AMAAD Institute

AMAAD (Arming Minorities Against Addiction and Disease) Institute (AMAAD) provides social services tailored to the unique experiences of Black LGBTQ+ communities in LA County who have historically been disproportionately impacted by systemic inequities. The nonprofit roots its work in a commitment to fostering safe, healthy environments where people can live, learn, and thrive. With the support of a $5.5 million acquisition loan from NFF, AMAAD will purchase the building it has called home for more than a decade. This milestone will allow the organization to invest more deeply in its mission, strengthen its roots in the community, and ensure a permanent home for its programs and services for years to come.