The Hollywood Master Chorale works with a variety of organizations to provide evenings of wonderful music for those who are often not able to take part in the cultural life of the Los Angeles area. In partnership with the Hollywood Master Chorale, the following non-profit agencies offer invaluable services to and make a vital difference in the lives of those in the disabled community.

AIDS Research Alliance

AIDS Research Alliance (ARA) works with numerous large and small pharmaceutical companies, as well as academic and government scientists, in the advancement of its mission to cure AIDS. ARA’s drug development and clinical research programs are focused on several core areas including strategies for identifying and developing anti-HIV drugs that inhibit the virus and developing medical approaches that prevent the further spread of HIV.

AIDS Service Center

The AIDS Service Center opened in Pasadena in 1987. Today, they reach out to almost 1,700 individuals and families throughout Los Angeles County who are affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS. The Center is a full-service agency offering cutting-edge answers to the complex problems of the disease. More than sixty professional staff members and numerous volunteers and sponsors develop and deliver services, promote advocacy and offer education tailored to improve the quality of life for their members.

Being Alive

Established in 1986, Being Alive is Los Angeles’ first non-profit membership organization created and operated by and for people living with HIV/AIDS. This peer-led agency engenders a sense of independence and self-determination in its members and builds a healthier and more powerful community of HIV-positive people. Being Alive accomplishes its mission through a comprehensive array of emotional support, treatment education, prevention, advocacy, wellness and social services.

Braille Institute

Braille Institute is a private non-profit organization whose mission for more than eighty years has been to eliminate blindness and severe sight loss as a barrier to a fulfilling life. The Institute’s five regional centers in Southern California and numerous outreach programs offer hope and encouragement to people who are blind and visually impaired. Integrated educational, social and recreational programs and services are provided to thousands of people annually through the dedicated efforts of more than 5,000 volunteers.

The Center for the Partially Sighted

The mission of The Center for the Partially Sighted is to promote independent living for people of all ages with impaired sight. The Center, a non-profit agency founded in 1978, is recognized as one of the premier low vision rehabilitation centers in the world. Through optometric evaluations, computer demonstrations, counseling and other critical services, The Center staff offers specialized programs tailored to the unique health needs and lifestyles of individuals with vision loss.

Junior Blind of America

Since 1953, Junior Blind of America has been committed to helping blind and visually impaired people of all ages achieve independence—a cornerstone of personal dignity. Each year, Junior Blind provides services to thousands of individuals and their families in six nationally recognized programs that offer innovative and individualized methods of education, recreation, training and rehabilitation. These life-changing programs and services are designed to empower infants, children, teens and adults to maximize their own unique potential, achieve their greatest level of independence and enhance self-esteem.

West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center

The City of West Hollywood employs a full-time Disability Specialist who works through the West Hollywood Comprehensive Service Center. The Disability Specialist is dedicated to providing services such as case management and mental and physical assistance to disabled community members in West Hollywood. In addition, the Specialist creates opportunities for community involvement through social groups and activities.

WestSide Center for Independent Living

The WestSide Center for Independent Living (WCIL), established in 1976 as a private non-profit organization, is a non-residential center dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for people with all kinds of disabilities. The goal of the WCIL programs and services is the elimination of economic, social, attitudinal and environmental barriers. Several core services include individuals and systems change advocacy, independent living skills training, information and referral and peer counseling.