The unprecedented spread of HIV infection has brought with it an epidemic of fear, resulting in the social ostracism and financial devastation of many PLWHAs in the St. Louis Metropolitan community. Safe affordable housing, which is appropriate for diverse individuals during various phases of health and illness, has become a pressing need. DOORWAYS serves all people affected by HIV/AIDS regardless of age, color, creed, physical or mental disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender identity and expression, national origin, race, religion, pregnancy, sex or sexual orientation.
Places for People provides an unparalleled toolkit of programs, services, and resources for people who have serious mental illnesses, typically accompanied by complex and multilayered challenges: chronic homelessness, substance abuse disorder, primary health disorders, and trauma. Our new mission statement, adopted in March 2013, reflects our commitment to serve the most vulnerable people in our community: “Provide caring, effective services to help those with the greatest challenges recover from mental illness and associated chronic illnesses.”
HBN 19 = Oct. 31-Nov. 3, 2013 HBN18 = Nov. 1-4, 2012 HBN17 = Nov. 10-13, 2011 (St. Louis, MO)
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM)handles only civil legal matters - not criminal - and cannot discuss individual cases/matters in a public forum. To seek individual help, please call LSEM Intake at 314.534.4200. Due to limited funding we may or may not be able to help. For general legal information please visit the statewide website at www.lsmo.org.
YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. We believe women and their families achieve their full potential and well-being in a world without discrimination. The world’s oldest and largest women’s organization, YWCA was founded in England in 1855. The organization that became YWCA Metro St. Louis began in 1904 as an effort to provide housing and job training for rural women who had come to the city to work at the World’s Fair. In 1905, the organization was incorporated with YWCA. For decades, it has been an autonomous, accredited affiliate of YWCA USA, broadening its focus to meet the changing needs of women. YWCA Metro St. Louis is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and developing youth by providing services to women, children, youth and families in the St. Louis area. For over 100 years, YWCA has been the backbone of women’s support services within our community, which helps our clients find paths to self-sufficiency through our programs that mentor, educate and propel women to their fullest potential. YWCA Metro St. Louis is proud to offer assistance from the following programs: Head Start & Early Head Start for children ages 0-5 and their families; Women's Resource Center and the Sexual Assault Response Team, which serves sexual assault and abuse survivors ages 14 and older by offering crisis intervention support for victims, individual and group counseling, and a 24-hour rape crisis hotline (314-531-RAPE); Phyllis Wheatley Transitional Housing Program for single, homeless adult women ages 18 and older; Racial Justice programs and seminars from anyone ages 10 and older; Women's Economic Stability Partnership for single mothers ages 18 and older; and YW-Teens for young women ages 12-18. YWCA is a non-profit, tax-deductible organization, and a proud United Way of Greater St. Louis member agency. To volunteer, donate, or for more information about the programs listed above, visit our website at www.ywcastlouis.org.
Kappa Epsilon (KΕ) is a professional pharmacy fraternity for women founded by Zada M. Cooper on May 13, 1921. It was founded with the purpose of uniting female pharmacy students in an era when women were a minority in the profession. Today, KE has 38 collegiate chapters and 10 alumni chapters. Over 20,000 people have been initiated into KE since its founding. Kappa Epsilon's National Project is the promotion of breast cancer awareness. Many KE chapters participate in the Race for the Cure or Relay For Life. KE chapters are also encouraged to promote awareness of other women's health issues KE has had an important impact on the profession of pharmacy, especially women in pharmacy, for over 80 years through supporting personal and professional development, providing networking opportunities, promoting pharmacy as a career, and participating in various breast cancer awareness efforts. The Alpha Omicron chapter at STLCOP was founded on May 9, 1980. The sisters of the Alpha Omicron Chapter of Kappa Epsilon at St. Louis College of Pharmacy are professional women of pharmacy. Currently, there are over 80 active members in our chapter who participate in many philanthropy events such as Relay for Life, Race for The Cure, Holiday Hearts, Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Carnations at Siteman Center, Ronald McDonald House, Shalom House, A Cinderella Project, The Color Run, Alzheimer Walk, STLCOP C.A.R.E.S., Gateway Homeless Shelter, Muscular Dystrophy Dance-A-Thon, and multiple others.
Since its inception in 1975, Beyond Housing has sought to provide the supports and services that assist low-income families in growing into their long-term goals. Beyond Housing has met the challenge of evolving to incorporate the changing needs of families, communities and the 21st century workplace. While identifying and addressing immediate needs to establish stability, families are also engaged in a comprehensive array of services that produce positive outcomes. Beyond Housing is a charter member of the NeighborWorks®, a national network of community-based organizations that improve and strengthen communities through cooperative efforts with residents, business people, government officials, and other partners.
During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.
Legal Services of Eastern Missouri (LSEM)handles only civil legal matters - not criminal - and cannot discuss individual cases/matters in a public forum. To seek individual help, please call LSEM Intake at 314.534.4200. Due to limited funding we may or may not be able to help. For general legal information please visit the statewide website at www.lsmo.org.
Religious of the Sacred Heart carry out the service of education in the Church: 1) especially in the work of teaching and formation 2) in other activities for human development and the promotion of justice 3) in pastoral work and guidance in the faith.
The Youth Advocacy Committee (YAC) is a group of young people who serve as an advisory board for the St. Louis Region and Missouri. The primary goal of YAC is to help the City of St. Louis and the State of Missouri to better serve youth in HIV prevention and care.
The Disruption Department is a platform for innovative thinking about learning in St. Louis. We serve to aggregate human, intellectual, and material resources from around the world to support the work of students and teachers.
Interfaith Legal Services for Immigrants is a a non-profit organization that serves low-income immigrants and their families in Eastern Missouri. We provide legal assistance with many different aspects of immigration law. Including: Political Asylum and Refugees, Deportation Defense, Family Reunification, Naturalization, Human Trafficking, and Violence Against Women Act.
Places for People provides an unparalleled toolkit of programs, services, and resources for people who have serious mental illnesses, typically accompanied by complex and multilayered challenges: chronic homelessness, substance abuse disorder, primary health disorders, and trauma. Our new mission statement, adopted in March 2013, reflects our commitment to serve the most vulnerable people in our community: “Provide caring, effective services to help those with the greatest challenges recover from mental illness and associated chronic illnesses.”
International Ventilator Users Network (IVUN) links ventilator users, attendants and families with each other and with the health professionals and companies that provide service to them.
Multiple Options is a non-profit organization that provides programs that provide participants the tools needed to transitiion back to society. We are on a path to provide transitional housing for women who may be homeless or ex-offenders with custodial children in tow. We are supported by seasoned professionals, civic leaders and inspired volunteers. Volunteers are welcomed.
Located in St. Louis between Grand Center and the Central West End, The Salvation Army St. Louis Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) is a modern, smoke-free facility dedicated to recycling goods, reclaiming lives, and rebuilding families.
During the event, teams of people gather at schools, fairgrounds, or parks and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times.