Yesterday, I received incredible news from Opal Jones, President and CEO that the Board of Directors of DOORWAYS unanimously voted me in for a three-year term starting Sept. 2019 – 2022. Joining the Board provides me with an exciting opportunity to give back to the St. Louis region and to work toward a mission dear to my heart. I will chair the Advocacy Committee and will lead efforts to ensure DOORWAYS has a voice at the table when policy may impact the clients they serve.

DOORWAYS is an interfaith organization whose sole mission is to provide affordable, secure housing and related services for people living with HIV/AIDS. This mission is based on research that demonstrates that stable housing is the primary requisite for the most effective and compassionate treatment, management and prevention of HIV/AIDS.

To learn more about DOORWAYS, visit their website https://www.doorwayshousing.org/ 

Through compassionate direct service delivery and the efforts of identified in the community, DOORWAYS’ programs and services benefit those affected by HIV/AIDS in the 15-county St. Louis metropolitan area, 62 under-served counties in outstate Missouri and another 55 under-served counties in outstate Illinois. Missourian’s served include people who are chronically ill, those who are chronically homeless, those who cannot live independently, those who are on the brink of homelessness, and those who are experiencing a medical and/or financial crisis.

As a Keystone Society member, I have the privilege of helping DOORWAYS realize their mission through my financial contribution. Please consider joining the Keystone Society by visiting https://www.doorwayshousing.org/get-involved/keystone-society/ to help guarantee a successful future for thousands of people living with HIV/AIDS.