January News & Updates

Thank you for taking the time to read our monthly e-newsletter that communicates Mission news, updates, prayer requests, needs, events and success stories.

Open Door Mission | 156 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608

August News & Updates

Thank you for taking the time to read our monthly e-newsletter that communicates Mission news,

updates, prayer requests, needs, events and success stories.

Thursday, September 29th  7:30-9:30 a.m.

Locust Hill Country Club,  Pittsford, N.Y.

Please join us as we celebrate our 70th year of service to the Rochester community. We are honored to have as our featured speaker Dr. Ben Carson – world-renowned neurosurgeon, longtime supporter of faith-based organizations, and former HUD Secretary. Attendees will also hear inspirational stories of hope from past program participants and an update from our CEO.

CLICK HERE to reserve your seat!

CLICK HERE to review sponsorship opportunities!

“Hope Lives” Radio Program

Tune in to hear the latest information effecting our communities homeless population and how Open Door Mission is addressing key issues.

CLICK HERE to listen to the podcast of the most recent program.

Business Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Call Chris Scribani at (585) 325-3243 for more details.

Volunteer Service Opportunity     

We are presently looking for a group of individuals to volunteer at the Caring Center in our clothing room to help sort and organizing donations.

For view and sign up for other volunteer opportunities, please CLICK HERE!

If you have any questions, please email Shawn Baldwin for at sbaldwin@opendoormission.com

Open Door Mission Job Opportunities

• Facilities Maintenance ~ Full Time, Driving Required
• Facilities Assistant ~ Full Time, Driving Required
• Case Manager – Addiction Recovery – Full Time
• Awake Overnight Case Aid – Addiction Recovery – Part Time, 16-24 hours/week
• Weekend Case Aid – Addiction Recovery – Part Time, 16-24 hours/week
• Awake Overnight Case Aid – Women and Children’s Program – Part Time, 16-24 hours/week
• Case Manager – Emergency Shelter – Full Time
• Case Aid – Emergency Shelter – Part Time, 16-24 hours

For serious consideration of any posted job description, each applicant is required to complete an Application for Employment and General Questionnaire.

Click HERE to view more details of all these job descriptions!

Current Needs List

Going shopping this week? Please take a look at our current needs list and consider buying a few items from our Amazon    “WishList”.

If you’re shopping for yourself then please consider shopping at AmazonSmile.com where a percentage of your purchasing dollars go to support the Mission.

What To Pray For

1. Pray for the salvation and restoration of all those we serve with emergency shelter, food, clothes, addiction recovery, transitional housing, life skills and job readiness programs.
2. Pray for peace and health to all of our staff and their families.
3. Pray for the families that just came into the Coldwater House and for those who recently moved out into their own permanent housing.
4. Pray for continued success for the men who recently graduated from our addiction recovery program and for those just entering the program.
5. Pray for the future completion and opening of the Open Door Mission’s permanent housing apartment building this coming fall.
6. Pray for the necessary resources to maintain our daily expenses.

Hello Pastor White & Congregation,

Happy New Year and THANK YOU for your recent donation and ongoing support. We are very grateful to you for sharing your treasure with us in order that we might extend a “hand up” to those who are hurting and truly want to turn their situation around for the better.

Perhaps you would be interested to see the many improvements that have been made to our facilities and more importantly our programs and services to the community. I would like to personally invite you to take a tour where I can explain just how your gifts are truly impacting lives!

Please call me anytime at (585) 325-3243 to set up a convenient time and date.

Thank you again for your support of the Mission as we reach out to those who are hungry, homeless and challenged by an addiction to drugs and alcohol.

Gratefully,

Chris

Christopher J. Scribani

Associate Director of Development (Donor Relations & Special Events)

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Samaritan House Emergency Shelter
210 West Main Street
Rochester, NY 14614

Caring Center Addiction Recovery for Men & Women
156 N Plymouth Avenue
Rochester, NY 14608

Coldwater Women & Children’s Home
240 Coldwater Road
Rochester, NY 14624

Renovations Are Underway At Our Miller Building

Construction work is in progress at our Miller Building being renovated into 24 permanent supportive apartments for homeless, single adults. Thank you to our friends at Hamilton-Stern for their hard work on this exciting initiative.  Our team was able to walk through our latest project recently to see the amazing progress.

