The Open Door
Revolutionizing housing and at-risk support services in the region!
The Need
The Open Door will provide necessary services for those at-risk of or already experiencing homelessness.
According to the 2022 Guilford County Continuum of Care Point In Time Count, 426 people experienced homelessness in Guilford County. Of the 426, 270 of those individuals were males and 62 were veterans, both populations currently served by Open Door Ministries.
In October of 2023, Open Door Ministries gave emergency food to 522 individuals in need. That is more than double the amount of emergency food distributed over the summer. Currently, there is a waitlist of over 100 people who require the services provided by Open Door Ministries. Based on this data, there continues to be a pressing need for those experiencing homelessness to access these services. The Open Door will be that safe haven for these individuals.
Expanded
Services
Open Door Ministries is expanding its services to create The Open Door, a space that will provide comprehensive support to its clients seven days a week under one roof.
In addition to expanding shelter capacity and access to basic necessities, the center will offer a range of services that will include education, vocational training, financial skill development, case management, staff support, psychological services, healthcare, food service, communication services, volunteer support services, and shelter. The goal is to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and to achieve this, clients will receive individualized service plans and support that provides them with the resources needed to heal.
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The center will partner with organizations such as Davidson Community College and Guilford Technical Community College to meet the diverse needs of its client through a combination of on-site and referral-based services. It will expand case management to include social workers with specific knowledge of each situation and will refer clients to other organizations that can help, such as legal support. The staff will expand to include new roles, and partnerships with other agencies will increase the number of service providers on-site.
Expanded
Services
Open Door Ministries is expanding its services to create The Open Door, a space that will provide comprehensive support to its clients seven days a week under one roof.
In addition to expanding shelter capacity and access to basic necessities, the center will offer a range of services that will include education, vocational training, financial skill development, case management, staff support, psychological services, healthcare, food service, communication services, volunteer support services, and shelter. The goal is to make homelessness rare, brief, and nonrecurring, and to achieve this, clients will receive individualized service plans and support that provides them with the resources needed to heal.
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The center will partner with organizations such as Davidson Community College and Guilford Technical Community College to meet the diverse needs of its client through a combination of on-site and referral-based services. It will expand case management to include social workers with specific knowledge of each situation and will refer clients to other organizations that can help, such as legal support. The staff will expand to include new roles, and partnerships with other agencies will increase the number of service providers on-site.
Expanded Services
Basic Necessities:
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Food, Showers, Laundry, Transportation, Phone Service, etc.
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Education, Vocational, Financial Skill Building and Development
Emergency Shelter
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128 Bed Shelter, with capacity to hold men, future capacity to hold women is possible.
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24/7 Shelter Managers
Case Management
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Staff Support for all guests,
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Psychological Case Management
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Health Care Services
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Veteran Affairs Case Management
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On-Site Referral Services
Inclusive Programming
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Programs will aid anyone, with any need.
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Organizational programs continue to "triage" and provide the immediate service of need to guests.
Volunteer Services
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Volunteer Serving Opportunities
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Volunteer Support Services
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Volunteer Fellowship Program
Enhanced Operations
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58 Full-Time Staff
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Designated security personnel
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Fenced and secure facility
Center Design
Day Center
(Building 1)
This building will include reception, administration, and the Day Center (with daily programs, case management, partner agency space, and more!)
Shelter & Food Programs
(Building 2)
This building will feature the Men's Shelter with 128 Beds. The second section will feature a dining room, and state of the art kitchen and food pantry facilities.
The Open Door campus
Our campus will feature a secure location for those who are in need to receive services that are essential for human life.
The Next step
Homelessness is not solved with a 30-Day Emergency Shelter. In phase 2 of construction. Small, one bedroom apartments will be built on campus. These will serve as transitional housing for our guests who need the proper resources to live a self-sufficient lifestyle.
