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Empowering Lives

Opening Doors is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting women and children experiencing homelessness. We empower individuals by providing goal-setting and life skills training, enabling them to achieve their full potential. Our approach offers a hand up, not a handout.

Since 2000, Opening Doors has served thousands of women and children through a comprehensive continuum of services.

  • Teresa Shelter offers emergency and extended stay programs.
  • Maria House provides transitional housing for up to two years.
  • Francis Apartments offers income-based affordable housing with supportive services, a proven combination that helps break the cycle of homelessness.
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Mission Statement

Empowering women and their children by providing shelter and personalized support to find healing, hope, and home.

Vision

Help all unhoused women and their children achieve independence and confidence.

Our Values

  • Compassion – We foster a team-oriented, welcoming environment where women and children are treated with dignity and respect. We meet individuals where they are, offering a listening ear, accountability, and personalized support.
  • Empowerment – We believe in the inherent strength and potential of every woman. Through structured programming and supportive services, we help women realize their capabilities, building confidence and fostering their growth as contributing members of society.
  • Opportunity – At Opening Doors, we are committed to offering more than just shelter. Through life skills education, case management, and valuable resources, we help women build a foundation for a brighter future.
  • Inclusiveness – We celebrate diversity and honor the uniqueness of each woman’s journey. We create an environment that embraces individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life, ensuring equal access to services and making sure every woman feels valued and understood as she works toward stability and independence.
  • Community – We are deeply embedded in our local community and collaborate with partners to provide holistic support. These partnerships equip women with the resources they need to build stable and fulfilling lives.

With the help of both the Teresa Shelter and Maria House I know I can do anything if I just stay positive and put my mind to it. With you having “Open Doors” there is hope for everyone who enters the programs.

– Resident

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