August 2015                                                                                               www.doorwayshousing.org
JumpstartBackpackJumpstart Program Helps Kids Go Back to School 

The Jumpstart Program, funded in part by the City of St. Louis, recently received a large donation of school supplies. As a result of this donation, each child in the program will be fully equipped as they begin their first day of school. Jamika Irby, Program Coordinator (pictured right) collaborated with residents of Cooper House as they gave of their time to assemble the school goodie bags, along with adult care packages that included personal hygiene items.

Currently the Jumpstart Program serves more than 30 children within the city of St. Louis. Families in the program receive support from DOORWAYS while working with us to ensure that responsibilities are being addressed regarding education, health and/or behavioral health needs of their children.
CooperHouseCelebrationC ooper House Celebration  

DOORWAYS leadership served staff lunch to staff in celebration of reaching a goal of meeting the needs of 33 residents in Cooper House.

Cooper House, named after Founder Lynne M. Cooper, opened in 1997 to serve people who were unable to live independently as a result of HIV/AIDS. The fully accessible three-story building offers 36 private rooms with baths, 24-hour protective oversight and nursing care, a dining room, commercial kitchen, recreational areas, and administrative offices

For more information on Cooper House, click here.  


Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form developed as a form of self-expression and defense. It is marked by its agile and tricky movements and is always played with music. 

Activities Coordinator David Payne joined local capoeiristas in a performance for the residents in Cooper House.

For more info on activity opportunities contact David Payne at 314-535-1919, ext. 3139 or [email protected]. 
VoiceYourChoice2015 Voice Your Choice

DOORWAYS has been nominated for Favorite Non-Profit and Favorite Fundraising Event for the 2015 Voice Your Choice Reader's Choice Awards for Vital Voice.

Cast your vote below! Voting closes 10 p.m. on Monday, August 31. The winners will be announced in the October Issue of Vital Voice.

Cast your vote here:  VOTE HERE
CHCCommunity Health Charities

 
DOORWAYS CHC Code is #35137
DOORWAYS will soon be out and about at various Community Health Charities campaign events.  We will be sharing with employees our mission and asking to be selected as part of their annual payroll giving. If you know of someone whose employer participates in the Community Health Charities giving campaign, ask them to select us as their charity. 

Community Health Charities unites caring donors in the workplace with trusted health charities such as DOORWAYS.
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UpcomingEventsUpcoming Events                                                   (click pictures for more information)
     
National Night Out - Volunteers Needed!
 + Saturday, August 29  12:00 - 4:00 PM
DOORWAYS is once again hosting a National Night Out event and we need
volunteers! Positions to be filled include; Bounce House Guardian, Children/
Youth Games, Snow Cone Station and more! We also need people to help prepare baked goods (homemade or store bought) and provide prizes to be used as giveaways. Click here for more information or to sign up. For questions, call 314-535-1919 ex. 3140 or email [email protected].

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National HIV/AIDS & Aging Awareness Day 
 + Friday, September 18   
The prevalence of HIV among older adults is reaching staggering rates. About 1 in 4 adults in the United States who are living with HIV are aged 50 or older. With advanced treatment options, HIV positive individuals are living longer lives. However, the interactions between aging and degenerations caused by HIV have become a public health concern that needs to generate appropriate awareness and education. With your help, we can work to create awareness in our local communities!

 
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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.