August 2019
walkorrunEmployment Program: The Future Is Bright

 
DOORWAYS provides service-enriched housing to people living with HIV/AIDS and their families who have experienced homelessness/unstable housing. Nearly all of our clients live in poverty, reporting upon intake either zero income or income below the Federal Poverty Level. Once housed, we focus on building stability that will enable them to follow a medical regimen leading to reduced viral loads and improved health. We offer case management support, referrals to essential basic resources (such as food, healthcare, mental health/substance counseling), and self-development programming to build skills to strengthen their abilities to manage a household budget, stress, nutrition, exercise, etc. Our goal is to offer housing, health, and hope.

Those regaining their strength and ready to begin the journey to employment are referred to Employment and Self-Sufficiency Specialist Elaine Ellis. Each person receives... ( continued) 
BankofAmericaThank You Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS
 
We are grateful to Broadway Cares / Equity Fights Aids for approving a grant to support the Own Home program. Through their generosity, we are able to prevent homelessness for people living with HIV/AIDS who are unable to pay bills, such as rent/utilities, and provide assistance for those in housing crisis. Thank you for your partnership.
JumpstartSchoolJumpstart Children Receive School Supplies
 
 
Thirty children in the Jumpstart program received book bags and school uniforms thanks, in part, to the St. Louis City Continuum of Care (CoC) plan and the Old Newsboys grant.

Jumpstart provides vital services to 18 families allowing parents to maintain independence and provide a safe and stable environment in which they can raise their children. Ninety percent of Jumpstart parents are single mothers and more than 96% of Jumpstart parents are African American. Services provided include rent and utility assistance and other supportive services. 
SigmondThank You Sigmond and Marie P. Baer Charitable Trust
Many thanks to the Sigmond and Marie P. Baer Charitable Trust administered through U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management for their support of the Emergency Housing program. Thanks to this support, we are able to house people living with HIV/AIDS who are homeless or in housing crisis. We are grateful for your partnership. 

For more information on Emergency Housing,  click here.      
EmploymentLunchEmployment Luncheon
 
        
The Jumpstart program kicked off the month of July with an employment workshop led by Employment Specialist Elaine Ellis. The workshop provided attendees assistance with job application completion and resume building. Elaine focused on two areas; identifying your skills and gathering your work history. Lunch was provided by Urban Eats.  

Click here for more information on Jumpstart. 
VolunteerCurrent Volunteer Opportunities
 
DOORWAYS is always seeking volunteers to better assist our clients and staff. We currently have opportunities in the following areas:
  • Kitchenette Painting -- great for small groups!
  • Property Clean-Up (Assist in cleaning up a DOORWAYS Property -- great for large groups!)
  • BYOBee Trivia Night Volunteers (September 14) -- click here to sign up! 
  • Cooper House resident companions
  • Bakers (provide special treats to residents)
  • Activity Assistants (go on activities with residents)
  • Administrative Volunteer (make phone calls, assist with mailings, etc.)
If interested in volunteering, please contact Patrick Young at pyoung@doorwayshousing.org.   
UpcomingEventsUpcoming Events                                   (click pictures for more information)


Friends in Deed Meet Up    
 + Thursday, August 29 
 + 6:00-8:00 pm 
 + Up-Down St. Louis
    405 N. Euclid Street, 63108
 + Facebook Event Page  
  
Friends In Deed is a group of men and women dedicated to the future success of DOORWAYS, an interfaith non-profit which provides housing and supportive services to improve quality of life and health outcomes for people affected by HIV/AIDS. Among its goals are: increase awareness of DOORWAYS mission; enhance the volunteer base of DOORWAYS; build future leadership and create additional revenue through fundraising events.   

 
Up-Down St. Louis features more than 60 arcade games from the '80s and '90s, pinball machines, four classic skee-ball alleys, Nintendo 64 console gaming, life-size Jenga and Connect Four. All games cost just 25 cents. The drink menu includes an extensive craft beer selection with over 60 beers on tap and even more bottles and cans, as well as house-made pizza by the slice with unique toppings.   
 
 
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BYOBee - A Trivia Spelling Bee  
 + Saturday, September 14
 + 6:00 pm 
 + Glazier's Union Hall - 5916 Wilson Ave. 
  
Join us for BYOBee...a trivia spelling bee!
 
$25 per person or $200 for a table of 8 
Round Sponsors: $350 - includes table for 8 plus on screen recognition at the event.
(Tickets include 2 beers from Urban Chestnut Brewing Company)

To register, visit:  www.doorwaysevents.org  


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.   
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