Open Door Ministries is a non-profit organization based in High Point, North Carolina and is one of the primary organizations in the greater High Point community that provides assistance to low-income, indigent, and homeless persons. ODM was established in 1995, as a merger of High Point Urban Ministry and Open Door Shelter. High Point Urban Ministry was begun in 1969 and provided assistance for food, clothing, and financial needs. Urban Ministry also operated a soup kitchen that served a lunch meal (Monday – Friday). Open Door Shelter started in 1987 and provided a homeless shelter for men, women and children.
ODM services provide for immediate assistance in the area of food, housing, and emergency financial assistance; however there is also a significant focus on helping people move towards self-sufficiency.We are always looking for volunteers to help in various capacities, and any way that you can help, please do- lives can be changed and you can make a difference.
Highlights from the 2012 Open Door Ministries Banquet
Open Door Ministries held their “Planting Seeds of Hope” Annual Banquet on Thursday, May 3, 2012 at the High Point County Club. Over 200 people attended the event which featured guest speaker Delaney Rudd who has had a longstanding career in college basketball at Wake Forest University and professionally with the Utah Jazz and Portland Trailblazers. In addition to the Keynote, John Yowell Service Awards were awarded to Harry “Frosty” Culp (Individual Service), David Chapman from IKON (Business Service), First Presbyterian Church and Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church (Church Service).
HPU Clothing Drive Offers EJRP Students Professional Attire
Ashley Cousar, Employment Specialist at Open Door Ministries, Dylan Smith and friends from HPU coordinated a clothing drive to assist students and clients in the Education and Job Readiness Program (EJRP) to prepare for job interviews and jobs with slightly used professional clothes.
Daniel Robertson, Recent Arthur Cassell Transitional House Graduate Moves to Independent Living
Video Above: Daniel Robertson, recent graduate from the Arthur Cassell Transitional House shares his journey.
Daniel Robertson came to the Arthur Cassell Transitional House after becoming homeless and needing a place to rebuild his life. The program focuses on the importance of being accountable and responsible, money management, personal re-connection to a spiritual lifestyle, service to the local community, and healing interpersonal relationships. Clients receive case management, employment counseling, and assistance in obtaining permanent housing. Daniel credits the program for his growth and being able to transition into independent living.
If you would like to help Daniel get started in his new home by donating household items please contact Don Bellemore at 336-885-2166.
Save the Date: Postal Food Drive will be held May 12
The annual Postal Food Drive will occur on May 12. Locally, with help from the United Way of Greater High Point, the Postal Food Drive raised almost 45,000 pounds last year. This year, 14 local pantries in the greater High Point area (including Open Door Ministries) will be a recipient of the donated food. Make sure to put out your donated food on May 12th for your postman to pick up and stamp out hunger in our community!
