January 2022 - Happy New Year! |
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ROARING RED 2022 Event Update |
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In case you haven't heard yet...
Considering the steep increase in infection rates relative to COVID-19 and the rapidly spreading Omicron Variant, the decision has been made to reschedule ROARING RED 2022.
The new date for ROARING RED 2022 is Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch.
This decision was not made lightly, but after consulting with our event planners, board chairperson, development chair and the volunteer leadership of the event, if felt like the responsible thing to do.
Thank you all for your support and understanding as we maneuver through these uncharted waters together.
Please mark your calendar for Saturday, April 9, 2022 and get ready to ROAR as we gather to celebrate HOUSING, HEALTH and HOPE!
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*RED Volunteers will be asked to re-signup in the next month to allow anyone with scheduling conflicts an opportunity to volunteer at this important event. |
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In November our friends from Attic Salt West County Center held a sock donation drive/promo. Attic Salt donated a pair of socks for every pair sold, plus a pair for every $ donated. DOORWAYS received seven boxes of assorted socks, hats, scarves and gloves which will be distributed to clients as they come in for services this winter.
THANK YOU!
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Opal Delivers UMSL Commencement |
On December 19, 2021, after a two-year hiatus from hosting in person commencement ceremonies because of COVID-19, Opal M. Jones, President & CEO, a recipient of a Masters of Business Administration, a Bachelor of Science degree and a Distinguished Alumni Award from UMSL, was invited to deliver the commencement address to the Masters and Doctoral graduates of the College of Business Administration. "It was a great honor to return to a place that provided me so many of the tools and skills that I use in my role at DOORWAYS." remarked Opal Jones. "Because of that fact I titled my remarks, A Love Letter To UMSL."
A link to the full ceremony can be found here.
Opal's introduction begins at 32:31.
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Pictured At Right: Dr. Steven Berberich, Chancellor Kristin Sobolik,
Opal M. Jones, Dr. Joan Phillips, Robin Wenneker
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Clementine's Creamery Donation Presentation |
Following a two month partnership between Clementine's Creamery and DOORWAYS during which pints of 'Peppermint Andy' were sold at the six creamery locations as well as online with 50% of sales donated to DOORWAYS. Tamara Keefe, Clementine's founder, presented a check to Opal M. Jones, President and CEO, during a live segment on Show Me St. Louis on KSDK. Thank you Clementine's Creamery and Andy Cohen for this generous gift.
See the check presentation with Opal during the second Clementine's segment on Show Me St. Louis here!
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Tamara Keefe presenting 'Peppermint Andy' donation check to Opal M. Jones |
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Beyond Tonight - Construction Updates
Pictured above are photos of the new campus under construction on North Jefferson. On the left is a view from Jefferson Avenue, the new 3-acre campus has a significant presence as you approach from MLK Drive on Jefferson Avenue. The middle picture is a closer view of the entrance to the Client Services Center where clients and visitors will enter. The last photo is a view featuring the Administration building and the Client Services Center from the Comprehensive Flexible Housing building featuring 50-units of fully-furnished 1 and 2-bedroom apartments.
The buildings are secure from the elements and interior work such as electrical wiring, duct work and drywall are progressing throughout the project.
We continue to need community support for this exciting project. If you haven't made a gift, please consider doing so today. The “Beyond Tonight” campaign has raised $20M towards its $23.5M Phase One goal. With a planned grand opening later summer 2022, we have less than a year to raise the final $3.5M...your help is needed!
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Grow With Us - Current Job Opportunities |
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DOORWAYS is growing and always on the lookout for compassionate dedicated people to join us. As we look toward our new campus on Jefferson our services and programs will expand and so will our staffing needs.
Here are just a few of the current open positions available agency-wide: Cook's Assistant, Activities Coordinator, Building and Grounds Specialist, Comprehensive Flex Housing Program Director, Employment Specialist.
A f ull list of job opportunities can be found here.
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DATE CHANGE
ROARING RED 2022 is rescheduled for Saturday, April 9, 2022. ROARING RED will be an evening of revelry and merriment reminiscent of the famed roaring 20s! For more information and tickets visit www.doorwaysred.org
Mark your calendars and make your reservations today!
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Thank you for your ongoing support as we begin this new year fighting two pandemics--HIV and COVID-19! |
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DOORWAYS adheres to all local COVID-19 protocols.
Masks and proof of vaccination are required at events.
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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. |
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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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