AVOL Kentucky

What AVOL Kentucky does

AVOL Kentucky (legally AIDS Volunteers, Inc.) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit social service agency founded in 1988 in Lexington, Kentucky, providing a comprehensive HIV prevention, care, and housing continuum across the Commonwealth. Its core health services include free, confidential HIV and STI testing (finger-stick blood tests with results in under one minute), STI screening for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and Hepatitis B/C, the VIP PrEP Navigation Program funded by the Kentucky Department of Public Health, tele-PrEP delivered statewide through a partnership with Q Care Plus and Avita Pharmacy, PEP and DoxyPEP consultations, and home HIV test kits distributed following Kentucky HB349. Wellness Wednesdays, launched in November 2025, is a weekly drop-in clinic integrating testing, PrEP/PEP consultation with a licensed medical provider, labs, and Spanish interpretation through Access Language Solutions. The housing portfolio comprises Solomon House (a long-term permanent supportive residence for people living with HIV/AIDS opened in 1997) and Stonewall Terrace (a 26-unit affordable housing community opened in 2022 in partnership with Winterwood, Inc. and Kentucky Housing Corporation), supplemented by emergency rent and utility assistance, food, and hygiene packages.

The organization's revenue model combines government grants (Kentucky Department of Public Health), private foundation grants (notably the Gilead Sciences FOCUS Program supporting 17 addiction treatment program partnerships for HIV/HCV screening, and the Elton John AIDS Foundation grant funding the mobile testing van), tiered individual donor subscriptions ($5-$24 Bronze, $25-$99 Silver, $100+ Gold monthly), event-based fundraising (Kentucky AIDS Walk, Dining Out For Life, HeartStrings breakfast, Home for the Holidays), and 340B pharmacy program revenue via Avita Pharmacy. Distribution occurs through walk-in services at the Lexington headquarters (1824 Hill Rise Drive), the statewide Q Care Plus telehealth platform, a mobile testing van, and a network of addiction treatment program partners in the Bluegrass Region. AVOL also operates the HeartStrings initiative and the Kentucky Name Change Clinic, both signaling expansion into adjacent housing-health and legal/social services for LGBTQ+ and medically vulnerable Kentuckians.

The organization is led by CEO Jon Parker with a named executive team including COO Tami Damron and CDO Andrew Shayde, supported by a board including Seth Church (Dinsmore & Shohl, LLP), Gerri Stuart (Bluegrass Care Navigators), and Brent Hutchinson (Aflac). AVOL has served 300+ individuals annually across 70+ counties (and since April 2024, all 120 Kentucky counties via tele-PrEP), provides 1,500+ HIV tests and health screenings annually, and reports an 87% medical adherence rate among clients served, with consequent viral suppression outcomes.

Name

AVOL Kentucky

Legal name

AIDS Volunteers, Inc.

Website

https://avolky.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

AVOL Kentucky is a Lexington-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 providing free HIV/STI testing, PrEP navigation, tele-PrEP statewide via Q Care Plus, supportive housing (Solomon House, Stonewall Terrace), and case management to people living with and at risk for HIV across Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV Prevention and Care Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Infectious Disease & STI Testing-to-Treatment with eRx + Pharmacy Fulfillment (HLALAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Chronic Condition Medication Programs (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) with Integrated Prescribing (HLALAIAH)

Keywords

• HIV prevention services
• HIV testing services
• PrEP navigation program
• Affordable housing support
• Community health outreach

Headquarters

HQ city

Lexington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Monthly donor program with Bronze ($5-24/month), Silver ($25-99/month), and Gold ($100+/month) tiers offering various perks including website recognition, social media posts, and event tickets
2. Private Foundation Grants: Funding from organizations including Gilead Sciences FOCUS Program for HIV/HCV screening initiatives
3. Government Grants: Funded by Kentucky Department of Public Health for PrEP navigation program
4. Event Fundraising: Annual events including Kentucky AIDS Walk, Dining Out For Life, HeartStrings breakfast, and Home for the Holidays campaign generate community donations
5. 340B Pharmacy Program: Revenue from 340B pharmacy program supporting PrEP and medication access

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

AVOL Kentucky provides free, confidential HIV and STI testing, PrEP and PEP navigation, and statewide telehealth PrEP services in partnership with Q Care Plus and Avita Pharmacy. The organization also operates two housing programs — Solomon House (long-term supportive residence for people living with HIV/AIDS) and Stonewall Terrace (26-unit affordable housing community) — and complements these with community outreach, home HIV testing kits, mobile testing van services, and Wellness Wednesdays integrated drop-in clinics. All services are delivered free of charge to clients and target individuals at risk of or living with HIV across Kentucky.

