McLean County AIDS Task Force

MCATF begin in 1986 as an "agency representative" group with members from community groups dealing with HIV/AIDS. In 1988, MCATF changed to an all-vounteer group so that it could begin offering client services, such as "buddies" to people living with AIDS.

Soon after that a hotline was added. Members would have calls forwarded to them at home during their shift of duty.

In the fall of 1992, MCATF opened its present center in downtown Bloomington. Activities taking place in the center include trainings, meetings, and various prevention activities. In 1997 MCATF began CONNECTIONS Community Center.

Today's MCATF is an multipurpose, all volunteer, community-based AIDS service organization. Education, service, and advocacy are the cornerstones of all the workd MCATF does.