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Empowering Lives

Opening Doors is a nonprofit organization who helps women and children who are experiencing homelessness. We provide goal setting and life skills training that enable them to achieve their full potential. We offer a hand up in the world, not a handout.

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

  • Teresa Shelter offers emergency and extended stay programs.
  • Maria House offers transitional housing for up to two years.
  • Francis Apartments* offers an opportunity for income-based affordable housing with support services; a combination that has proven to be effective at ending the cycle of homelessness.

Opening Doors offers much more than a place to sleep. We provide the opportunity for women to claim their own power and become self-sufficient.

*Francis Apartments is owned by Steeple Square and is managed by Gronen Properties.

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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.

Values

Compassion– Our team approach and welcoming atmosphere create a safe space where women and their children are treated with dignity and respect. We meet them where they are, providing a listening ear, accountability, and tailored support.

Empowerment – We believed in the innate strength and capabilities of every women. Through our structured programming and supportive services, we empower women to realize their potential and become confident, contributing members of society.

Opportunity – Opening Doors is committed to offering opportunities that go beyond shelter. We provide life skills education, case management, and resources that allow women to establish a foundation for a brighter future.

Inclusiveness – We celebrate diversity and recognize that every woman’s journey is unique. We foster an environment that embraces individuals from all backgrounds, cultures, and walks of life. Our commitment to inclusiveness ensures that all women have equal access to our services, regardless of their circumstances, and that they feel valued and understood as they work towards stability and independence.

Community – We are deeply connected to our community and collaborate with partners to provide comprehensive support. Through these partnerships, we equip women with the resources needed to create stable lives.

A donation you make today will help us continue to make a difference in the lives of women and children. Your secure online tax-deductible donation will help fund transitional housing and emergency shelter, as well as supportive services to homeless women and children.

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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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