Product overview

AVOL Kentucky operates as a nonprofit social service agency providing a comprehensive HIV prevention and care continuum. The organization offers direct health services including free HIV/STI testing, PrEP navigation, tele-PrEP via Q Care Plus partnership, and Wellness Wednesdays integrated clinics. Housing programs include Solomon House (long-term residence), Stonewall Terrace (26-unit affordable housing), and emergency housing assistance. Community events include the Kentucky AIDS Walk and Dining Out for Life fundraisers. AVOL Advantage Health Solutions serves as a hub connecting patients to regional free/low-cost health providers. Services span Central and Eastern Kentucky with telehealth extending statewide reach since April 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• HeartStrings: Mid-winter breakfast event highlighting the vital connection between housing and good health, with proceeds funding the Timothea Branham Memorial Housing Development and Assistance Fund.
• VIP PrEP
• AVOL Advantage Health Solutions
• Wellness Wednesdays

Products and services

• HIV Testing Services Free, confidential walk-in HIV screening using finger-stick blood test with results in under one minute. Includes OraQuick and other rapid testing methods. Walk-in basis with no appointment required at the Lexington office.
• STI Testing Free screening for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and Hepatitis B or C. Walk-in basis with follow-up care connections for individuals in Central and Eastern Kentucky.
• VIP PrEP Navigation Program PrEP navigation program funded by the Kentucky Department of Public Health. Provides appointment tracking, compliance tools, interim testing, STI treatment, prevention supplies, and free provider visits and lab work for anyone taking PrEP. Serves approximately 150 clients.
• Tele-PrEP Services Telehealth PrEP services via Q Care Plus partnership providing online provider visits, at-home labs, and mail-order medication delivery through Avita Pharmacy. Serves all 120 Kentucky counties including rural areas.
• PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) Post-exposure prophylaxis consultation and prescription services for non-occupational exposure to HIV, delivered through Wellness Wednesdays and walk-in clinics.
• DoxyPEP Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial STI prevention offered as part of AVOL Kentucky's comprehensive prevention services.
• Wellness Wednesdays Weekly drop-in clinic providing integrated HIV/STI testing, PrEP enrollment, clinical consultation, lab services, navigation support, and Spanish interpretation in one streamlined visit.
• Solomon House Long-term permanent community residence for individuals living with HIV/AIDS offering 24/7 support services, communal living, weekly fresh food stock, and meals. Operated as part of AVOL Kentucky's Housing is Healthcare initiative.
• Stonewall Terrace 26-unit affordable housing development for medically vulnerable individuals including those with HIV. One-bedroom units at $950/month with water, sewer, trash included, washer/dryers, and LGBTQ-inclusive environment. Accepts Section 8 subsidies. Requires income below 60% of area median income.
• Housing Assistance Programs Emergency housing support including rent and utility assistance, food, clothing, and hygiene packages for low-income individuals living with HIV/AIDS. On average 87% of those served stay consistent with medical care, leading to viral suppression.
• Home HIV Testing Kits Free at-home HIV test kits with clear instructions and follow-up support. Available for remote and underserved populations across Kentucky.
• AVOL Advantage Health Solutions Health services hub operated by AVOL Kentucky connecting patients to free/low-cost healthcare providers including PrEP, HIV/STI/HCV screening and prevention services, and other regional health partners.
• Client Services Comprehensive support including case management, health screenings, insurance navigation, connectivity to medical care, pharmacy, nutrition, wellness, and empowerment services for individuals across Central and Eastern Kentucky.
• Kentucky AIDS Walk Annual community walk fundraiser held each May featuring community walk, team formation, and online donations to support AVOL Kentucky's HIV prevention and care mission.
• Dining Out For Life

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of clients served stay consistent with medical care leading to viral suppression
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and important.

