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Chris Alba

1973 – 2023

American activist

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About Chris Alba

Lived 1973 – 2023 (aged 50).

Chris Alba was a harm reduction advocate and champion for homeless people from Revere, Massachusetts.

Early life Alba was born and raised in Revere.

Career Alba began his professional outreach work in the early 2000s, attempting to prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis by distributing sterile needles to people living on the street, despite the unclear legality of this practice. Alba worked at the harm reduction organization, Healthy Streets Lynn, for ten years.

Alba was slated to become the co-executive director of No More Anonymous Death, commonly referred to as NOMAD, but died before transitioning to the position.

Death and legacy On September 23, 2023, Alba was found dead in his apartment by his son. His cause of death was assumed to be related to colorectal cancer. About Alba, Lauren Buck, Revere’s Chief of Health and Human Services stated, “he’s really an irreplaceable presence in the harm reduction outreach worker community, not just for Revere, but for the state and really, the country.”

The Chris Alba Emergency Warming Center, which provides emergency shelter and services to 24 individuals a night, was named for Alba. In 2024, the center was awarded a $142,800 grant by the Healey-Driscoll Administration.

Alba’s colleagues claim Alba saved the lives of hundreds of people who would have otherwise died from infections and overdoses.

Alba’s son, Robert Alba, became a mental health case worker in Lynn, Massachusetts.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Chris Alba?

American activist (1973–2023)

When was Chris Alba born?

Chris Alba was born on 19 May 1973.

When did Chris Alba die?

Chris Alba died on 23 September 2023.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Chris Alba

· Wikidata: Q137546306

· DBpedia: Chris Alba

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