Effective Immediately:
Due to concerns surrounding COVID-19, the following programs and services will be temporarily postponed or suspended:
Community Tuesday, Building a Future classes, Client Advisory Committee, Friday lunches, Friday Haircuts, Volunteer Programs
New Building Hours -
Monday - Thursday, 9am-4:30pm
Friday - 9am-3pm
Testing Center - If you are in need of testing at this time, please call 317-632-0123 to consult with an HIV/STD counselor. You must call first. The Damien Center is not currently accepting walk-in clients.
The food pantry will operate during the following schedule: Monday - 10am-2pm, Tuesday - 12pm-4pm, Wednesday - 12pm-4pm, Thursday - 10am-2pm, Friday 12pm-3pm (Closed on Fridays after 4/9/20)
If you are accessing the food pantry, please click here to read important information before you arrive.
The Damien Center News
From Silence to Celebration
2019 has been a transformative one for Todd Fuqua: the Damien Center asked him to share his story—and his status. Todd is HIV positive.
To Hell and Back
In 2010, Todd lost his job as an IT director at Eli Lilly due to a drug-related felony. The ensuing years were a struggle,...
Damien Center hires Stephen McCoy as Chief Donor Relations Officer
INDIANAPOLIS (Aug. 21, 2019) - Damien Center has hired Stephen McCoy as Chief Donor Relations Officer. McCoy will lead the planning and implementation of fundraising and communications efforts to engage the community and donors with Damien Center.
McCoy previously worked for the Indianapolis Children’s Choir as the senior director of marketing,
development and alumni...
Emmy-Award winning TV personality Carson Kressley to Emcee Damien Center’s Grande Masquerade on October 19
Emmy-Award winning TV personality Carson Kressley to Emcee Damien Center’s Grande Masquerade on October 19Event raises vital funds to support the Center’s mission to end the spread of HIV in Indiana Table packages, general admission and VIP tickets now available
INDIANAPOLIS (July 22, 2019) – Damien Center today announced Emmy-Award winning...
Damien Center offering free testing on National HIV Testing Day, June 26
Damien Center to offer free and confidential HIV testing on National HIV Testing Day, June 27 People encouraged to get tested so they know their status and can get linked to care and treatment right away
What: National HIV Testing Day (NHTD) is June 27. This annual event encourages people to get tested...
Dave's Story
"Your gift makes the clients of the Damien Center feel like we're not forgotten—that we're not overlooked or less than."Meet one of these clients, Dave, whose access to care at Damien Center was made possible through the support of community members like you. Dave dreamed of leaving his job in...
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Celebrating 25 Years of Dining Out For Life of April 25
Celebrate 25 Years of Dining Out For Life on April 25, 2019! The Damien Center is proud to hose Indy's largest dining fundraiser and one of the longest running Dining Out For Life (DOFL) events in the country. DOFL raises much-needed funds to help The Damien Center continue the fight against HIV in our community and help support those affected by it.
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Breaking Down Barriers: PrEP Accessibility
DO IT: One Pill. Daily.Did you know we can stop the spread of HIV with a single pill? PrEP is a once-a-day HIV prevention pill that is up to 99% effective when taken regularly. So, do it daily – be a PrEP advocate so we can prevent the transmission of...
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"The Damien Center saved my life."
The Damien Center came to know Dale* through Adrianna*, a Housing Case Manager. Adrianna was serving on an outreach team, providing meals and supplies to people experiencing homelessness and living outside. This was Adrianna’s first time visiting where Dale was living. As the outreach team leader introduced Adrianna, Dale bounced...
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