What does our business do and what areas are served:
The League Against AIDS, Inc. is a non-profit AIDS service corporation. Our company is dedicated to providing a continuum of educational, supportive and case management services that address the needs of our client base. The League is presently servicing the State of Florida’s south-eastern coast. During the past twenty years, we have provided the best professional medical and social case management, and the latest in access to medical technology for people with AIDS. Ft. Lauderdale, Orlando, Daytona Beach and Tampa are planned as future sites.
Operations During Emergencies
It is the policy of the League Against AIDS, Inc. to be prepared to respond to any emergency or threat thereof which may disrupt operations within our agency headquarters or at a Satellite facility. Emergencies are any unplanned event that can cause deaths or significant injuries to employees, customers or the public; or that can shut-down our organization, disrupt operations, cause physical or environmental damage, or harm the organization’s public image. Emergencies may include: fire, hazmat (hazardous material) incident, flooding, tornado, communications failure, radiological incident, civil disturbance, hurricane/tropical storm, explosion, “sick-building” syndrome, and/or terrorist event.
This all-hazards approach minimizes vulnerabilities by the development of an operational capability that is not dependent upon a facility. The Continuity Of Operations Plan is an effort within and between individual service providers and agencies to ensure the continued performance of minimum essential functions during a wide range of potential emergencies.
Communicate with Service Provider Network to assess provider network status:
The lead case manager will establish telephonic or internet email communication with the members of the service provider network that are providing essential home and community based services to clients, and assess viability status, replace those that cannot provide essential services.
Communicate with client base and begin assessment of disaster impact on the HIV/AIDS community that are in our care and report to proper channels. (AHCA, Positive Health Care)
The case managers will establish telephonic and or internet communications with our clients to ensure their environment is safe, clean and sanitary, assess any special needs for medical supplies or equipment needed for their well being. Alert them to access special bulletins and information on our voicemail system and on our web site.
Business history:
Our organizational strength lies in the long history with in the Miami-Dade County community, and our well-known status. People know that La Liga Contra El SIDA is here, and has worked over the last 20 years to provide services when no one else would within the Hispanic Community. The service provider network that we have established will be maintained and expanded to include other Hispanic, Haitian, and African American HIV/AIDS providers. We intend to diversify and increase in the organization’s financial base of support to ensure sustainability and managerial effectiveness, as well as, develop or increase capabilities, financial planning and strategies to help ensure the organization's effectiveness.
Board of Directors Membership Roster
The following individuals have served terms on the Board of Directors of the League:
Dr. Manuel Laureano-Vega, Dr. Mireille Tribie, Ms. Ivonne D'Liz, Ms. Elsa Negrin, Mr. Julio Mendez, Ms. Elaine Abreu, Ms. Haydee Garcia Rios, Ms. Belen Saborido, Ms. Hilda Izaguire, Mr. Raul Miranda, Mr. Roberto Batalla, Ms. Lucy Pereda, Ms. Nadine Gay, Ms. Nadege Chancy, Ms. Vera Dobson, Ms. Ofelia Parajon-Pedraja, Mr. Charles Alexis Fabien, Ms. Ela De Paula, Mr. Rafael Vadia, Mr. Marcos Morejon, Mr. Jose M. Garcia Jr., Ms. Henni Ramirez, Mr. Mauricio Leiseca, Mr. Jose Montes, Mr. Manuel Canisares, Ms. Margarita Ortega, Mr. Raul Rodriguez del Rey, Ms. Margarita Cepeda, Mr. Lazaro Diaz, Mr. Henry Calderon, Ms. Allyson Warren, Mr. Robert Alvarez, Ms. Teresita Rodriguez, Ms. Novella Peguero, Ms. Dolores Battiloro, Ms. Margarita Coego, Mr. Victor Ramirez, Mr. Agustin Bunuel, Ms. Ellie Goudie, Mr. Daniel Rossy, Mr. Peter Valdes, Mr. Judd Jandacek, Mr. Luis Avila, Ms. Marta Benoit.
Who runs our business
Our not-for-profit organization operation is run by Dr. Manuel Laureano-Vega and corporate policy is overseen by a policy making Board of Directors.
Current Board of Directors
Ms. Ellie Goudie, Chairwoman
Mr. Gerardo Vazquez, Director
Ms. Martha Benoit, Director
Mr. Henry Calderon, Director
Mr. Phillip Collazo, Director
Dr. Manuel Laureano, Executive Director
What makes our business unique and what sets us apart:
The purpose of our corporation is to eliminate cultural barriers to resources utilization; this reduces the mortality and morbidity rates due to the AIDS epidemic in our communities. We provide coordinated case management services in the areas of home based environmental maintenance, medical care, and emergency economic assistance. A client’s comprehensive plan of care is developed by assessment, addressing the client’s needs. The League does this in a fashion that will ensure optimal benefits to our clients, increasing their quality of life.
“The League’s Beliefs”
* We firmly believe in client Freedom of Choice.
* We believe every person deserves individualized attention & care.
* We believe every person deserves to be treated with respect.
* We believe, it is your life and that you deserve the best.
What are our business hours? Monday through Friday from 8am until 5pm.
