Justin from Aramark food service at CSU recently shared with the Open Door Board about how impactful Open Door’s Culinary Arts Program is in our community. Click here to hear from him!
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Dr. Charlene Black creates the “Elizabeth Learning Lab”
Thank you, Dr. Charlene Black! She selected the ministries of Open Door to be the recipient of the proceeds from her book sales celebrating the ministry of United Methodist Women. Her generous gift will provide the Elizabeth Learning Lab for children and youth served in our Mathews Promise Academy as well as Bibles for distribution by our chaplain. We thank Dr. Black and all who purchased one of her books. The check presentation was made during the South Georgia Annual Conference of the UMC.
Jr. Chef Competition was heated for our Summer Academy students!
They have been learning basic cooking skills and practicing them by competing in a Jr. Chef competition. From pork chops to fajitas the competition was fierce!
Pictured are our top four winners. Jasmyn, 11, and Te’Quan, 7, tied for first place.
Open Door Names Billie Dodson Volunteer of the Year!
Congratulations to Billie Dodson our 2017 Open Door Community House Volunteer of the Year! She has volunteered with Circles in Columbus since the very beginning helping with the meals, planning and decorating for special events, etc. We are so grateful for her faithful service all these years!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Leadership Columbus hit all the right notes when they volunteered to transform our “ceramics room” into a beautiful music room for our Youth in Unison students of the Mathews Promise Academy. This functional and professional space brings us one step closer toward realizing our dream of one day having a children’s orchestra. We invited the community and had a delightful ribbon cutting ceremony. Many thanks to Leadership Columbus for making this happen for us and to volunteer music program director Tracy Leopard for her work every week with our children!
Open Door Classic 5k Walk and Run to End Poverty
Exciting awards are up for grabs at the 30th anniversary Open Door Classic 5k walk and run to end poverty! Church awards include the church who raises the most money to end poverty, the church with the most participation, and the David and Goliath Award, which goes to a smaller church who makes the biggest impact on the event. We also have the Spirit Award which is for the group which demonstrates the most enthusiasm. The individual who raises the most money will be awarded a gift certificate from Epic Restaurant for an eight course dinner for six guests valued at $800 (some restrictions apply)! Register now or make your donation at JoinUs.ODCH.org and make plans to join us on March 4 in Woodruff Park!
Save the Date!
Saturday, March 4th
Saturday, March 4th
What?
The 30th Annual Open Door Classic Walk and 5k Run to end poverty.
Live music provided by the Eminent Worship Band!
Individuals or teams are welcome.
5k registration fee is $25 in advance or $30 the day of the event.
A suggested donation of $25 is requested for the walk.
For more information and to register online (individuals and teams), visit our website.
Where?
The event will be at Woodruff Park in Uptown Columbus at the corner of Bay Avenue and 10th Street.
The route will wind along the Riverwalk, Broaway and First Avenue through Uptown Columbus.
When?
Saturday, March 4th.
5k registration begins at 7:30 a.m. and the run begins at 9:00. Walk registration begins at 8:30and the walk starts at 9:30.
Why?
To raise awareness of the needs of our neighbors who live in poverty and funds to address those needs.
Donate
If you are unable to participate, you can still help us raise money by making a donation toward our goal of $105,000! We need your help. Please share the information with your friends, co-workers and church!
Annual Report
New and Improved Website!
We hope you are enjoying our new and improved website! Over the past few months, we have worked hard to provide you a website that is easier to use and to find the information you need as quickly as possible. Whether you are a member of a group looking for a volunteer project, new to the community and seeking to learn more about poverty initiatives in our area, or a friend seeking assistance, we at Open Door seek to provide you with quality and effective services.
On the website you will find our contact information. Please let us know what you think of the new website! If there is information you don’t see here and would like to see let us know!
Thank you for your interest in the ministries of Open Door Community House.
About
Since 1935, Open Door has expanded to meet the increasing needs of the community, which has responded by opening its heart to those in need. Focusing on long term solutions to poverty, Open Door serves through four community ministries, three homeless ministries, and Circles in Columbus.
