Published January 13, 2021 at 4:29 PM CST Listen
Ever since it opened in 1997, Cooper House has prided itself on offering a vibrant quality of life to people who are unable to live independently as a result of HIV/AIDS. The residential facility, located in St. Louis’ Central West End neighborhood, typically serves 36 individuals. But in 2020, that community dwindled to 27 people.
“We have lost some people,” explained Pat Plumley, chief program director for Doorways, the local nonprofit that operates Cooper House. “We have not had anybody move in in the last six months, and we’ve had people move out.”
Doorways
Cooper House serves people living with HIV/AIDS.