Mission Statement: To help restore hope and self-worth to all who come through our doors, as they encounter the love and delivering power of Jesus Christ. The Open Door is a community based and supported Christian organization located in Waynesville, North Carolina. We seek to live out our faith by providing food, clothing, living assistance and encouragement by offering hope and introducing others to a transformed life through Jesus Christ.
The Open Door is supported by churches of all denominations, organizations, businesses, and individuals throughout Haywood County, North Carolina. It is through community involvement and support that we are able to feed, educate, and offer living assistance to those in need. From its inception, The Open Door has been known for providing warm on-site meals to those in need.
In 2016 we served over 33,000 meals. We provide carryout food boxes for immediate relief of individuals and families experiencing a food crisis. We were privileged to give out 1,120 in 2016.
The Open Door is supported by churches of all denominations, organizations, businesses, and individuals throughout Haywood County, North Carolina. It is through community involvement and support that we are able to feed, educate, and offer living assistance to those in need. From its inception, The Open Door has been known for providing warm on-site meals to those in need.
In 2016 we served over 33,000 meals. We provide carryout food boxes for immediate relief of individuals and families experiencing a food crisis. We were privileged to give out 1,120 in 2016.
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Our History
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The Open Door Ministries beginning was September of 1996.
After two decades of ministry, the miracle continues as we broaden our service to this community.
The Open Door is indebted to the vision of two ladies, Ophelia Hart, and the late, Connie White, who working alongside the leadership of Long's Chapel UMC, had the vision to believe a ministry like this could prosper in Haywood County.
Their love and loyalty to this ministry is well documented on the written page as well as the hearts of those who remember their selfless contribution.
After two decades of ministry, the miracle continues as we broaden our service to this community.
The Open Door is indebted to the vision of two ladies, Ophelia Hart, and the late, Connie White, who working alongside the leadership of Long's Chapel UMC, had the vision to believe a ministry like this could prosper in Haywood County.
Their love and loyalty to this ministry is well documented on the written page as well as the hearts of those who remember their selfless contribution.
Programs
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Reflecting our core belief that everyone needs identity and a sense of belonging, we offer a "Open Door Team Concept."
Those clients who reap the benefit of the services we provide are encouraged to give back by way of volunteer service to the ministry.
Joining a fleet of community volunteers, our clients make up a significant part of the day to day work force at The Open Door.
They oversee some of our programs, prepare meals, serve the food, work in our pantry, wash dishes, sweep and mop floors, clean rest rooms, work in the Second Blessing Thrift Shop, keep our property manicured and even extend their efforts into the community with trash pickup.
Those clients who reap the benefit of the services we provide are encouraged to give back by way of volunteer service to the ministry.
Joining a fleet of community volunteers, our clients make up a significant part of the day to day work force at The Open Door.
They oversee some of our programs, prepare meals, serve the food, work in our pantry, wash dishes, sweep and mop floors, clean rest rooms, work in the Second Blessing Thrift Shop, keep our property manicured and even extend their efforts into the community with trash pickup.
Sharin Care
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Sharin Care is a fund designated to help relieve the financial burdens associated with medical and dental needs.
For those who qualify, it can include but not be limited to assistance with co-pays & deductibles, pharmaceuticals, gas for medical appointments, and lodging for family members of patients who require care in a medical facility.
To help others locally in your community who do not have the financial means to pay for necessary medical treatment.
Sharon was a strong, vibrant and courageous young woman.
For those who qualify, it can include but not be limited to assistance with co-pays & deductibles, pharmaceuticals, gas for medical appointments, and lodging for family members of patients who require care in a medical facility.
To help others locally in your community who do not have the financial means to pay for necessary medical treatment.
Sharon was a strong, vibrant and courageous young woman.
Kitchen
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It is said that the kitchen is the center of a home.
At The Open Door, the soup kitchen is at the center of our ministry.
Before lives can be transformed, they need basic nourishment.
The soup kitchen provides that nourishment.
Every day of every year, full-course, nutritious meals are served to hungry men, women and children.
While monetary donations are gratefully accepted, there is no charge for the meals.
There is no eligibility criteria, and meals are served in a safe, clean and attractive setting.
At The Open Door, the soup kitchen is at the center of our ministry.
Before lives can be transformed, they need basic nourishment.
The soup kitchen provides that nourishment.
Every day of every year, full-course, nutritious meals are served to hungry men, women and children.
While monetary donations are gratefully accepted, there is no charge for the meals.
There is no eligibility criteria, and meals are served in a safe, clean and attractive setting.
Store
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We strive to be good stewards with the donations provided by generous individuals like you to support The Open Door Ministries.
Your donations provide funding for the services we offer.
See for yourself what we have to offer - the items shown below are representative of what the thrift shop has on any given day.
Your donations provide funding for the services we offer.
See for yourself what we have to offer - the items shown below are representative of what the thrift shop has on any given day.
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