With the first legal needle exchange in the country and the only at-cost harm-reduction supply co-op, the Dave Purchase Project helps lead and supply the harm-reduction movement. Formerly known as Point Defiance AIDS Projects, we started with a simple idea — drug users matter and are key to stopping the spread of AIDS.
Our founder, Dave Purchase, was right. Needle exchanges have drastically reduced the spread of HIV. And now, with your help, we’re taking on everything from the opioid epidemic to the resurgence of hepatitis.
Our local exchange proudly serves Pierce County, providing syringes, testing, safer consumption and safe sex supplies, drug checking services, peer care navigation, healthcare referrals, and more.
Our NASEN network works to empower harm reduction programs across North America by providing essential supplies, technical assistance, networking opportunities, and more!
As of 2024, our team has provided thousands of new supplies to the community. The difference these supplies make is measurable.
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