HAPPY JUNETEENTH!

Gateway180 is proud to honor Juneteenth. We embrace the spirit of this day by dedicating ourselves to empowering the lives of women, children and families who have faced adversity. We are committed to providing more than just a shelter for our clients, but also offer meals, education and a support system that fosters and supports stability and independence.

Here are a few ways you can help!

• Help us get the word out about the issue of family homelessness and the solutions that Gateway180 provides by Following Us and Liking Us on Social Media! (See the bottom of the newsletter for links!)
• Donate items: Gateway180 is currently in need of the following items:
  • Household items -  Kleenex, toilet paper, paper towels
  • Personal items - Body Wash
  • Bedding essentials - Twin sized bed sheets 
  • Non-Perishable food items
  • Or check out our Amazon Wish List here
• Support the stability of our Mission & of those we serve by signing up to be a recurring donor at G180 here

TARGET CIRCLE

Gateway180 is excited to announce we are participating in the Target Circle program. You can vote for us and help direct Target's giving to benefit our mission. Place a vote for us online or in the Target app. 

For full program details and restrictions visit Target Circle: https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting

Something magical is headed your way...

Check your mail or read below for your invitation to the 16th annual Open Your Hearts for the Homeless Gala: "A Night in Neverland" - Friday, November 8th, 2024!

We hope you can join us for a night at the beautiful (and newly redecorated!) Regency Ballroom at St. Louis Union Station as we raise funds and honor and celebrate Gateway180's women, children and families as they continue to work towards gaining independence.

Click here https://G180Gala24.givesmart.com for more information on how to register for, donate to, sponsor, or volunteer for our magical event!

MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH

Each year, we look forward to celebrating our G180 Moms for Mother's Day in May. Our moms are working hard, juggling jobs and children in a new environment, all while working to EMPOWER themselves and their families on the road from homelessness to independent and permanent housing. Our moms are making sacrifices and challenging themselves every day to ensure they give their family the gift of a warm, safe HOME.

"The combination of grace, enthusiasm, and generosity via great food, gifts, and family photos, coupled with our new vibrant cafeteria space made for the most beautiful of events!!" - Kathy Connors, Gateway180 Executive Director

Special thank you to Aja La'Starr Owens for coordinating this incredible Mother's Day Brunch for us. Aja and her village of friends and family bring love and happiness to G180 every year to celebrate Mother's Day!

Thank you to the volunteers who helped celebrate our mom's: Aja, Adrienne, Deloris, Violet, Phyllis, Maragret, Robin, DiAnna, Tasha, Ashelle, Raven, Derrick, DeVaughn, Terrell, Amerie, Shawnice, Sigma Alpha Xi Pledge, Tiana, Prentiss, Madronica, Sunshine, LaTanya.

Thank you to the wonderful organizations & individuals who donated to make this event possible: Be The Change. Epsilon Xi Gamma, Inc., Sigma Alpha Xi Fraternity, Inc., Omega Xi Delta Sorority, Inc., Zeta Psi Zeta , Sorority, Inc., Kappa Beta Kappa Fraternity, Inc., Theta Pi Psi Fraternity, Inc., Nu Tau Beta Fraternity, Inc., Alpha Lambda Zeta Fraternity, Inc., Psi Sigma Upsilon Sorority, Inc., Basically Balloons, Woke Brand, Sophia's Crowns Flower Shop, Dwann Dillon Colon, Cancer Foundation (Buffy Dillon), Sam Noland Photography. Jackie-O, The Bric (Dr. Punch), Michael Brown Chosen for Change Foundation, Mother's of an Angel, Poetry for Personal Power, Raising Cane's, Jamaa Birth Village, FAME Entertainment, TOTES 4 Tomorrow, Jacqueline, Undi, Bernice, Joan, Ron, Sam, Madronica, Wanda, Doreatha, Eddie, Zeda, Jaleel, Cbabi, Dianna, LaTosha, Delores, Zizi, Tony, Edna, Geneva, Jessica, Aluana, Erica, Daria, Susan, Monique, Chermoan, Pastor Magee, Priscilla, Lynn, Rebecca, Luviee, Twana, Liquita, Fontava, Ieasha, Idara, Carrie, RJ.

PASS THE PURSE, PLEASE

Sonja Bishop and our friends at I Can Make a Difference held another successful "Pass The Purse, Please" Empowerment Workshop at Gateway180 on June 20th. The event was an even bigger success than the previous event that was held in March! The workshop was centered around motivation, affirmations, and an introduction to affordable housing being built by non-profits for lower income individuals. Each of our clients who attended learned some valuable tips and also received a beautiful, designer purse.

MEET OUR BOARD

Meet our Gateway180 Board Treasurer, Priyal Patel!

We happily welcomed Priyal, Vice President and Treasurer at Bayer, onto our board last year in 2023. In her short-time here, Priyal has been instrumental in helping to continue Gateway180 as a financially stable 501(c)(3) charity and delivering a strong expense ratio (85.3%!).

Priyal first became introduced to Gateway180 through volunteer opportunities with New City School. "As I learned more about the organization and the community it serves, I knew I wanted to be more involved with this organization," she said.

Why is she passionate about serving on our board? Our mission! "Our mission to “empower adults to become independent and permanently housed” is critical given the increase in the number of people who are unhoused post pandemic and in a rising inflation environment. G180 looks to provide tools and support to people in need to rebuild their best selves and move towards stability and independence. I am proud to be a part of an organization with such a meaningful mission and have witnessed the difference we are making in our community."

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

Christmas came early at Gateway180 this year! On June 25th, Santa himself paid a visit to G180 and brought joy, cheer and gifts for twenty-four of our families. Santa's Helpers, a 100% volunteer-run organization, helped ensure that this was a special day for all.