25-WORD DESCRIPTION:
Open Door Mission is a Gospel Rescue Mission that meets the needs of individuals and families while inspiring HOPE for lasting change.
HOW WE USE YOUR CONTRIBUTIONS:
- $2.15 covers the cost of a warm, nutritious meal for the hungry and homeless.
- $38 pays for 1 full night of safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
- $100 pays for 47 nutritious meals for the hungry and homeless.
- $265 covers 7 full nights of safe shelter for those experiencing homelessness.
A STORY FROM OUR AGENCY:
After her husband left her family, Patricia was left to provide for her 3 children all on her own. She and her children were forced to move out of their apartment and into a hotel room as she made ends meet by working as many hours as she could. She even took on a new job to make sure her family’s bills were paid, but it was a continual struggle. As a single mother, it became increasingly difficult to balance her children’s needs with her family’s growing financial burdens.
As one child began experiencing significant behavioral health challenges, Patricia had to reduce her work hours to better support her child. After months of struggling with no car and limited resources, the weight of her situation became too much to bear alone. So Patricia asked for help.
Thankfully, God brought Patricia and her family to Open Door Mission’s Lydia House. Now in a safe, stable, and supportive environment, Patricia has been able to increase her work hours while her children participate in Open Door Mission’s Camp + Care program this summer.
Working with her caseworker, Patricia has also overcome transportation barriers and been connected with doctors and therapists to help Patricia address her child’s mental and behavioral health. They are already seeing improvements, and God is bringing their family closer together. Patricia even has capacity to dream into her own future with plans pursue becoming a CNA.
Thank you for helping break the cycle of homelessness and poverty for families like Patricia’s.
ADDRESS/PHONE:
2828 North 23rd Street East
Omaha, NE 68110
402-422-1111
