Tulsa CARES was founded in 1991 as a community response to the growing need for coordinated HIV/AIDS care during some of the darkest days of the epidemic. Over three decades, Tulsa CARES has provided a compassionate response to HIV/AIDS as infection has evolved from a fatal illness to a chronically-managed disease.

Today, Tulsa CARES is the largest and most comprehensive provider of prevention and care programs serving low income individuals living with HIV and Hepatitis C in Oklahoma. The agency is committed to delivering social services to some of the most marginalized and at-risk populations in the area and works to foster a

community where people living with stigmatized conditions have equal opportunities for healthy living.

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Join us for Red Ribbon Gala 2026—where every moment lives up to its legendary reputation. We promise a stunning evening with delicious food, fine wine, and a dance floor that doesn't quit, all in support of Tulsa CARES.