Doorways Housing

What Doorways Housing does

Doorways Housing (legal name: Interfaith Residence dba Doorways, EIN 43-1484279) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 1988 by interfaith leaders in St. Louis, Missouri, to provide housing and supportive services for people living with HIV who are experiencing poverty or homelessness. The organization operates six housing platforms (Cooper House assistive living, Allen House flexible housing, Elliott Place permanent housing, Emergency Housing, the Residential Program, and Own Home/Outstate Subsidy Programs) totaling 11 buildings and 219 apartments, plus six empowerment programs including 1:1 Care Coordination, Behavioral Health Counseling, Career Services, Self-Development Programming, Community Events, and Access to Resources. It serves approximately 3,000 clients and family members annually across 124 counties in Missouri and Illinois, with the Jefferson Avenue Campus (opened October 2022) co-locating 89 housing units with an onsite pharmacy, clinic, food pantry, and community services.

The underlying technology stack is standard nonprofit case management and client tracking; no proprietary platform, API, or AI capabilities are disclosed. Revenue is generated entirely from grants and donations (no client billing), with primary funding sources including HUD HOPWA, the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, the Missouri Foundation for Health, the St. Louis Mental Health Board, Anthem, individual donors (Keystone Society members contributing $1,200+ annually and over $200K collectively), corporate sponsors, and signature fundraising events such as the RED Gala (over $400K annually), ALTBALL, and ByoBOO trivia night. The go-to-market motion is community-led and direct-to-consumer: most clients are referred through Ryan White medical case managers at partner agencies, and the organization also conducts direct community outreach through events, faith-community partnerships, and an interfaith-governed board.

Business model mechanics are those of a grant-funded social services nonprofit: services are free at point of delivery to eligible low-income HIV-positive clients; sustainability depends on winning competitive federal grants, retaining foundation and corporate relationships, and maintaining annual fundraising event revenue. The organization is governed by an independent Board of Directors with no parent company, no venture capital, and no merger or acquisition activity disclosed; subsidiary Fifth Street Renaissance jointly administers Illinois outstate services under the Doorways HUD HOPWA grant.

Name

Doorways Housing

Legal name

Interfaith Residence dba Doorways

Website

https://doorwayshousing.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Doorways Housing is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1988 in St. Louis that provides housing and supportive services to people living with HIV across 124 counties in Missouri and Illinois, operating 11 buildings with 219 apartments and co-located healthcare, behavioral health, and employment services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

HIV/AIDS Supportive Housing Services

NAICS

Other Community Housing Services (624229), Temporary Shelters (624221), Other Residential Care Facilities (623990), Community Housing Services (62422), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Housing Assistance & Homeless Services (BPAGAEAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Affordable Housing & Community Development (Housing, Community Land Trusts) (BPAGALAC), Public & Affordable Housing Programs (Subsidies, Vouchers, Public Housing) (BPAIANAA), Rural, Tribal & Special-Population Housing Programs (FSALAKAL)

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS housing services
• Supportive housing programs
• Ryan White program services
• HUD HOPWA assistance
• Care coordination services

Headquarters

HQ city

St Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Grants: Primary revenue includes HUD HOPWA funding, Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program funding, and other federal/state grants supporting housing operations and supportive services.
2. Individual Donations: Annual giving, Keystone Society membership ($1,200/year minimum), tribute gifts, memorial donations, and planned giving/estate planning.
3. Corporate Sponsorship & Events: RED Gala raises $400,000+ annually; ALTBALL fashion fundraiser; ByoBOO trivia night; corporate sponsorships at various levels.
4. Foundation & Trust Grants: Private foundation grants support expenses not funded by government grants, including supportive services and empowerment programs.
5. In-Kind Donations: Goods, materials, professional services, and vehicles donated by individuals, businesses, and organizations. Missouri AHAP Tax Credits offered to incentivize donations.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Doorways Housing provides housing and wrap-around supportive services for individuals and families affected by HIV/AIDS, poverty, and housing instability. The organization operates six housing platforms (Cooper House, Comprehensive Flex Housing, Emergency Housing, Residential Program, Own Home Subsidy, and Outstate Subsidies) and six empowerment programs (1:1 Care Coordination, Behavioral Health Counseling, Career Services, Self-Development Programming, Community Events, and Access to Resources). Services are provided at no cost to eligible clients through government grants and private donations.

