Gateway House, Inc.

We are thankful for having Clemson University School of Nursing come visit us this summer. Working side-by-side with members, the students are able to experience the Clubhouse Model and all that we do here at Gateway. They will be able to take this knowledge with them into the medical profession to help the fight against stigma.

On July 4th, Gateway members and staff celebrated Independence Day! This was a great opportunity to spend time with another, eat great food, and play games. Social events like this happen multiple times throughout each month here at Gateway.

If you’d like to join our community and are interested in becoming a member, or you just want to learn more about Gateway, visit https://gateway-sc.org

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Desiree has been a member of the Clerical unit at Gateway for 6 months. You can find Desiree busy gathering footage for the daily video, helping create the daily newsletter, and building relationships with her peers. When asked what she loves about Gateway, Desiree shared "I love the people, the food, and the welcoming atmosphere!"

If you are interested in becoming a member or want to learn more about Gateway, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Congratulations Brad, Taquez & Robert! 🎓 Your hard work provided 5,710 snacks and 7,531 meals to 530 children at 13 different sites in the Greenville area!

We want to thank for giving Gateway the opportunity to attend the Legally Blonde Musical. We were amazed by the cultivating differences between the original movie and the musical, as well as the overall performance! We look forward to attending future shows.

To learn more about joining the Gateway Community, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Please join us today at Kendra Scott in the Shops at Greenridge on Woodruff Road for the "Kendra Gives Back Event." Sales made in store from noon to 2pm will benefit the Gateway Community. If you aren't able to make it to the store, you can still show your support by shopping online and using the promo code on the flyer anytime on 5/31 - 6/1. Please see the flyer for more details.

Please join us tomorrow at Kendra Scott in the Shops at Greenridge on Woodruff Road for the "Kendra Gives Back Event." Sales made in store from noon to 2pm will benefit the Gateway Community. If you aren't able to make it to the store, you can still show your support by shopping online and using the promo code on the flyer anytime on 5/31 - 6/1. Please see the flyer for more details.

Why Gateway Wednesday?
Gateway has an established support system to help members who are pursuing their education goals. Whether their goals are to earn their GED, obtain a college degree, challenge their minds by pursuing self enrichment, or working to develop a life skill/trade, Gateway is prepared to ignite members in their motivation for learning. Gateway provides support through weekly meetings and dinners. This support is a great way for members to help each other by seeing that some of their fellow members have the same experiences as themselves.

If you are interested in becoming a member or want to learn more about Gateway, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

This past weekend, Gateway members and staff joined the National Alliance of Mental Illness (NAMI) and other local organizations within the Greenville Community to support the annual NAMI Walk. This opportunity to bring awareness to people living with a mental illness proved to be fun, active, and a perfect way to connect with others. We are more than happy to support our community partners and to continue to find ways to
If you are interested in becoming a member or want to learn more about Gateway, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Why is Gateway?

At Gateway we support each other through relationships and friendships. These friendships are created through socialization and having fun while working side by side. Our relationships with each other are helping us grow a community and better ourselves. This support system provided by the members and staff of Gateway is empowering. Through this empowerment confidence grows and allows us to do things we would have never believed we could have done. Thus, members are learning new languages, getting their GED, completing college, finding jobs, and living independently. All of these aspects of Gateway help us to be better involved in the community and to reach our personal goals.

We would like to introduce three of our newest members: Ely, Gemma, and Chase to the Gateway Clubhouse Community. They have chosen their units and have been hard at work, demonstrating their talents and skills. While exploring the different units in the Clubhouse, Ely said “I have never felt more free to be me.“ As Gemma found her role in the Kitchen Unit, she states "Everyone has been so warm and welcoming.” After working on several new projects in the Clerical Unit, Chase excitedly said “Today is the first day of the rest of my life."
If you are interested in becoming a member or want to learn more about Gateway, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Gateway would like to introduce our newest staff member, Montez. Growing up in a small town, access to mental health resources weren’t readily available. This made him want to have a career in the mental health field so he could give back to the community and help break the stigma surrounding mental illness.

Montez is a graduate of Morris College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology. When asked about his first impression of Gateway, he said, "This is the first setting where staff and members/people that we serve, welcomed me with open arms.” The Snack Bar is excited to welcome him into their unit.

To learn more about Gateway Clubhouse, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Gateway would like to wish our interns the best of luck as they complete their internships here and continue working toward their degree. Thomas had the opportunity to work in the kitchen unit, where he had an integral role in restructuring and developing Colleague Training materials. Annabel was able to work in the snackbar unit, specifically in the employment area collecting TE hours as well as supporting wage reporting. She was also invited to attend a community breakfast with legislators. Ashli worked closely with our director of development, supporting public relation opportunities as well as different activities in the community relations unit. She attended one of Gateway’s annual socials, where she was able to build relationships with members outside of the work ordered day. We appreciate you all and your hard work this semester and hope we have the opportunity to work together again.

To learn more about joining the Gateway Community, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

We would like to thank MetLife for being a long time community partner of Gateway since 1987. MetLife has been an integral part of the continued development of our Transitional Employment Program. TE placements have given members the opportunity to develop a resume, practice interviews, and obtain a job, while having the support of the Clubhouse and fostering relationships in the community.

To learn more about Gateway Clubhouse, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Happy ! Today we would like to spotlight Monica, who has been a member at Gateway for thirteen years. Some of her favorite things to do in the Snack Bar unit are preparing healthy food items, and keeping the TE office in an orderly fashion. She also enjoys contacting members for reach out to invite them to the Clubhouse and recording statistics during the Work Ordered Day. Monica states “Keep the faith” while interacting with members and staff alike. Monica continues to inspire her peers everyday as she always finds and tackles new education opportunities.

