Chattanooga CARES was organized in 1986 and received its non-profit status in 1988. Overseen by a board of directors, the agency employs 13 staff members and uses more than 200 trained volunteers to provide resources to anyone affected by AIDS. The agency maintains a strict policy of confidentiality and treats every client with dignity and respect, neither condemning nor condoning behaviors that place individuals at increased risk for HIV infection. We strive to be the leader in providing AIDS resources for people in our area affected by HIV and AIDS, while continuing our emphasis on prevention as the best tool for fighting HIV infection. We look forward to the day when a cure for AIDS is found, and we can close our doors.