February 2017

RememberJimRemember Jim from RED?
  Resident Art Show 
 + Friday, March 31
 + 5:00 - 7:00 PM
 
 
Jim Frederick (a Cooper House resident) will be the focus of an Art Show to be held Friday, March 31 from 5-7 PM at Webster Groves Christian Church

Members of the Gateway Men's Chorus, of which Jim is a member, will present a special performance. 
 
Click here for more information or to RSVP.   
TeamDoorwaysWalk or Run for DOORWAYS


Saturday, April 8   
* 5K (3 mile) Walk or Run

Sunday, April 9 
* 7K (4.4 mile) Walk or Run  
* Marathon Relay 
* Half Marathon 
* Marathon 
 

Walk or run in the GO! St. Louis Marathon Weekend!
Personalize your own page to help raise funds for DOORWAYS!
Receive a team shirt, pasta dinner and private bag check!
 
     
More information here.      
currentCurrent Volunteer Opportunities at DOORWAYS
 
DOORWAYS is always seeking volunteers to better assist our clients and staff. We currently have opportunities in the following areas:
  • Admin tasks (stuff envelopes, assist with mailings, etc.)
  • Cooper House resident companions
  • Bakers (provide special treats to residents)
  • Employment Assistance (help clients find employment)
  • Spring Cleaners (help clean our properties and offices)
  • Activity Assistants (go on activities with residents)
  • Summer Teachers/Tutors (work with residents' children during the summer)
If interested in volunteering, please contact Patrick Young at pyoung@doorwayshousing.org 
RED2017recapRED 2017 - THANK YOU!
 SHAKEN NOT STIRRED 2017
 Co-chaired by Christine and Rick Pennell, MD
 And Mary and Steve Schoolman

RED 2017 was held Saturday, February 4 at the elegant Ritz Carlton Hotel in Clayton. The theme was a tribute to BOND...James Bond!

The evening was a great success with 580 guests raising about $400,000 in direct support of the mission and programs of DOORWAYS. The Pennells and Schoolmans were aided by Patron co-chairs Diane Levine and Jay Joern, the RED Raffle Committee was co-chaired by Kathy and Steve Eiser, and Rudi Bertrand and Paul Williams. A huge thank you to all our corporate sponsors and individual donors who collectively helped RED 2017 to be an all-time record breaking event for DOORWAYS. 
 
Last fall Board Member, Patti Kelley, won the Golden Table Raffle and hosted members of her senior leadership staff from SSM/St. Louis University Hospital. The Golden Auction Ticket was won by long-time donor and RED attendee, Paul Williams, who selected the coveted Pennell Wine Dinner catered by Chef Tim Brennan from CRAVINGS.
 
The evening began with cocktails around the lavishly decorated tables groaning under the weight of the RED Raffle Baskets valued at a total of $15,000 in donated merchandise and gift certificates, guests were greeted by silhouetted Bond and Bond-girl figures. BIG MUDDY DANCE COMPANY opened the program with a performa nce of JET STREAM.  Master of Ceremonies, Jasmine Huda FOX-2 News Anchor, facilitated the evening program. Guests enjoyed a 3-course meal, open bar, and dancing to the beats of St. Louis favorite, DJ Reggie. 

If you missed the short film about the life of Jim Frederick, a Cooper House resident, or would like to see it again, click on the image below to view the film produced by Once Films.    
 
BoardStaffHolidayPartyThank You Bar: PM

Special thanks to James Pence and Chad Wick, owners of Bar:PM who planned and hosted a fundraiser to benefit DOORWAYS as a part of the bar's second anniversary. The event also included a gift drive which provided our residents with many of the everyday items they so badly needed. Thank you James and Chad!

Interested in hosting an event to benefit DOORWAYS? Contact Jim Timmerberg at 314-328-2705 or email jtimmerberg@doorwayshousing.org.  
NewTeammatesMeet Our New Teammates

With the new year comes some new faces at DOORWAYS.

 

Tracy Shreve, LPN, joins our team as the Director of Nursing at Cooper House. Tracy comes with over 20+ years of nursing experience and a strong passion for client-centered care. Before Cooper House, Tracy managed nursing teams at various senior and assisted living communities in Illinois. We're thrilled to have someone of Tracy's caliber in our nursing department.   

Nikki Green
became a part of our Residential team as the program assistant in January. Nikki brings many years of experience as an administrative assistant - particularly in the healthcare field. As a member of our residential team, she will oversee the rent collection process and work to ensure all leases are up-to-date.  Please be sure to welcome Nikki! 



Samantha Donovan
joined our Own Home staff just last week! Samantha works as a Housing Resource Specialist where she will work in the long-term rent program. Before DOORWAYS, Samantha worked with NAMI in New Orleans where she worked with homeless individuals, getting clients various resources. In addition to this experience, Samantha is also a CNA with a passion for helping others.  

Join our team!  To view Employment Opportunities click here.
UpcomingEventsUpcoming Events                                   (click pictures for more information)
 
Resident Art Show - Jim Frederick 
  + Friday, March 31
 + 5:00 - 7:00 PM
 
- - - - - - - -
 

Annual Dinner
 + Tuesday, April 4, 6-8 PM
 + 6:00 - 8:00 PM 

Our reception and dinner to honor those who help DOORWAYS provide housing, health and hope for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS. 

RSVP required to attend.  Please call 314-328-2706. 
 
- - - - - - - -
 

TEAM DOORWAYS - GO! St. Louis
 
 Now's the time to sign up & save!

Saturday, April 8     
* 5K (3 mile) Walk or Run

Sunday, April 9 
* 7K (4.4 mile) Walk or Run  
* Marathon Relay 
* Half Marathon 
* Marathon 
 
CHARITY RATES: ( click here
To register or for more information - 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.
  DOORWAYS | 314-535-1919 | info@doorwayshousing.org | www.doorwayshousing.org

DOORWAYS, an IRC 501(c)3 tax-exempt Missouri nonprofit corporation, is registered to solicit funds for charitable purposes in Missouri and Illinois.  DOORWAYS only solicits such charitable contributions in MO and IL.   
STAY CONNECTED: