Mission: Our mission is to empower impoverished people in our community to realize their full potential as children of God with long-term solutions to poverty. Programs include an after-school program with an emphasis on reading & math tutoring in partnership with the school district. These at-risk students are safe in a positive learning place where parents in low paying jobs do not have to worry. STEAM projects & instrumental music instruction are also provided. There is also offered full-day in summer & holidays. Circles of Columbus ministry works with families to set their own goals to get out of poverty with training, resources & matching of community volunteers. The Culinary Arts Institute training program has graduates earning an average of $6/hour more. A unique showering program for homeless adults to be more employable & healthy, and a transition home for homeless women often from domestic & substance abuse. Welcome Home & HOME are housing programs to help overcome barriers.

Open Door Community House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1953, and donations are tax-deductible.