Solomon Dean has been Deputy Director of Day Services for The Open Shelter for over 25 years. He sat down to share with us about himself and how he helps others. “I identify as a black gay man. I have known I was gay since I was 5. I found out about myself when I […]
WE HAVE HELPED SHAY THROUGH MANY STRUGGLES. SHE IDENTIFIES AS A TRANS FEMALE AND SHARES WITH US SOME OF HER STRUGGLES AND HOW THE OPEN SHELTER AND YOUR SUPPORT HAS HELPED HER. ”I identify as a transgender female. I have lived my truth as a female for about 12 years now. Before that I always […]
A Memorable Day For Mom occurred at The Open Shelter on May 6th. Nearly 50 mothers and moms-to-be took part in a wonderful meal prepared by our Solomon Dean, gift bags and a raffle with wonderful prizes. We would like to thank Golden Delight Bakery, Hyer, Auddino’s Italian Bakery, Terri Lee Harmon Schoenberger, Kathy Jackson, […]