To learn more about Gateway, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Please join us at Grateful Brew on Wednesday April 10th. Gateway is the featured nonprofit for the month. Come as early as 5pm.; the trivia starts at 7pm. See you there!

To learn more about Gateway Clubhouse, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

We were excited to host Residents as well as South Carolina Office of Rural Health on a tour of Gateway to learn about the Clubhouse Model. They had the opportunity to ask members questions and see a glimpse of the transformational work of the Work Ordered Day. If you are interested in visiting Gateway, please see our website below.

To learn more about Gateway Clubhouse, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Why Gateway Wednesday?

Gateway provides a healthy environment for the diversity of our community. Being at Gateway can provide the support of maintaining good mental health in all aspects of daily wellness. Not only is mental health important but it is also important to keep your physical body healthy as well. Gateway does this by providing affordable and healthy meals and snacks to members of our Clubhouse. The Clubhouse offers wellness opportunities to members who are trying to work on their personal goals such as financial wellness, heart health, and physical activity.

This past Saturday, Gateway held an Arts and Crafts in-house social. We played cards and board games, painted pictures, and dyed Easter eggs. Karen states, "I love being a part of this community and participating in such festivities. It gives me a sense of hope and provides healthy laughter and banter." Thank you Gateway for such a great time."

To learn more about Gateway Clubhouse, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Gateway would like to take some time to thank Loaves and Fishes Greenville for their continued support. Because of this partnerships, we are able to offer healthy meals to members, staff, and guests at an affordable price. we look forward to seeing marcus every week. we appreciate your support and generosity to our community.

To learn more about Gateway Clubhouse, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Today we said “see you later" to the 11 colleagues who came to Gateway for Colleague Training. This group of colleagues came from Centralia, WA, San Diego, CA, and Jamaica, New York. While here, they had daily discussions on articles about the Clubhouse model and went on tours of some of our Transitional Employment Placements (TEP). Some of the members who live in Gateway housing even opened their doors and allowed colleagues to tour the inside of their apartment. The relationships built in the short 2 weeks of training will carry on for years to come. We wish them safe travels back to their respective Clubhouses.

To learn more about Gateway Clubhouse, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Over the weekend, Gateway members enjoyed the opportunity to shop together at Market at the Mills in Pickens. Fun was had, treasures were discovered, and great deals were found by all. After shopping till they dropped, they enjoyed eating a delicious lunch together.

To learn more about Gateway Clubhouse, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

Gateway would like to welcome 3 members into Gateway Housing. Callie, Patricia, and Caleb each received their keys to their new apartment. We could not be more excited for them to embark on this new chapter of independence. Patricia shared “I am very excited to finally have a place of my own”. Although this is not their first time living independently for all three members, we are proud to have them as part of the Gateway Housing Community where they can continue to thrive and grow. Their neighbors have welcomed them with open arms, and have already made plans to hang out with each other in the evenings and on the weekends.

Thank you Clubhouse International - ICCD as well as all of those who attended. And a special thank you to Callie, she was tremendous.

We would like to kick off the week with . Adrien has been a member at Gateway for 12 years. They have the pleasure of working in the Clerical Unit, more specifically, in the Media area. Adrien loves having the opportunity to edit the daily news video for the whole Clubhouse to watch together at 1:30pm. When asked about their favorite part about Gateway, Adrien said they love going on socials and getting to spend time with friends. "Gateway has helped me through TEP, supported me in getting my education, and get my own apartment. I am very grateful to have these things in my life."

To learn more about Gateway Clubhouse, visit: https://gateway-sc.org

As BHM comes to a close, we would like to recognize Fredrick Douglass, who was born a slave in Missouri in the 1860’s. Douglass was the 1st black person to graduate from Iowa State College in 1894. He used peanuts to make lotions, flour, soups, dyes, plastic, and gasoline.

Meet Chimere, Gateway House, Inc., Greenville SC, USA

“In 2005 my world became dark, confusing, and pointless in my eyes. I was so far gone I didn’t realize I was depressed. I lost my job and became homeless. I was depressed and suicidal.

But then I discovered Gateway. And it changed everything. I’ve never experienced anything like it. At Gateway you are seen as an individual, as a human being. You know you matter, and you are always wanted. There is no stigma at Gateway. There is caring and hope and dignity.

At Gateway I am surrounded by unique, intelligent individuals, and our diagnoses don’t define who we are.”

Read more about Chimere’s recovery journey here: https://clubhouse-intl.org/chimere-fulfilling-my-dreams/

Share your story here:
https://clubhouse-intl.org/tell-us-your-story/

Rosa Parks, an American civil rights activist who refused to give up her seat on a public bus, became the face of the 1955-56 Montgomery Bus Boycott in Alabama. This ignited the civil rights movement in the United States. on 12/1/55, Parks, along with other black passengers, were asked to give up their seat for white passengers on the bus and stand for the remainder of their ride. Rosa Parks’ refusal to relinquish her seat resulted in her being arrested and fined $10 for the offense and $4 for court costs, neither of which she paid. This sparked a boycott of the municipal bus company that lasted 381 days. On 11/13/56, the U.S. Supreme Court declared the town’s segregated bus seating unconstitutional. A court order was served to integrate the buses on 12/20/56. For her role in igniting the successful campaign, Parks became known as the “Mother of the Civil Rights Movement”.