KBR Helps Open Door to Those in Need

(Houston, TX September 1, 2009) - KBR, a leading global engineering, construction and services company today presented Open Door Mission Executive Director, Richard H. Hill, Jr. with a check for $5,000.00.  The Mission, located in Houston’s East End, offers a drug/alcohol recovery program, convalescent care, educational and vocational opportunities, low-income transitional housing and other services for men. >Download full press release.
 

Wild Critters in Your Freezer?

Houston (August 4, 2009) -Put that wild game in your freezer to work for a good cause. Hunter’s Harvest needs you on Saturday, August 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. for the Fourth Annual Clean Out Your Freezer Day. The meat collected will be distributed to Houston area ministries feeding the hungry and donations are tax-deductible. >Download full press release.

Baylor  Chief Of Transplant & Assist Devises, Dr. George P. Noon Joins Open Door Mission Foundation Board Of Trustees

Houston (June 10, 2009)- Open Door Mission (ODM), a faith-based agency serving the destitute, disabled and homeless with a residential drug and alcohol recovery program,  convalescent care and a GED program, welcomes George P. Noon, M.D., to  the organization’s Board of Trustees, announced the Mission’s Executive Director, Richard H. Hill, Jr.  >Download full press release.

Dinner Bell to Ring Wednesday, May 13th at Open Door Mission
Open Door Mission Unveils New State-of-the-Art Kitchen

Houston (April 9, 2009)- Open Door Mission, a faith-based recovery and rehabilitation shelter located in Houston’s East End, is hosting a Kitchen Dedication Celebration on Wednesday, May 13, 2009, to showcase their newly created 3,000 square foot kitchen, announced Open Door Mission Executive Director Rick Hill.   The celebration will include the ringing of a bell donated by David Smith. >Download full press release.

Open Door Mission Welcomes New Board Trustee Brooks Wilson

HOUSTON (April , 2009) – Open Door Mission (ODM), a faith-based recovery and rehabilitation shelter, has recently added Brooks Wilson to the organization’s Board of Trustees, announced Open Door Executive Director Rick Hill.
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Open Door Mission Celebrates Holy Week
Thursday, April 9 and Sunday, April 12, 2009
The celebration includes a Holy Thursday Service, Foot-washing Ceremony,  Easter Egg Hunt and Easter Services

Houston (March, 2009)- Open Door Mission, a faith-based recovery and rehabilitation shelter located in Houston’s East End, kicks off Holy Week with a special Holy Thursday service on April 9, 2009, including the traditional washing of the feet ceremony, followed by a luncheon. >Download full press release.

FHLB Atlanta Affordable Housing Program 2008 Awards Open Door Mission with a $750,000 Grant 

Houston (March 12, 2009) – Open Door Mission, a faith-based recovery and rehabilitation center, was recently awarded a $750,000 grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) for the deployment of 30 new units of housing within the Mission, according to Open Door Executive Director Rick Hill. >Download full press release.

Open Door Mission Receives $25,000 Grant From
Baylor-Methodist Community Health Fund

Houston (February 25, 2009) – Open Door Mission, a local faith-based recovery and rehabilitation shelter, has been awarded a $25,000 grant from the Baylor-Methodist Community Health Fund to support the Mission’s on-site Russell M. Scott, Jr., M.D. Convalescent Care Center (RMSCCC), announced Rick Hill, executive director at Open Door Mission. >Download full press release.

Nativity Scene to Bring Community Together for Hope in 2009
An Open Invitation to Reflect on ’08 and Join Together for a Better New Year

Houston ( January 2, 2009)- Open Door Mission extends an invitation to our East End neighbors and all our fellow Houstonian to join us on Tuesday, January 6, at 7 p.m. as we present a live nativity scene.  Guests will be treated to hot chocolate and Buñuelos (Mexican Pastries) during the festivities. During the event, we will reflect on the past year, then we will commit to working together to make 2009 a better year for everyone – the poor, the hungry, the homeless.  The event is free and open to the public. >Download full press release.

Save the Date: February 18, 2009
“Dinner with a Terrific Texan”
U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchinson to Speak at Open Door Mission’s Annual Gala

Houston (December, 2009)- Kay Bailey Hutchison, Republican senator from Texas, will serve as the keynote speaker for Open Door Mission’s Annual Gala on Wednesday, February 18, 2009 at 7 p.m. at the Hilton Americas Hotel in Houston. >Download full press release.