Keyway: Center for Diversion & Reentry

09/01/2026

Welcome to Keyway! 💜

We’re excited to welcome THREE new practicum students to the Keyway team for the fall semester!

Please join us in welcoming Paige McCarvey (BSW, Maryville University), Daryn Rockett (JD/MSW, Washington University in St. Louis), and Camille Smith (BSW, Saint Louis University).

We’re so excited to have them on board and can’t wait to see the knowledge, passion and fresh perspectives they bring to our community this semester!

Welcome, Paige, Daryn and Camille! 👋

08/27/2026

JUST ANNOUNCED!

Keyway is thrilled to be named one of the 2026 Wine and Food Holiday Festival's giveback beneficiaries, alongside Foster & Adoptive Care Coalition.

This morning, Keyway Executive Director April Foster joined Fox2Now's Blair Ledet TV and Support Local Charities' Curtis Triggs to share the exciting news and talk about how this year’s festival will support women working toward stability and independence 💜

This year’s goal: Raise $5,000 for Keyway’s Adopt-an-Apartment program! Every dollar raised through festival ticket sales and donations will help provide essential household items that make transitional housing feel like home.

We’re so excited to be part of this St. Louis tradition and can’t wait to celebrate for a great cause Oct. 10 at the Cortex Commons from 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.!

Watch April’s Fox2Now appearance below and click here to learn more about this year's festival: https://bit.ly/44ugHM0.

🗓️: Sat., Oct. 10
⏰: 12 p.m. - 8 p.m.
📍: Cortex Commons

The festival is set to occur on Saturday, October 10 at the Cortex ...

08/21/2026

A little laughter, a little Broadway magic, and a whole lot of fun! 🎭✨ This week, several Keyway participants enjoyed a wonderful evening under the stars in Forest Park, catching a performance of "Something Rotten!" at The Muny!

Experiences like these create opportunities for connection, joy, and unforgettable memories together with fellow participants 💜

📸: Keyway Center for Diversion & Reentry

08/17/2026

🎲 GAME NIGHT IS BACK! 🎲

Last year’s event SOLD OUT, and this year’s tickets won’t last long! 👀

Join us Oct. 14 from 5:30–9:30 p.m. at 2nd Shift Brewing for fast-paced games, high-energy challenges, plenty of laughs and some friendly competition🏆

Grab your team, bring your A-game and play for a purpose! Every ticket helps support women rebuilding their lives after incarceration 💜

🎟️: https://bit.ly/44ugHM0

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? We’d love to partner with you! Email Keyway Associate Director of Development Sophie Rudder via the link below for more info/available opportunities!

✉️: https://bit.ly/44ugHM0

08/06/2026

🏡 Meet Keyway Neighbors! 💜🧡

Introducing Keyway Neighbors, our new monthly giving community dedicated to helping justice-impacted women build stable, independent futures.

When you become a Keyway Neighbor, your monthly gift provides reliable, year-round support for housing, employment assistance, life skills, and the resources women need to rebuild their lives with dignity and hope.

No matter the amount, your monthly gift helps create lasting change...one neighbor at a time.

💜 Become a Keyway Neighbor today and help strengthen our community.

🔗: https://bit.ly/4tsBDM6

07/30/2026

UPDATE: This opportunity has been FILLED!

✨ Volunteer Opportunity! ✨

We're looking for a volunteer to help keep the Keyway Boutique organized and welcoming!

We're seeking someone who can stop by once a week (or once every other week) for about 1 hour to tidy up clothing racks, organize donations, and help keep the space looking its best for the women we serve.

If you enjoy organizing and want to make a meaningful impact in just a short amount of time, we'd love to hear from you!

📧 Interested? Send us a message or email Jodi Jinks, Keyway Community Learning & Engagement Specialist, at [email protected] to learn more.

07/17/2026

A fresh start with the basics ☀️

This summer, Keyway is welcoming clothing donations to help provide essential items for women working toward stability and independence!

Our greatest needs right now are:
👖 Yoga pants & leggings
👟 Tennis shoes
👙 Gently used bras
🧦 New socks & underwear

A simple donation can help someone feel prepared, supported, and cared for 💜

To donate, please arrange drop-off at our Central West End-located administrative office with Sophie Rudder, Keyway Associate Director of Development, between 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. M-F.

📧 [email protected]
📞314-661-0003

07/15/2026

Last year's Game Night SOLD OUT...and this year's tickets won't last long! 🎲

Mark your calendars! GAME NIGHT RETURNS Oct. 14 at 2nd Shift Brewing! 🎉 Get ready for an unforgettable night of games, laughs, and friendly competition, all in support of women rebuilding their lives after incarceration.💜

Sponsorship opportunities available! Email Keyway Associate Director of Development Sophie Rudder at [email protected] for more info.

🗓️: Wed., Oct. 14
⏰: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
📍: 2nd Shift Brewing
🎟️: On sale Aug. 17 at 10 a.m.

07/03/2026

In observance of Independence Day, our offices are closed today (7/3). They will reopen Monday (7/6) at 9 a.m. ❤️🤍💙

From our Keyway family to yours, we wish you a safe, joyful, and relaxing holiday weekend! 🇺🇸

06/26/2026

This Pride Month, Keyway proudly celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community and reaffirms our commitment to creating spaces where all people are treated with dignity, compassion, and respect 💜

We honor the strength, resilience, and authenticity of LGBTQIA+ individuals today and every day. Happy Pride, St. Louis, from all of us at Keyway! 🌈