Mercer Women’s Basketball Team Serves Thanksgiving at ODM
Georgia team makes time to volunteer in between two triad games
HIGH POINT – This Thanksgiving those who gathered for a warm meal at Open Door Ministries Father’s Table had a special treat. Mercer University Women’s Basketball Team consisting of 13 players and 7 staff served lunch to those in need.
The Mercer Bears were in the Triad from Macon, Georgia playing Wake Forest University and High Point University. “We are happy to spend our Thanksgiving holiday serving those at Open Door Ministries,” says Kenetta Kelly, Director of Operations, Mercer Women’s Basketball Team. “Giving back is very important to our team and we appreciate the opportunity to make a difference outside our community.”
The Father’s Table at Open Door Ministries serves three meals a day, six days a week, located at 400 North Centennial Street in High Point. “Our tables are always full on Thanksgiving serving around 200 people, says Steve Key, Executive Director, Open Door Ministries. “We appreciate the support of Mercer Women’s Basketball Team and modeling the importance of volunteerism especially on a holiday devoted to giving thanks.”
The Open Door Ministries Father’s Table relies on community volunteers to donate, prepare and serve the food. If you are interesting in volunteering please contact Kathy Edwards at 336-885-0191 ext. 29.
Giving Back is a Gift
In lieu of birthday gifts Olivia, Robbie and Charlie (pictured left) collected cereals and other non-perishables for Open Door Ministries.
First United Baptist Church Serves Meals at ODM!
Kitchen Manager Debra Jackson and The Men's Missionary Group of Greater First United Baptist Church prior to preparing and serving dinner at the Father's Table.
Education and Job Readiness Program Proves Successful
Open Door Ministries in partnership with Guilford Technical Community College graduated ten students from the class Money Smart this September. Several of the students who graduated are also enrolled with others in the GED class that is held at Open Door from 9:30-11:30 am, Monday through Thursday. On October 7, 2011 a new class begins that will prepare students for the Career Readiness Certificate. These classes will be held every Friday from 9:30-11:30 am and 12:30-2:30 pm. Students who complete all aspects of the Education and Job Readiness Program (EJRP) will be linked with an employer for an interview. Find out more about this exciting program.
Save the Arts Foundation Delivers “The Sweetest Day”
Each year, Save the Arts Foundation holds an awards program for local painters, sculptors, architects and photographers. In an effort to bring attention to the arts they hand deliver sweet treats (this year’s choice was Krispy Kreme Doughnuts) to the homeless shelters in the Guilford county area.
Pictured (L-R): Leslie Graham, ODM Executive Assistant; Debra Jackson, ODM Kitchen Manager; Rasheem Pugh, Greensboro’s Save the Arts Foundation; Steve Key, ODM Executive Director
Wake Forrest University School of Medicine Visits ODM
Students at Wake Forrest School of Medicine visited Open Door Ministries on September 10th and delivered health screenings through the “DEAC” Delivering Equal Access to Care program. Those who came out to this event received a free lunch and have access to Acute Health Care, Health Screenings, and Health and Wellness Counseling.
Local Dentist Gives The Shoes Off His Feet To Homeless Man
Dr. "Frosty" Culp a local dentist at Culp, Potter & Fielden was recently at ODM for a clothing distribution when he gave the shoes off his own two feet to Wilbert Eccles who was in need of a good pair of shoes (Frosty and Wilbert pictured).
Harland Clarke Food Drive Gives Back
Employees of Harland Clarke in High Point recently donated 1300 units of food to Open Door Ministries. We are thankful for their donation and generosity which will assist in efforts to help fight hunger in our community.
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Meg's Community Garden Gives Back in a Healthy Way
Inspired by this story? Contact Tami Hendrix, owner of Meg's Gifts at 336- 886-6347 to add your veggies to the donation we regularly receive to our kitchen. Our Fathers Table Program uses these donations to feed those in need in our community three times a day, six days a week.
Helping Hands
Green Street Baptist Church Sunday school class helped ODM with their yard work. Some action shots of their hard work which included cutting the grass, putting out mulch, pulling weeds. A big thanks to all!
Open Door Ministries Serves Over One Million Meals
The Father’s Table Program makes a daily impact by serving three meals a day to the homeless community
HIGH POINT – Open Door Ministries of High Point has been caring for the homeless community for over 40 years though several programs. One of those programs, the Father’s Table, has reached a milestone by serving more than one million meals over the past seven years to assist the homeless and low-income community.
Open Door Ministries began the Million Meal Campaign in 2004 and recently surpassed their goal. “Counting the numbers of meals served makes us realize the important nature of our work and the reason that we are committed to providing a meal to those in need,” said Steve Key, Executive Director of Open Door Ministries.
Meals are served three times a day, six days a week at the Fathers Table, located on 400 North Centennial Street in High Point.
Kathy Edwards, Program Director of the Father’s Table, said “Open Door Ministries’ volunteers and donors have allowed us to be able to provide one million meals to those struggling in our community. We look forward to continuing our work of providing one of life’s basic necessities – food for the hungry.”
Roberta Little of High Point has seen the affects of homelessness and for eight years ate almost every meal at the Father’s table. Witnessing the generosity of the volunteers preparing and serving the food Roberta began volunteering at Open Door Ministries and began the journey to turn her life around. Roberta participated in several programs at Open Door Ministries that focus on helping people move towards self-sufficiency and she now lives in her own apartment in High Point.
The Open Door Ministries Father’s Table relies on community volunteers to donate and prepare the food. If you are interesting in volunteering or donating food and supplies please contact Kathy Edwards at 336-885-0191 ext. 29.
Volunteers open doors for thousands
Article in the High Point Enterprise written by the talented Mary Bogest highlighting the 2011 Open Door Ministries Volunteer Banquet.
It was a grand “Giving Thanks for You” evening dedicated to the supporters and volunteers of Open Door Ministries. The First Presbyterian Church hosted the dinner honoring those who exemplify the meaning of the word “volunteer” by caring for those in our community who need tender care the most. To these volunteers the word “community” is much more than its dictionary definition, “a group of interacting people living in a common location.” To High Pointers, community means family. Click here to read more...