Product overview

DOORWAYS is a non-profit housing organization offering six housing platforms supplemented by six empowerment programs. The housing portfolio includes Cooper House (36-bed assistive living), Comprehensive Flex Housing (Allen House with 50 flexible units and Elliott Place with 39 permanent units on the Jefferson Avenue Campus), Emergency Housing (80+ units nightly), Residential Program (92-107 apartments), Own Home Subsidy Program, and Outstate Subsidies (62 MO counties + 55 IL counties). Empowerment programs include 1:1 Care Coordination, Behavioral Health Counseling, Career Services, Self-Development Programming, Community Events, and Access to Resources. The organization serves approximately 3,000 clients annually across 124 counties in Missouri and Illinois, operating 11 buildings with 219 apartments. The Jefferson Avenue Campus, opened October 2022, pioneered a model co-locating housing with 360 degrees of onsite comprehensive supportive services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ALTBALL: Annual unconventional fashion show and fundraiser event hosted by Friends In Deed volunteer group
• RED Gala
• ByoBOO
• Keystone Society
• Friends In Deed
• Camp Kaya
• Employment Alliance

Products and services

• Cooper House A 36-bed assistive living facility providing 24/7 nursing assistance, support with activities of daily living, group dining, and activities for individuals battling HIV and other challenges that impede living independently.
• Comprehensive Flex Housing (Allen House & Elliott Place) Flexible housing (Allen House, 50 units) and permanent housing (Elliott Place, 39 units) on the Jefferson Avenue Campus with 360 degrees of onsite comprehensive supportive services including pantry, medical coordination, behavioral health counseling, employment guidance, education classroom, community room, and an onsite pharmacy.
• Emergency Housing Limited-stay emergency housing (60-90 days) providing 80+ units nightly for individuals and families who are unhoused or at risk of homelessness, with care coordinators assisting participants to access resources for stabilization.
• Residential Program Permanent housing program with 92-107 apartments in 6-8 buildings for individuals and families affected by HIV, offering one-, two-, three-, and four-bedroom units with extensive supportive services and self-development programs.
• Own Home Subsidy Program Temporary financial assistance for clients in their own accommodations in the St. Louis Metro area experiencing difficulty paying rent/utilities, providing payments directly to debtors while care coordinators help clients advance stabilization.
• Outstate Subsidy Program Rent/utility subsidies and limited emergency housing serving 62 counties in Missouri and 55 counties in Illinois for people living with HIV in rural areas, administered in partnership with Fifth Street Renaissance for Illinois.
• 1:1 Care Coordination Intensive individualized support where care coordinators guide clients through goal creation, resource access, knowledge building, and behavior changes to achieve housing stabilization and self-sufficiency.
• Behavioral Health Counseling Individual counseling through the SHINE program and group counseling through the CONSTELLATION program for clients experiencing mental health and substance use challenges, essential for achieving stabilization.
• Career Services Job placement program offering individualized career plans, linkage to training and education, resume and job application guidance, mock interviewing, and support during initial employment months including transportation assistance.
• Self-Development Programming Educational sessions including cooking classes, computer access, GED programming, financial seminars, health-related topics, and after-school tutoring plus summer camps for children to fill knowledge gaps within social determinants of health.
• Community Events Socialization opportunities including Pride Parade participation, onsite social activities, holiday celebrations, and family events providing quality parent-child interaction and support network building.
• Access to Resources Resource linkage services helping clients access benefit programs, food assistance, medical and pharmacy services, free phone and legal services, home furnishings, vital records, educational opportunities, and community resources.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ clients and family members served annually; 3,184 served in FY2022
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Employment AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 May 2023Network of 200+ member agencies, resource organizations, and employers coordinated by DOORWAYS Career Services to provide workforce development, job readiness training, and direct employment connections for disadvantaged job seekers in St. Louis. First meeting held May 3, 2023. Holds monthly meetings and sponsors three job fairs per year.
• Vivent HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAIDS Service Organization partner collaborating on World AIDS Day advocacy events (March for Awareness, Rally at St. Louis City Hall). DOORWAYS joined Vivent Health and other ASOs to advocate for HIV funding and resources.
