AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO (AFC) PROVIDES SYSTEMS-LEVEL LEADERSHIP TO THE CHICAGO AREA'S HIV/AIDS SECTOR BY PROVIDING FUNDING TO AND COORDINATING THE ACTIVITIES OF CHICAGO'S REGIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM; PROVIDING FUNDING FOR PERMANENT, SUPPORTIVE HOUSING INCLUDING RENTAL, UTILITY, AND/OR FURNITURE ASSISTANCE; PROVIDING FUNDING TO COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING HIGH QUALITY HIV/AIDS PROGRAMMING; AND ENGAGING IN LOCAL AND STATEWIDE ADVOCACY TO PROMOTE HIV/AIDS FUNDING AND SERVICES.