We are thrilled to introduce Shauna Peterson as our new Program Specialist & Volunteer Coordinator! With over 16 years of experience in teen, family, and community outreach, Shauna has dedicated her career to building stronger families and empowering individuals to thrive.
Alyssa and her young son, Logan, arrived in Dubuque after Hurricane Ian forced them to evacuate their home in Florida. With no place to call home and having lost everything, Alyssa turned to family and friends in Dubuque for support.
Coming to Opening Doors has been one of the best things that has ever happened in my life. Opening Doors is one of the most supportive, dedicated, helpful, caring, friendly and kind hearted organizations that I have ever experienced.
Opening Doors has been fortunate to receive several key grants this year, bolstering both our general operating funds and specific program support. These grants are a testament to the hard work of our leadership team.
Opening Doors’ largest fundraiser of the year is coming up on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at the Grand River Center. We are truly grateful for our generous sponsors, guests, donors, and all the wonderful individuals and businesses that donated auction items to make last year’s event a record-setting success.
On June 29, 2023, Starr and her daughter Kamryn took a courageous step by joining the Opening Doors program, determined to create a brighter future for themselves. From the very start, Starr embraced the opportunity to rebuild her life.
Teresa Shelter offers immediate shelter through emergency and extended stay programs for up to 30 days. Women meet with a case manager within 24 hours to assess needs and set goals. They then have the option to transition to extended stay for up to a year, while working with a case manager to achieve goals.
On a delightful morning, Opening Doors in Dubuque, Iowa, hosted a remarkable event titled “Filling Your Cup” featuring the inspiring speaker Holly Hoffman. The event, held as a fundraiser, supports the invaluable work done at our local residences; Teresa Shelter, Maria House, and Francis Apartments.
Our volunteers are the heart and soul of Opening Doors, enabling us to provide over 5,000 homeless women and children with shelter and support services since our inception. Every contribution, no matter how small, makes a profound difference in the lives of our residents.
In May of 2023, Ebony walked through the doors of Teresa Shelter with a heart full of hope and a desire for a fresh start. After battling addiction for many years, she was ready to reclaim her life. With determination in her eyes, she committed herself to transforming her mindset and setting achievable goals.