Why We Exist!
Our Mission
Our Mission

DOORWAYS improves the quality of life of people affected by HIV, illness, and poverty, advancing their stability and well-being through housing, health, and empowerment services. 

What We Deliver!

HOUSING

DOORWAYS owns 11 buildings with 219 units and
leases 80+ units per night for emergency housing. 


HOUSING IN FY2025:

Emergency Housing served 430 people.

Permanent Housing was home to 241 people.

Flexible Housing stabilized 85 people.

Assistive living services were provided to 52 people at Cooper House.

1,926 people received rent/utility assistance.

HEALTH

DOORWAYS’ healthcare statistics exceed national rates!

55% Nationally   |  100%  at DOORWAYS  participated in healthcare.

67% Nationally  |   93% at DOORWAYS achieved viral suppression.


Our health programs and services include:

1:1 care coordination to monitor food security, nutrition,
medication management, medical visits, etc.

Behavioral health services and psychiatric counseling.

An on campus independent clinic and a BOCA Pharmacy.

EMPOWERMENT

Empowerment services are delivered by
DOORWAYS staff and collaborating partners.


EMPOWERMENT PROGRAMS IN FY 2025

Career Services assisted 194 people  through employment counseling,  job fairs, interview clothing, etc.

Behavioral Health provided counseling to 320 people.

The Provisions Pantry addressed food security and hunger for 1,343 participants.

Life skills workshops supported learning goals for 136 residents.

Stories of Success

For additional client videos, please visit our VIDEO page. These videos have been graciously donated by Once Films to be debuted at the annual RED Gala.

Ways You Can Help
As our program participants strive to stabilize and advance their lives, there are numerous resource needs to maintain the forward momentum. You can help fill gaps in resources to support their efforts.
 
 
Below you’ll find a few examples of priority items. Please visit our Amazon Wish List by clicking HERE!
  • Kitchen Supplies for cooking and dining. 
  • Towels and bedding.
  • Toiletries, cleaning supplies, paper towels, light bulbs, etc.
Agency
News

Do you receive our monthly
e-newsletter The DOORWAYS Dispatch and our annual impact report? 

If not, scroll to the bottom of the page to sign-up for our announcements. 

The June DOORWAYS Dispatch included :
  • Highlights of our 2025/2026 Participant Satisfaction Survey, including a phenomenal 43% response rate.
  • Photos from the Summer 2026 Camp Kaya, offered for children living in our Mama/Kaya complex for 17 years.
  • Recognition of our Keystone Society members for their annual giving.
  • And a recap of volunteer groups and the services they provided.
Contact  our Vice President of Advancement, Jim Timmerberg to request a copy:  314-328-2705 or 
jtimmerberg@doorwayshousing.org
Volunteer
Opportunities
Thank you to our many volunteers!
Job
Openings

JOIN OUR TEAM

Delivering housing and empowerment services with compassion and respect!

Upcoming Events

ByoBOO Trivia Night returns Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Glazier’s Union Hall (Hampton & I44). Last year was a sell-out, so make your reservation early! Plan your table of 10 today and which round you wish to SPONSOR! 

For More Information:

jtimmerberg@doorwayshousing.org

314-328-2705.

Stories of Interest

THE BUILDING OF THE JEFFERSON AVENUE CAMPUS

Opened October 2022

Hope Lives Here

DOORWAYS

Hope

Lives

Here

DOORWAYS

HOW DO YOU SUPPORT PEOPLE WITH HIV?
Participate in World AIDS Day every December 1st.

Celebrating World AIDS Day 2025

December 1, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. the March for Awareness began at Kiener Plaza and ended at St. Louis City Hall for a Rally and Call-to-Action in the rotunda. At 12:30 p.m., Mayor Cara Spencer, community leaders, and HIV advocates delivered powerful messages of solidarity and commitment to supporting ongoing HIV funding and resources. DOORWAYS joined Vivent Health, local AIDS Service Organizations, elected officials, and community leaders in this powerful statement of remembrance, advocacy, and commitment to ending HIV. It also underscored the urgent need to safeguard federal, state, and local HIV resources—now under threat of significant cuts or even elimination nationwide.

“DOORWAYS began in 1988 on the frontlines in the war on HIV,” noted Opal M. Jones, President & CEO of DOORWAYS. “Before HIV funding was added to government budgets, DOORWAYS and other agencies relied on the community to educate leaders on the need for funding and services to stop the spread of HIV—which continues at epidemic levels among those living in poverty and battling homelessness, mental health conditions, and/or substance use challenges. Today reminded me how powerful our collective voice can be.”

Funding for critical supportive services is also in jeopardy. People living with HIV and poverty need a stable foundation to manage their medical recovery regimen and improve quality of life. That means affordable housing, food security, accessible healthcare, and income opportunities—all programs now facing deep reductions.

Want to take action? Visit our website for a sample advocacy script and contact information for elected officials representing St. Louis and Missouri. Together, we can ensure HIV resources remain strong and accessible for those who need them most.

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO BRAVED THE SNOW AND FREEZING TEMPERATURE TO JOIN US AT THIS IMPORTANT CALL TO ACTION!

Fox 2 News covered the event.  Click here for the video!

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