History

Founded in 1990 as a support group for young people living with HIV/AIDS, BAY Positives grew very quickly. As members of the support group noticed there were no agencies geared to meet the special needs of young people, they decided to form an agency.

In 1993, BAY Positives received its 501(c)(3) status. In 1994, the agency received a substantial federal grant and opened its doors as the first peer-run agency in the world for young people living with HIV/AIDS.