance4Living
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/alliance-for-living

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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