August 2016                                                                                          www.doorwayshousing.org

 
"Brad" is a 56 year old gentleman who moved to Cooper House from the hospital in April 2016. When he arrived, he weighed 103 pounds and was in poor health. His HIV viral load was 737,070 and CD4 count was 47. (CD4 count and viral load are the two measures which are most commonly used to determine how HIV may be impacting the immune system and how much HIV is in the body.)

After just three months under our care, Brad now weighs 165 pounds (62 pound gain), has a viral load of 7,720 and a CD4 count of 310. He has come so far both physically and mentally and is planning to move back into his own home in September.  We are so proud of all he has accomplished and happy to be a small part of his journey living with HIV. 

To learn more about the services at Cooper House click here. 
FriendsBack to School Bash

Last week the Jumpstart Program hosted a Back-to-School Bash for program participants and their children. DOORWAYS was able to provide school-aged children with backpacks and school supplies. Bags of personal hygiene products were donated by Wells Fargo and dispersed to each family member. While families enjoyed a catered lunch, they were able to view The Bully Project, an educational video on respect and caring behaviors for all ages. Information on UMSL's Bridge Program, a weekend college prep program, was also given to teens as a resource. Thanks to our friends at Wells Fargo for making the event possible! 

For more information on the Jumpstart Program click here or contact Jamika Irby at 314-328-2717 or email [email protected].       
buspassRecently Renovated Property to Reopen

Staff recently toured our newly-renovated residential property. The property, located in the Bevo Mill neighborhood of St. Louis, is made up of four one-bedroom apartments. We plan to open the units for housing in September.

The Residential Program provides 103 apartment units at seven sites located throughout the City of St. Louis. The Program serves people affected by HIV/AIDS who are capable of independent living, but whose financial and health issues limit their ability to pay fair market rent. Many of the individuals and families in the program have faced a history of poverty and trauma from violence or abuse. 
  
The Residential Program allows individuals and families affected by HIV to prioritize their health and work within other financial concerns such as childcare, rent, healthy food or medicines. 
VolunteersLooking For An Internship?

Looking for an internship at a stellar nonprofit to help boost your resume?  DOORWAYS is currently looking for interns in our Residential, Own Home, Development and HR departments.  Click here to learn more.   
UpcomingEventsUpcoming Events                                                   (click pictures for more information)
 
Dine Out at Herbies for DOORWAYS 
 + Tuesday, September 13  4:00 - 10:00 PM
 + Herbies's Vintage 72, 405 N. Euclid, 63108  
 
RESERVATIONS ARE RECOMMENDED! 
Dinner: 5:00 - 10:00 PM
Phone:  314-769-9595
http://herbies.com/site/reservations

 HAPPY HOUR:  4:00 - 7:00 PM
Drink Specials Include:
 
$2 Budweiser, Bud Light and Bud Select
$3 Well Cocktails
$5 House Wines

Appetizer Specials:
$5 Smoked Trout Pancake
$8 Flatbreads 
For more info and to register your attendance, click here.  


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DOORWAYS Welcomes
AC2 - Anderson Cooper & Andy Cohen  
 + Saturday, October 15 
 + Fox Theatre, St. Louis, MO 

Join Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen for an unscripted, uncensored and unforgettable night of conversation. The late night talk show host and the journalist, longtime friends, interview each other and take questions from the audience. It's a live, interactive look behind the scenes of pop culture and world events.
 
Tickets can be purchased online at Metrotix.com, by calling 314-534-1111, or in person at the Fabulous Fox Box Office. Contact Jim at 314-328-2705 for VIP details!  Every ticket purchased benefits DOORWAYS! 
 
For more information on the event, click here.   
To see all of our upcoming events please click here.


DOORWAYS 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.