The mission of RAIN (Regional AIDS Interfaith Network) is to provide compassionate care for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, and prevention education for our region. RAIN, celebrating its 16th year in 2008, meets the spiritual, practical and emotional needs of persons with HIV/AIDS and sets the standard high for compassionate care for persons with HIV/AIDS (Care Partners) and their loved ones.

Since 1992, RAIN has provided HIV/AIDS prevention education/awareness programs to nearly 50,000 people and nearly 150,000 hours of service to at least 700 persons with HIV/AIDS. In 2006 alone, RAIN CareTeams and staff have provided 5,600 personal contacts or visits, 400 pastoral care conversations, 860 rides to doctors, pharmacies, grocery stores adn social outings, and 586 meals.