Hyacinth Foundation
Non-profit OrganizationsNew Jersey, United States51-200 Employees
The Hyacinth Foundation is a nonprofit organization based in New Brunswick, New Jersey, that focuses on HIV/AIDS-related advocacy and support. It works to help people live with HIV, slow the spread of the epidemic, and participate in public discussions about AIDS policy in New Jersey, aligning its activities with broader social justice concerns that affect vulnerable communities facing poverty, discrimination, and stigma. The organization maintains a mid-sized staff and engages in community- and policy-oriented work to address health equity and rights for those affected by HIV/AIDS. In early 2023, it partnered with Vanguard Theater Company to host discussions on HIV/AIDS and marginalized communities in conjunction with a Rent production, reflecting its approach of combining advocacy with public engagement. Overall, Hyacinth operates within the nonprofit sector as a voice in health and LGBTQ+ advocacy, focusing on New Jersey-specific HIV/AIDS issues.