Dollar-A-Dove Decal CampaignHere’s a great way for your church or business to support Open Door Mission programs and services during the Christmas season.

Sell our Mission Dove Decals for a $1.00 donation in your business, church or organization and then put them on display on a wall, door or bulletin board showing your support of the Mission.

Contact us for more information!

Mission Job Opportunities

• Women and Children’s Case Aid – Full Time, Days, Evenings & Overnights
• Shelter Supervisor & Health Outreach Coordinator – Full Time
• Men’s Program Case Aid – Evening Full Time
• Facilities Assistant – Part Time

For serious consideration of any posted job description, each applicant is required to complete an Application for Employment and General Questionnaire.

Each of the documents can be sent to Human Resources at hr@opendoormission.com

Fax: 585-454-2092

Mailed/Drop Off In Person: 156 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608

Visit our website and register as an individual or group today. We’ll be sure to follow up when we receive your inquiry. Please note that volunteer service has reopened in a limited capacity, so we ask that you register for an opportunity to serve. Click HERE to send a volunteer inquiry! ‌ “Hope Lives” Radio Program   For the latest information effecting our communities homeless population and how Open Door Mission is addressing key issues your invited to tune in every third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm on WYSL Radio 1040AM, 95.5FM, 92.1FM.   The next broadcast is next Tuesday, December 21st at 6:30pm….or CLICK HERE to listen to past programs.   Business Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Call Chris Scribani at (585) 325-3243 for more details.

What To Pray For           

1. Pray for the salvation and restoration of all those we serve with emergency shelter, food, clothes, addiction recovery, transitional housing, life skills and job readiness programs.
2. Pray for peace and good health to all of our shelter guests, program residents, staff and their families.
3. Pray for the families that just came into the Coldwater House and for those who recently moved out into their own permanent housin
4. Pray for continued success for the men who recently graduated from our addiction recovery program and for those just entering the program.
5. Pray for the necessary resources to maintain our daily expenses.

July News & Updates

Thank you for taking the time to read our monthly e-newsletter that communicates Mission news, updates, prayer requests, needs, events and success stories.

Mission Job Opportunities Shelter Case Aid – Part Time (Samaritan House) Women & Children’s Case Aid – Full Time (Coldwater House) Grant Coordinator – Full Time (Caring Center) For serious consideration of any posted job description, each applicant is required to complete an Application for Employment and General Questionnaire. Each of the documents can be sent to Human Resources at hr@opendoormission.com Fax: 585-454-2092 Mailed/Drop Off In Person: 156 North Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608

For many years, Open Door Mission has traditionally had a clothing room which operated as a shop for those who needed clothes. In March of 2020, as a result of the pandemic, we made the difficult decision to close the clothing room and turn our clothing operation to a grab and go style. In August, we would like to re-open but we need your help! We are looking for groups of volunteers (up to 6 people a shift) to help us operate the clothing room. Job responsibilities include: sorting, hanging, concierge services and assisting those in need. The shifts that need to be filled any weekday from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Our hope and prayer is that we can get the clothing room back up and running, so families can stock up for back to school needs.  If you or your community group can help, please contact our Volunteer Manager, Shawn Baldwin, at volunteer@opendoormission.com.

Volunteer Service Opportunities

Visit our website and register as an individual or group today. We’ll be sure to follow up when we receive your inquiry. Please note that volunteer service has reopened in a limited capacity, so we ask that you register for an opportunity to serve. Click HERE to send a volunteer inquiry!

Children’s Clothing & School Supplies Collection Drive

It’s not too early to start thinking about the need for back to school clothing and supplies to help support hurting families. Please consider donating gently used children’s clothes and footwear along with school supplies to the Mission so we can give children a fighting chance with their learning. Click HERE for more details!

Current Needs List

Going shopping this week? Please take a look at our current needs list and consider buying a few items from our Amazon “WishList”. If you’re shopping for yourself then please consider shopping at AmazonSmile.com where a percentage of your purchasing dollars go to support the Mission.

2020 Annual Report

‘ “Hope Lives” Radio Program For the latest information effecting our communities homeless population and how Open Door Mission is addressing key issues your invited to tune in every third Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm on WYSL Radio 1040AM, 95.5FM, 92.1FM. CLICK HERE to listen to past programs. Business Sponsorship Opportunities Available! Call Chris Scribani at (585) 325-3243 for more details.

