Aids Interfaith Network

Since 1986 AIN has worked tirelessly in the Greater New Haven area providing culturally sensitive programs, access to compassionate HIV Care in a safe and confidential full service facility. Our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers pledge to continually build upon the vision/mission of our founder, Mrs. Elsie Cofield to:

• Minister to the spiritual, physical and emotional needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Promote community –wide awareness and education, build resources and advocate to broaden the base of support for clients and end racial disparities in health care.
• Carry the message of HIV/AIDS prevention to every segment of the community. Support persons living with HIV/AIDS and their families by teaching the community to provide care that is compassionate and non-judgmental.

Mrs. Elsie W. Cofield, wife of the late Rev. Dr. Curtis M. Cofield, II for 61 years; mother of four adult children; grandmother of seven grandchildren and great grandmother of five great-grandchildren.

• Mrs. Cofield began the AIDS Interfaith Network in a basement of the Immanuel Missionary Baptist Church in New Haven, Connecticut, where her husband, Curtis, was Pastor in 1987.
• After consideration, AIDS Interfaith Network became independent in March, 1991.
• Mrs. Cofield hosted workshops on AIDS in Cape Town, South Africa; U.C.L.A. in California for Patricia Brown; for the Health Department in Portland, Oregon and many places throughout the Nation.
• Mrs. Cofield favorite quote is “May the Work I’ve Done Speak For Me!”.