Dr. Elizabeth Price, Executive Director of St. Louis Effort for AIDS (EFA), discussed the organization's origins, founded in 1985 by gay men to address the lack of AIDS services. Initially volunteer-driven, EFA now employs staff due to funding from the St. Luke's Episcopal Presbyterian Charitable Foundation and the United Way. Key staff include Joyce Martin, Augustine Paz, and a young African American woman focusing on minority outreach. EFA relies on grants for funding, particularly for outreach to minority communities and healthcare providers. They face challenges in securing funds for treating those already infected and emphasize the need for continued support and education to prevent the spread of AIDS.