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Success Stories


Alvin

God planted a seed in a dear brother in Christ and through him I came to the Open Door Mission.

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Deirdre

The Open Door Mission is my family always there to support me and help put a smile on my face.

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Welcome

 
SUMMER MONTHS ARE THE MOST CHALLENGING FOR THE MISSION!
 
Dear Mission Friends,

I appeal to you today with an urgent plea for help as the summer heat kicks up. Two things occur at Open Door Mission this time of year.

First, support gifts plummet as many of our friends leave for well-deserved vacations. That puts a tremendous strain on our ability to minister to the hungry and homeless.

Second, countless men, women, and children will walk through our door's this summer with a special need for a nice, hot cleansing shower.

You see, when you are homeless and living on the streets, a cleansing shower is nothing short of a blessing — especially during the hot summer months.

Homelessness is always a harsh existence, but the summer heat makes it downright miserable. Many of the people who come to us for help haven't showered in weeks. They hang their heads to avoid making eye contact, because they're embarrassed by their unpleasant odor.

For them, a shower is much more than just a chance to wash away the dirt and the grime. It's an opportunity to regain some of the dignity that's been stripped away. We want to provide cleansing showers, as well as food, shelter and other life-changing services for all of the men, women and children who walk through our doors this summer, but we'll need your help!

The summer heat really takes a bite out of our budget because our water usage and electricity spike this time of year.

That's why I'm coming to you with a very special request for support during our Summer Urgent Response Campaign.

If you will please donate a gift in June today, I'll send you a reminder email in July so you'll remember to donate another gift and then again in August to provide cleansing showers for our community's homeless.

I realize this is a lot to ask, but the needs this time of year are tremendous and, frankly, I don't know where else to turn.

Thank you for your continued support — and for showering your blessings upon people in desperate need.

God bless you and have a safe and enjoyable summer.

Ronald K. Fox
Executive Director

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