• Fifth Street RenaissancecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDeploys Outstate Subsidies services funded through DOORWAYS' HUD HOPWA grant in 55 counties in Illinois. Offices in Springfield, IL and Belleville, IL.
• BOCA Pharmacy GroupcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnsite retail pharmacy located on Jefferson Avenue Campus. Provides free delivery services. Open to all community members. Part of circle of care alongside the Key Clinic.
• Key CliniccoreTechnology or IntegrationOnsite clinic on Jefferson Avenue Campus removing barriers to essential healthcare resources for clients and community. Paired with BOCA Pharmacy next door to strengthen circle of care.
• Food OutreachcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides onsite provisions pantry (frozen foods and non-perishables) and individualized food support to address food insecurity. Operates from the Jefferson Avenue Campus.
• St. Louis Community Credit UnionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with DOORWAYS Career Services to provide budgeting and money management sessions for clients who are new to earning steady income.
• Once FilmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVideo production company that donates client success story videos for RED Gala and agency use. Videos include Gregg (2025), Michael (2024), Cory (2023), Darla (2021), William (2020), Juanita (2019), AJ (2022).
• Missouri History MuseumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHosted 'Sewing Change' panel discussion following ALTBALL 2025, exploring intersection of fashion, creative communities, and HIV/AIDS activism.
• AAIM Employers' AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided three-day 'Supervisor Essentials' workshop for 24 DOORWAYS supervisors and leaders, covering leadership communication, motivation, coaching, conflict resolution, and productivity.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Major Bay Area AIDS service organization providing housing, healthcare navigation, harm reduction, and supportive services for people living with HIV. Direct peer in operating HIV housing subsidies, rental assistance, and empowerment programming at meaningful scale.
• APLA Health: One of the largest AIDS service organizations in the U.S. providing HIV/AIDS medical care, housing, dental, behavioral health, and wraparound services in Los Angeles. Closely comparable model of integrated HIV housing plus supportive services with multiple programs serving vulnerable populations.
• Whitman-Walker Health: Washington D.C.-based community health organization providing HIV/AIDS medical care, housing services, legal services, and supportive programming. Comparable integrated model of HIV housing plus wraparound services in a regional urban service area.
• Mazzoni Center: Philadelphia-based health and wellness center providing HIV/AIDS medical and supportive services, housing navigation, and case management. Comparable regional ASO model serving people with HIV through integrated housing and healthcare programs.
• GMHC (Gay Men's Health Crisis): NYC-based AIDS service organization providing housing, meals, mental health, and supportive services for people living with HIV/AIDS. One of the oldest and largest ASOs, with comparable integrated services model and federal grant relationships.
• Cascade AIDS Project: Portland-based AIDS service organization providing housing assistance (including HUD HOPWA), case management, behavioral health, and supportive services for people living with HIV. Comparable regional scope and similar mix of housing platforms and empowerment services.
• AID Atlanta: Atlanta-based AIDS service organization providing housing assistance, medical case management, behavioral health, and supportive services. Comparable scope of housing platforms and empowerment programs serving people with HIV in a regional service area.
• Housing Works: NYC-based organization providing housing, healthcare, advocacy, and job training for people living with HIV/AIDS and experiencing homelessness. The most directly comparable model to DOORWAYS, combining scattered-site supportive housing with onsite clinic, pharmacy, and wraparound services.
• AIDS Foundation of Chicago: Chicago-based HIV/AIDS services organization providing housing programs (including HOPWA administration), case management, and supportive services. Directly comparable in operating regional HIV housing subsidies and case management across a multi-county service area.

Broad incumbents

• Howard Brown Health: Chicago-based LGBTQ+ health organization with a broader mission than DOORWAYS, but provides HIV medical care, housing navigation, and supportive services. Comparable as a peer in HIV/AIDS services delivery with a larger, more diversified healthcare footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/doorways
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCMVxdtlnqgfb-2zW_yAlRow
• Facebookfacebook.com/DoorwaysAIDSHousing
• LinkedInco.linkedin.com/company/doorways-interfaith-housing-and-aids-services
• Instagraminstagram.com/doorwayshousing

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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