May 2015                                                                                               www.doorwayshousing.org
TeamDoorwaysPicNew LIFT Program

Living Independently For Tomorrow is a program designed to help clients transition off on-going monthly rent assistance to self-sufficiency and independent living. L.I.F.T. will pay rent assistance on the clients' behalf for 10 months, during which our employment and self-sufficiency specialist will work directly with the clients to increase skills and income. Together staff and clients will budget and set realistic goals to assist with the transition.
ImpactReportImpact Report
 
This past week our donors received our report to the community about our efforts in 2014. You can access the report here.

In the past, we sent two separate reports: the Annual Report and the Programs and Services Report. We hope you enjoy this new combined single report,  We look forward to sharing with you about all our efforts in 2015 in the coming months. 

For more information please contact 314-535-1919 or [email protected].   
SoleOfARunnerMeet David Payne

 
Doorways is happy to welcome David Payne as our new Activities Coordinator. David comes to us with a variety of creative skills and a great passion to improve the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS. 

Currently, David is the owner and instructor of  Ax? Capoeira St. Louis. Capoeira is a mixture of martial arts and dance that originated amongst Brazilian slaves. David hopes to use his skills of music and movement to assist our residents in becoming more ambulatory and passionate about... ( continue) 
     
Doorways has teamed up with Chestnut Health Systems and 13 other St. Louis agencies to study and identify meaningful treatment options for individuals affected by HIV and substance abuse. One of these options is a concept known as Motivational Interviewing.   
What is Motivational Interviewing? 
What is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, goal oriented style of communication which can be utilized to motivate clients to take charge of their lives and become more empowered.  Two of our staff members recently became certified in Motivational Interviewing. They will work with our residents to promote positive life choices. 

It is our hope that Motivational Interviewing will lead to a better quality of life and encourage many long-term residents to achieve greater independence and health.    
AnnualDinnerThank You for #giveSTLday
   
Thank You to those who chose Doorways on #giveSTLday! 

Our Board of Directors have a special message for you:  
click here . 

It's not too late to give!  Visit: bit.ly/DONATEtoDOORWAYS     
UpcomingEventsUpcoming Events 
 
Keystone Logo Keystone Society Donor Appreciation Reception
Hosted by Keystone co-chairs, Christine & Rick Pennell, M.D.
 + Wednesday, June 24  6:00 - 8:00 PM. 
Fore more information contact Jim Timmerberg at 314-535-1919 x.3123
or by email: [email protected]

   

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Volu nteer Opportunities
 + Monday, May 25: Cooking/Serving Memorial Day BBQ
 + Friday, June 2: Front Desk Attendant / Kitchen Assistance
 + Friday, June 12: Help set-up & clean-up Prom for our residents
 + Summer: Ongoing summer enrichment activities for children
 + Summer: Playing Spades or other card games / Playing Pool

If you are interested in these or other volunteer opportunities please
contact Kyleah at 314-535-1919 x.3049 or [email protected] 
   
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PRIDE - St. Louis 
 
 + June 26-28 
We're looking for volunteers to help staff our booth at Pride. 
Interested and available?  Email: [email protected] 
 

 
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D OORWAYS is an interfaith non-profit organization which provides housing and related supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV/AIDS.