Table of Contents
- Celebrating 30 Years
- Opioid Settlement Fund
- A New Era of Access
- 2025 Pharmacy Highlights
- Runway Red 2026
- Community Partner Shoutout
- Greater Owensboro Chamber Celebration
- A Visit to the Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
Celebrating 30 Years!
In 2026, Matthew 25 proudly celebrates a milestone year honoring decades of service, growth, and unwavering commitment to the communities we serve.
What began in a one-car detached garage has grown into a comprehensive network of care. Over the years, Matthew 25 has expanded to four clinic locations, launched an in-house pharmacy, and deployed a mobile health unit to reach individuals where care is needed most. Today, our mission is carried forward by more than 100 dedicated employees who work every day to eliminate barriers to healthcare, reduce stigma, and improve health outcomes.
This milestone year also reflects the resilience, innovation, and heart that have defined Matthew 25 since the beginning. Each chapter of our story is rooted in meeting people where they are and responding to the evolving needs of our communities with compassion and purpose.
As we reflect on this journey, 2026 is not just a celebration of how far we’ve come—it’s a tribute to the patients, partners, donors, and community members who made it possible. Together, we look ahead with gratitude and renewed purpose, committed to serving with compassion, dignity, and impact for many years to come. Stay tuned for special events, stories, and opportunities to celebrate throughout this milestone year.
Opioid Settlement Fund
Matthew 25 is grateful to receive funding from the City of Evansville Opioid Settlement Funds to expand access to life-saving harm reduction resources in our community.
This investment will allow Matthew 25 to purchase, maintain, and operate two harm reduction vending machines, increasing low-barrier, anonymous access to critical supplies. The machines will be stocked with Matthew 25 harm reduction kits which will include IDU, smoking, snorting, and wound care kits—as well as safer sex items, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, and naloxone.
By making these resources available around the clock, this initiative helps reduce overdose risk, prevent the spread of infectious diseases, and connect individuals to supportive services while meeting people where they are with dignity and compassion. We thank the City of Evansville for its commitment to evidence-based solutions that strengthen public health and save lives.
A New Era of Access
Thanks to the generosity of our community, Matthew 25 AIDS Services’ Yuletide program reached a record number of patients in 2025. We provided 411 patients with $50 Walmart gift cards, serving 252 individuals in Kentucky and 159 in Indiana. This marks our largest Yuletide program to date and a meaningful increase from 288 gift cards in 2024.
Pharmacy Highlights
Join us in celebrating our pharmacy’s first full year of operation and the impact made possible through patient-centered care. Every prescription filled helps remove barriers to care, supports whole-person health, and strengthens the services Matthew 25 provides across the communities.
Impact at a Glance
- 31,779 prescriptions filled
- 1,156 patients served across all locations
- $1.1M+ patient assistance & copay coverage secured
Growth & Reach in 2025
- 115% increase in prescriptions dispensed over 2024
- 291% increase in patients served compared to last year
- 73.9% of prescriptions qualified under 340B, increasing funds available to support all Matthew 25 services
Supporting Patients Beyond the Counter
- Over $25,00 provided in patient copay assistance
- 31 Hepatitis C treatments completed through the pharmacy
- Improved access to life-saving medications for patients across all locations.
Strengthening Our Pharmacy Team
- Hired a Lead Pharmacist
- Added a Pharmacy Patient Care Technician
Runway Red
Runway Red returns on Saturday, March 28, 2026, marking a powerful moment in our history as we officially launch the 30th anniversary celebration of Matthew 25 AIDS Services.
Runway Red brings together fashion, philanthropy, and community— creating an unforgettable evening that supports life-saving care, education, and support services across the 37 counties we serve in Kentucky and Indiana.
Held at the Preston Arts Center, this year’s show will celebrate not only where we are going, but how far we have come. Guests can expect an inspiring runway experience, meaningful storytelling, and special moments woven throughout the evening as we honor 30 years of care, courage, and community.
Dedicated in Bill Kaelin’s Memory
This year’s Runway Red is dedicated in loving memory of Bill Kaelin. Bill was a long-time provider for Matthew 25 serving our Hendersonand Owensboro clinics. The evening
The evening will include special moments and meaningful surprises honoring his legacy and the impact he had on our community. His memory reminds us why this event and our mission matters so deeply.
Community Partner Shout-out
We are proud to recognize one of our long-standing community partners in Evansville, Memorial Baptist Church’s HIV Ministries, and especially Miss Teresa Carter, for their continued support of Matthew 25.
For more than a decade, Memorial Baptist Church’s HIV Ministries has stood alongside Matthew 25— providing volunteers, donations, and heartfelt support to our staff, clients, and communities served. This past Christmas, their compassion shined especially bright as they adopted five local families, each with children, ensuring gifts and a Christmas meal filled their homes with joy and hope.
We are deeply grateful for the love, generosity, and unwavering commitment shown to our Evansville clients. Thank you, Miss Teresa and Memorial Baptist Church’s HIV Ministries, for living out our shared mission and reminding us all of the power of compassion.
Greater Owensboro Chamber Celebration
Matthew 25 was honored to be nominated as Best Non-Profit in the Health & Human Services category at the Greater Owensboro Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration. Several members of our staff and board were proud to attend the event to represent our organization and the communities we serve. While we did not take home the award, being nominated alongside so many impactful organizations is a true honor. Congratulations to all of this year’s winners, and thank you to the Greater Owensboro Chamber for recognizing the important work happening across our region.
Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce
Members of our Bowling Green staff recently attended the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Celebration, proudly representing Matthew 25 and the work we do in the community. Staying actively involved with our local chambers, wherever our clinics are located, is an important part of our commitment to building strong community partnerships. These connections help strengthen collaboration, expand resources, and ultimately allow us to better serve our clients and communities across the region.