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What To Pray For

1. Pray for the salvation and restoration of all those we serve with emergency shelter, food, clothes, addiction recovery, transitional housing, life skills and job readiness programs. 2. Pray for peace and good health to all of our shelter guests, program residents, staff and their families. 3. Pray for the families that just came into the Coldwater House and for those who recently moved out into their own permanent housing. 4. Pray for continued success for the men who recently graduated from our addiction recovery program and for those just entering the program. 5. Pray for the necessary resources to maintain our daily expenses.

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September News & Updates

Thank you for taking the time to read our monthly e-newsletter that communicates Mission news, updates, prayer requests, needs, events and success stories.

Keeping the Mission Safe & Healthy  

As we are entering the seventh month of disciplined practices related to the Coronavirus pandemic to ensure safety throughout the organization we want to thank all of our donors and volunteers as you have faithfully supported the work that’s changing lives. Of course, many are still unsure what will transpire over the fall and winter months with COVID-19 cases, but the Mission is fully committed to the task of keeping our homeless community as safe as possible. Thank you for your ongoing prayers and gifts of support.

Addiction Recovery Program Spotlight

Our most recent graduation ceremony of four men in our addiction recovery program took place this past July. (left to right) Devin, Chris Ernie and Simoeon have completed the Mission’s year long program and our now preparing to leave the nest and start a new life in Christ.

Volunteer Service Opportunities

https://opendoormission.com/volunteer

Job Openings

• Program Manager for Women’s & Children’s Transitional Housing (Full Time) Now welcoming candidates to apply who have a background in community services or case management.
• Case Manager for Emergency Shelter (Part Tim
• e) – Previous experience in residential or shelter environments helpful.

https://opendoormission.com/job-opportunities

Dollar-A-Dove Decal Campaign

What To Pray For

March News & Updates

Homeless Prevention Program Spotlight

Deborah and her two young sons were one of the first residents at the Coldwater House Women & Children’s facility when the doors opened in Aug/2018. She worked hard to obtain her driver’s license, become a leader in the Parent Leadership Institute, and pursue her goals of becoming a hairdresser. She was able to secure her own place in late Oct., but needed some assistance with the security deposit and first months’ rent. The Homeless Prevention Program helped her and her sons get into their own place, by paying her move in fees of $1,300.

Event Calendar

Save the date for the Open Door Mission 20th Annual Golf Classic scheduled for Monday, May 18th at Midvale Country Club.

Shot Gun Start 11:00am followed by a delicious sit-down steak dinner and lots of fun with various surprise guests.

DON’T WAIT! Register as a player and or sponsor today.

Volunteer Service Opportunities

If you’re looking for a 2020 team building service project for your church, school or business consider serving a hot breakfast meal at our Samaritan House Emergency & Transitional Shelter.

Visit our website and register as an individual or group today. We’ll be sure to follow up when we receive your inquiry.

Click HERE to send a volunteer inquiry!

Furniture Needed

We always have a need for gently used furniture for families who we supported at Coldwater House and just recently moved into permanent housing. Can you help us? If so, call Shawn Baldwin at (585) 325-3256 of email sbaldwin@opendoormission.com

Employment Opportunities

Case Worker (Program Aid) – We always welcoming candidates to apply who have a background in community services or case management.

Evening Supervisor (Full Time) – Coldwater House for Women & Children. Previous experience in residential or shelter environments helpful.

Click HERE to view more details of all these job descriptions!

Current Needs List

Going shopping this week? Please take a look at our current needs list and consider buying a few items from our Amazon

“WishList”.

If you’re shopping for yourself then please consider shopping at AmazonSmile.com where a percentage of your purchasing dollars go to support the Mission.

What To Pray For

1. Pray for the salvation and restoration of all those we serve with emergency shelter, food, clothes, addiction recovery, transitional housing, life skills and job readiness programs.

2. Pray for peace and health to all of our staff and their families.

3. Pray for the families that just came into the Coldwater House and for those who recently moved out into their own permanent housing.

4. Pray for continued success for the men who recently graduated from our addiction recovery program and for those just entering the program.

5. Pray for the necessary resources to maintain our daily expenses.

Open Door Mission | 156 N. Plymouth Avenue, Rochester, NY 14608