Did You Know...

The House/Ball scene dates back as far as 1919 in Harlem, New York.  In the 1960’s, Balls began to be held as early as 3 or 4 am in order to make it safer for participants to travel the streets of Harlem —a tradition that continues to this day.

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Reception Sign-up

Join us for a night to remember, the Fall Reception Fund Raiser, "Passion For Living," Saturday, Nov. 13th. Enter your name and email address to receive more information.



The mission of Us Helping Us, People Into Living, Inc. (UHU) is to improve the health and well being of Black gay men through innovative programs and services and -- through a vision of inclusiveness – to reduce the impact of HIV/AIDS  in the entire Black community.  Incorporated in 1988 as a self-help support group for Black gay men living with HIV/AIDS, UHU has become one of the largest Black AIDS service organizations in the District of Columbia, serving: heterosexual men and women; gay/bisexual and same-gender-loving men; and transgender individuals.

July Calendar of Events - details

Vaccine Research Initiative -

UHU is a part of the effort to find a HIV vaccine.  Join us. Click: Be the Generation.  You can volunteer for two studies, the 505 Study and the 061 Study.

2009 Combined Federal Campaign (CFC# 38422) -

UHU is a part of the 2009 Combined Federal Campaign.  The Combined Federal Campaign allows federal employees to make charitable contributions to nonprofit organizations directly from their paycheck.  To donate to UHU through the CFC make your donation to CFC# 38422.

2009 – 2010 Catalogue for Philanthropy -

UHU has been chosen for inclusion in the 2009 – 2010 Catalogue for Philanthropy.  UHU was one of 68 agencies chosen, from a very competitive field of 240 candidates, for being the finest smaller nonprofits that Greater Washington has to offer!

Please make a donation

A recently report from the D.C. Health Department found the District to have the highest HIV/AIDS case rate in the nation.  Black residents are 53% of the District’s population but 76% of its HIV/AIDS cases.  Black gay men are still the largest segment of people living with HIV/AIDS in the District. UHU is committed to reducing HIV infection in the Black community.  Please help UHU by making a donation or mailing a contribution.