• Q Care PluscoreTechnology or Integration · 1 April 2024Telehealth PrEP partnership enabling AVOL to serve all 120 Kentucky counties. Q Care Plus provides online provider visits, at-home labs, and coordinates mail-order delivery through Avita Pharmacy. This partnership eliminated geographic barriers for rural Kentucky residents, growing the PrEP Navigation Program from zero to 150 clients in its first year.
• Avita PharmacycoreTechnology or IntegrationPharmacy partner in 340B program and PrEP navigation. Provides mail-order medication delivery for telePrEP clients. Bronze sponsor of Dining Out For Life 2025.
• Winterwood DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor and vital partner in housing creation and property management. Co-developed Stonewall Terrace 26-unit affordable housing community. Ongoing partnership in property management.
• Dinsmore & Shohl, LLPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatinum sponsor supporting 340B program and managing Kentucky Name Change Clinic. Board President Seth Church is affiliated with this firm.
• Alliance Medical & Home CareimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor providing 24/7 care for residents at Solomon House supportive housing facility.
• Earthlink BusinessimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerGold sponsor serving as telecommunications partner for AVOL operations.
• Republic BankimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor and trusted banking partner for AVOL Kentucky.
• Blue & Co., CPAs and AdvisorsimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerBronze sponsor and partner in 340B services providing accounting and advisory support.
• Amplify NetworkimportantStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of HIV service providers created from former Dining Out For Life International. Connects HIV professionals across U.S. and Canada, reaching nearly half of all people living with HIV in the country. AVOL participates in sharing resources and best practices.
• Kentucky Housing CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Stonewall Terrace development, providing financing and support for affordable housing construction.
• Access Language SolutionscoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner providing Spanish interpreter services at Wellness Wednesdays, enabling bilingual access to HIV testing and prevention services.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Q Care Plus: Telehealth PrEP platform and current AVOL partner delivering online provider visits, at-home labs, and mail-order pharmacy. Direct peer in tele-PrEP delivery model; comparison highlights AVOL's community-based front-end layer over Q Care Plus's clinical infrastructure.
• Cascade AIDS Project: Oregon-based HIV services nonprofit offering testing, PrEP, housing assistance, and LGBTQ+ health programs. Closest peer in terms of integrated housing-plus-prevention model at a state/regional scale.
• AIDS Foundation of Chicago: Midwest HIV/AIDS nonprofit combining prevention, care navigation, housing assistance, and policy advocacy. Comparable integrated service model and urban-anchor strategy with statewide programmatic reach.
• AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF): Largest global HIV/AIDS service nonprofit providing testing, PrEP, medical care, and housing. Directly comparable to AVOL in service mix and mission, but operates nationally and globally rather than single-state.
• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Long-standing HIV/AIDS nonprofit providing testing, PrEP navigation, housing, and harm reduction. Comparable comprehensive service continuum and similar community-trust model, though serves San Francisco rather than a rural state.

Emerging players

• FOLX Health: Digital LGBTQ+ telehealth provider offering PrEP, HRT, and primary care. Overlapping target market (at-risk and LGBTQ+ Kentuckians seeking PrEP) and similar prevention-focused value proposition, though national in scope.
• MISTR: Direct-to-consumer telehealth PrEP platform serving LGBTQ+ communities nationwide. Emerging digital-first peer that competes for the same at-risk population AVOL serves in Kentucky, with a streamlined online model versus AVOL's hybrid community-telehealth approach.

Others

• NMAC (formerly National Minority AIDS Council): National HIV/AIDS advocacy and capacity-building organization working with community-based HIV programs. Adjacent peer in mission space, focused on leadership development and policy rather than direct service delivery like AVOL.
• Avita Pharmacy: 340B specialty pharmacy partner providing mail-order PrEP fulfillment and medication access for AVOL's tele-PrEP clients. Adjacent ecosystem participant rather than a direct competitor, but a key operational dependency.

Broad incumbents

• Planned Parenthood of Kentucky and Indiana (or national PP): Broad reproductive and sexual health incumbent offering HIV/STI testing and PrEP services across Kentucky. Comparable service lines but as part of a much larger reproductive health portfolio rather than HIV-specialized mission.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AVOLKY
• Facebookfacebook.com/AVOLforKY
• Instagraminstagram.com/avol.ky
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/avol-kentucky

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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