Open Door continues to expand to meet the needs of the community, which has responded by opening its heart to those in need. Open Door works with children, women, and families to embody Christ and empower those who need help and hope. Open Door has been an incarnational ministry since its founding "serving as the hands and feet of Christ" as it opens doors of faith, hope, and opportunity to all who seek its help.
Open Door is committed to long-term solutions to poverty and envisions a community free from poverty.
Open Door is committed to long-term solutions to poverty and envisions a community free from poverty.
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The mission of Open Door Community House, Inc. is to empower impoverished people in our community to realize their full potential as children of God by creating long-term solutions to poverty.
Open Door Community House offers opportunities for spiritual growth, establishes relationships with individuals and families in need, and works cooperatively with other area service agencies to bring about reconciliation in the lives of people in the community.
Open Door Community House offers opportunities for spiritual growth, establishes relationships with individuals and families in need, and works cooperatively with other area service agencies to bring about reconciliation in the lives of people in the community.
Addie Greeley, a deaconess in the Methodist Church, and Miss Lizzie Evans came to Columbus in 1924 and began doing children's programming in the basement of Hamp Stevens Methodist Church in Bibb City.
They believed that the community needed a way to respond to the suffering experienced after one of the largest mills operating in the area closed and the people were in need.
Mrs. George (Weeta) Watts-Mathews was waiting for the need to be identified.
She insisted that space be provided to minister to the needs of the community, so a small cottage at the rear of Hamp Stevens was donated.
They believed that the community needed a way to respond to the suffering experienced after one of the largest mills operating in the area closed and the people were in need.
Mrs. George (Weeta) Watts-Mathews was waiting for the need to be identified.
She insisted that space be provided to minister to the needs of the community, so a small cottage at the rear of Hamp Stevens was donated.
Since 1935, Open Door Community House has had the great privilege of walking alongside others in need of hope to be restored.
We have seen families reunite, children achieve academic success, women move into productive work earning livable wages, and a community offering love to those who need to know that love still exists.
By God's grace and in Christ's love, we are helping people access resources differently, build relationships that provide support and encouragement for their journey, and with great volunteer support assist women, children, youth, and families build a firm foundation to begin a new life free from poverty.
We have seen families reunite, children achieve academic success, women move into productive work earning livable wages, and a community offering love to those who need to know that love still exists.
By God's grace and in Christ's love, we are helping people access resources differently, build relationships that provide support and encouragement for their journey, and with great volunteer support assist women, children, youth, and families build a firm foundation to begin a new life free from poverty.
Circles in Columbus is designed to educate and empower people to become self-sufficient and lift themselves out of poverty with the support of our community.
Circles in Columbus is our community's involvement in a proven national movement with the objective of eradicating poverty in America.
Circles USA initiative is a high-impact community strategy to end poverty one family at a time through education and building intentional personal relationships across economic classes and races.
Circles in Columbus is a true community-wide initiative that invites direct involvement from the business, faith, social services, healthcare, and education communities, as well as, local government.
Circles in Columbus is our community's involvement in a proven national movement with the objective of eradicating poverty in America.
Circles USA initiative is a high-impact community strategy to end poverty one family at a time through education and building intentional personal relationships across economic classes and races.
Circles in Columbus is a true community-wide initiative that invites direct involvement from the business, faith, social services, healthcare, and education communities, as well as, local government.
This ministry is free to all children and youth ages 5-17, based on income eligibility.
The program serves children of parents who earn less than the federal poverty guidelines.
Children's programming includes daily devotionals, arts and crafts, sports and recreation, homework assistance, reading and math tutoring, field trips, and community service activities.
The after-school program focuses on reading development and includes a volunteer-led reading program and "JUMP!" a program designed to help children read beyond their current grade level.
The program serves children of parents who earn less than the federal poverty guidelines.
Children's programming includes daily devotionals, arts and crafts, sports and recreation, homework assistance, reading and math tutoring, field trips, and community service activities.
The after-school program focuses on reading development and includes a volunteer-led reading program and "JUMP!" a program designed to help children read beyond their current grade level.
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