Dear Friends:

In 2022, Open Door Mission celebrated 70 years of serving the Rochester community!  Since 1952, we have provided for the emergency needs of the homeless and provided hope to those who need a new start.  Our success in providing emergency care has been made possible through the dedicated support of our faithful donors.

Our kitchen prepares nearly 100,000 meals each year. In 2022, we distributed 439,780 pounds of food to those in need and collected 278,886 pounds of clothing. Our programs provided 20,353 nights of shelter to those in need. Our Samaritan House Crisis Center kept its doors open 24 hours a day from November to March to keep people safe from frigid temperatures. 

There are many ways that you can continue to help us!  You or your group can host a food drive, lend a hand in our kitchen, lead a prayer service for our guests or help us serve meals.  We could also use your service in our clothing room. To volunteer, please email our team at volunteer@opendoormission.com.  

Thank you to all who have supported our efforts for the past 70 years! We look forward to serving even more people in 2023.  We are appreciative of your compassion and for your faith in Open Door Mission.   

God Bless,

Anna Valeria-Iseman, CEO

Open Door Mission, Inc.