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Nicole came to us in need of assistance, and has been with us ever since, volunteering to make sure YOUR donations of clothing, hygiene items, outdoor equipment, and more are organized & helping those we serve. She shares about what led her to The Open Shelter & what it means to her. Nicole is a […]

We celebrated Mother’s Day & nearly 50 moms we serve with a HUGE Party!There were flowers, food, raffles, crafts & great prizes. But most importantly, there was fun & love. Thank you to Anne Keys from Bath & Body Works, Golden Delight Bakery, Beth Yeprem, and Molly Barrington for making it possible. Click the video below to see

Todd & Tierra are a young couple who, along with their son Culture, have been coming to The Open Shelter. We sat down with Todd & Tierra to have them share how The Open Shelter has helped their young family. What led you to The Open Shelter? Todd: “I used to come to your location

We are so grateful for your support. Thanks to YOUR support, we can continue “Staying Behind With Those Left Behind”. In 2025, we assisted the largest number of homeless and marginally housed men, women, and children in one calendar year since becoming a Day Services Shelter over two decades ago.  We helped OVER 4,300 men, women, and children last year. The need

2025 has been an eye-opening year for us and those we serve at The Open Shelter. The need has definitely grown. So far this year, we have served OVER 4,300 homeless and marginally housed men, women, and children. In 2024, we served a total of 2,658 individuals. Despite the growing need, you were still able to

The Holiday Season can mean a lot of things to people. It can mean celebrations, festivities, gifts, and joy. For others, it can bring feelings of stress, struggle, and heartbreak. We sat down with five of our guests and asked them, “What Do The Holidays Mean To You?” “I was homeless near the Great Southern