Cascade AIDS Project
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Its mission is to prevent HIV infections, to support and empower people affected and by HIV/AIDS, and to eliminate discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS. Founded in the mid-1980s, CAP is the "oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy" in Oregon and Southwest Washington.
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| Formation | 1983 |
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| Type | 501(c)(3) organization |
| EIN 93-0903383 | |
| Focus | Healthcare and advocacy for people with HIV/AIDS |
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Region served | Oregon, Southwest Washington |
Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Portland, Oregon, United States. Its mission is to prevent HIV infections, to support and empower people affected and by HIV/AIDS, and to eliminate discrimination against people with HIV/AIDS. Founded in the mid-1980s, CAP is the "oldest and largest community-based provider of HIV services, housing, education and advocacy" in Oregon and Southwest Washington.[1]
History and operations
[edit]The Cascade AIDS Project was founded in 1983, and incorporated in 1985.[1] CAP operates Prism Health and has other clinics in Portland, Vancouver, and Longview.[2] It also operates a food pantry, and an entity called Our House, formerly known as the Juniper House, which provides housing, healthcare, occupational therapy, and other services to people living with HIV/AIDS who need long-term care.[3]
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In October 2016, CAP employed about 60 people and served about 400 people per month.[4] In 2017, Prism Health opened as an extension of CAP.[5] By 2024, CAP provided services to over 20,000 people per year across all of its programs.[6] In 2024, CAP collaborated with the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) to temporarily display sections of the NAMES Project AIDS Memorial Quilt in the museum.[7][8]
CAP has historically received funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States Department of Health and Human Services, and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development.[9] Other partners and supporters include the Portland Gay Men's Chorus.[10]
Leadership
[edit]Kevin Bumantay is CEO.[11][12] Kristi Addis is Chief Programs Officer. Carrie Samuels is the deputy chief programs and strategy officer. Matthew Carron is senior director of development and communications.[13]
It is also governed by a board of directors. As of January 2026[update], the board president is Kris Young of Nike, Inc., and other members include Daniel Borgen of New Seasons Market, Jason Desilet of OnPoint Community Credit Union, Christopher Friend of Swire Coca-Cola, Daniel Guilfoyle of the Native American Youth and Family Center, Brittany Kirkendall of CareOregon, Sarah Morris of Ernst & Young, and Oregon House Representative Travis Nelson, among others.[13]
Portland-based drag performer and activist Poison Waters has worked with CAP for more than 30 years and was formerly on the board of directors.[14][15]
See also
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- ACT UP
- AIDS/LifeCycle
- Basic Rights Oregon
- CareOregon
- HIV/AIDS activism
- HIV/AIDS in the United States
- LGBTQ health
- LGBTQ rights in Oregon
References
[edit]- ^ a b "CAP's History". Cascade AIDS Project. Archived from the original on June 2, 2014. Retrieved June 21, 2014.
- ^ "Contact". CAP. January 7, 2026. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "History". Our House. Archived from the original on November 15, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ Clarke, Kelly (October 10, 2016). "Cascade AIDS Project Serves More Than 400 People Each Month". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on March 26, 2023. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ Woodstock, Tuck (April 27, 2017). "Oregon's First LGBTQ Primary Health Clinic Opens in Portland". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on January 10, 2026. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ CAP 2024 Annual Report (PDF) (Report). Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ Eayrs, Annemarie (January 2, 2024). "OMSI showcases AIDS Memorial Quilt". Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. Archived from the original on December 2, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "CAP x OMSI - The Names Project, AIDS Memorial Quilt Exhibit". CAP. Archived from the original on July 4, 2024. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "In Conversation: Cascade AIDS Project's Edgar Mendez". Oregon Business. July 22, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "Partner Spotlight: Portland Gay Men's Chorus". CAP. Archived from the original on December 27, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ Cozart, Josh (January 23, 2026). "Cascade AIDS Project announced new CEO". KOIN. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
- ^ "Meet the new CEO of Cascade AIDS Project". KGW8. January 13, 2026. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ a b "Our People". CAP. January 7, 2026. Archived from the original on November 3, 2025. Retrieved January 24, 2026.
- ^ "Kevin Cook/Poison Waters". Oregon Queer History Collective. 2013. Archived from the original on April 25, 2021. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
- ^ Pope, Cervante (November 26, 2019). "Poison Waters Says Volunteering Is the "Easiest Way to Enrich Your Soul and Help the Community."". Willamette Week. Retrieved January 25, 2026.
External links
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- Official website
- Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) at Portland State University (University Studies: Senior Capstone)
- "Cascade AIDS Project". Internal Revenue Service filings. ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.
- Steve Duin blog: The Cascade AIDS Project responds by Steven Duin (March 26, 2014), The Oregonian
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