The Wall-Las Memorias (TWLM) was founded in 1993 to engage the community in dialogue, eradicate the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS, and build a memorial for those who lost their lives to AIDS – which was the first publicly funded HIV/AIDS memorial in the country when it was unveiled in 2004. Over the years, the organization has expanded its focus to include a broad range of services and supports for marginalized populations across Los Angeles County.
Today, TWLM’s mission is to serve Latinx, LGBTQ, and other underserved populations through advocacy, education, and building the next generation of leadership. We achieve this mission through six types of programs: (1) alcohol and drug abuse prevention services; (2) mental health advocacy and linkage to resources; (3) HIV/AIDS prevention, testing, counseling, and resource connection; (4) LGBTQ health and wellness support groups; (5) universal healthcare access advocacy; and (6) LGBTQ, immigrant, and worker rights promotion. TWLM operates these projects with a social justice and community organizing model, where we empower members of the target population to address the problems and inequities they experience in their communities.
