Every year the excitement grows as fair time nears, and your continued support of this wonderful fundraiser is greatly appreciated! Open Door is a person-centered facility located in Sandwich, Illinois. We have been providing vocational, residential, day, and community support services for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities since 1963.
Drawing upon the foundation of family and community, our comprehensive programs focus on providing services and support that promotes growth, independence, and self-worth for the individuals we serve. Donors and volunteers fuel the powerful experiences we pride ourselves in providing for Open Door individuals. If you have a heart for helping, we would like you to join our Open Door family.
Your donation of time, money, and items are in great need and are truly appreciated. See what's new with Open Door. There is always something going on - from our signature fundraising events to new activities, clubs, and programs!
Drawing upon the foundation of family and community, our comprehensive programs focus on providing services and support that promotes growth, independence, and self-worth for the individuals we serve. Donors and volunteers fuel the powerful experiences we pride ourselves in providing for Open Door individuals. If you have a heart for helping, we would like you to join our Open Door family.
Your donation of time, money, and items are in great need and are truly appreciated. See what's new with Open Door. There is always something going on - from our signature fundraising events to new activities, clubs, and programs!
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Our History
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Open Door started with the actions of two visionary duos who forever impacted hundreds of lives in the community of Sandwich, IL.
David & Juanita Graf and William & Virginia Squier recognized a need in their hometown.
Each couple had adult children with disabilities whom they felt would greatly benefit from daily, structured programming.
In 1963, their idea became a reality, as the two couples began a grassroots endeavor, opening the doors of a small, community-based workshop in the Graf's basement, which provided custom services to intellectually and developmentally disabled adults.
David & Juanita Graf and William & Virginia Squier recognized a need in their hometown.
Each couple had adult children with disabilities whom they felt would greatly benefit from daily, structured programming.
In 1963, their idea became a reality, as the two couples began a grassroots endeavor, opening the doors of a small, community-based workshop in the Graf's basement, which provided custom services to intellectually and developmentally disabled adults.
Our Team
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Rita is an avid reader and voracious learner who constantly strives for innovative ways to improve her life and the lives of others.
Open Door has not only given Rita the freedom to do so, but has encouraged her to utilize these passions to help create an agency that she is honored to be a part of.
The motto "change is good" has always been Rita's rallying cry, and over time has become the Open Door way.
Gene is our "people person."
He loves to meet new people, learn new things, and share his vast experiences.
Open Door has not only given Rita the freedom to do so, but has encouraged her to utilize these passions to help create an agency that she is honored to be a part of.
The motto "change is good" has always been Rita's rallying cry, and over time has become the Open Door way.
Gene is our "people person."
He loves to meet new people, learn new things, and share his vast experiences.
Our Mission & Values
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More than a piece of paper shoved into a drawer and long forgotten, you will find our mission and values proudly hanging on our walls, and, more importantly, integrated into everything we do.
Open Door strives to provide unrivaled services, as evidenced by the number of clients who have called Open Door home, even family, for much of their lives.
That same loyalty and commitment is exhibited in our staff, many of whom have served Open Door for decades.
We will provide unrivaled opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities which enrich their quality of life.
Open Door strives to provide unrivaled services, as evidenced by the number of clients who have called Open Door home, even family, for much of their lives.
That same loyalty and commitment is exhibited in our staff, many of whom have served Open Door for decades.
We will provide unrivaled opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities which enrich their quality of life.
Day Program
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Open Door workshops are buzzing with activity every day of the week!
Enter either of our two campus locations, and you will be greeted by enthusiastic staff.
Inside, you will see clients enjoying programming or contently working at their work stations.
Our east workshop provides individuals with close supervision and personal care, while the west workshop offers people more independence and work focus.
Both Open Door locations deliver a welcoming, comfortable, and fun environment for learning and working.
Enter either of our two campus locations, and you will be greeted by enthusiastic staff.
Inside, you will see clients enjoying programming or contently working at their work stations.
Our east workshop provides individuals with close supervision and personal care, while the west workshop offers people more independence and work focus.
Both Open Door locations deliver a welcoming, comfortable, and fun environment for learning and working.
Residential Services
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Our enthusiastic staff provides support for our clients in two different types of residential settings.
Both options are person centered, therefore setting up each individual for success by offering a wide variety of opportunities for experiences in the community.
Our group homes provide a family atmosphere where four to eight individuals live together with 24-hour staff support.
Each person has their own room, which they are encouraged to personalize.
Open Door also utilizes a special dietician-directed meal program called My25.
Both options are person centered, therefore setting up each individual for success by offering a wide variety of opportunities for experiences in the community.
Our group homes provide a family atmosphere where four to eight individuals live together with 24-hour staff support.
Each person has their own room, which they are encouraged to personalize.
Open Door also utilizes a special dietician-directed meal program called My25.
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