“ God has done ‘immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,’ and you have been a huge part of this miracle. Words cannot begin to describe my gratitude! ” Dear Friend, While 2020 has had no shortage of challenges — especially for families facing homelessness — I am simply awestruck by what we’ve accomplished together: opening a new transitional shelter, tripling the number of families served through our homelessness prevention program, starting an Endowment Fund for sustainable growth, and serving 227 families — more families than any time in Door of Hope’s history! God has done “immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine,” and you have been a huge part of this miracle. Words cannot begin to describe my gratitude! I am excited to share this annual report with you. Enclosed you’ll find impact statistics and life-changing stories that you have made possible. From our four transitional shelters (including our brand new shelter!), to our homelessness prevention program for families at risk of homelessness, to our alumni support program for formerly-homeless families, you have brought housing, healing and hope to 227 families in 2020. Thank you! Before you f lip this open to read, I wanted to share my personal highlight of 2020 with you — our first (and hopefully last!) Drive-Through Christmas Give-Away. A major pivot from our annual December Christmas Dinner & Toy Store, it was a great example of the many ways you’ve helped us f lip this Covid-19 crisis into an opportunity to do more. 101 families were part of the festivities last year (including 225 kids!). I loved seeing the smiles on parents’ faces and hearing the kids squeal from the backseat of the cars as they drove through. Some parents actually gasped when they received their gifts — a $200 grocery assistance card for each family, along with toys and a $50 Target gift card for each child. To struggling parents yearning to make their kids’ Christmas extra special, your incredible support made all the difference! While we hope to return to our regular in-person celebration next year, we are inspired to make 2020’s incredibly generous gift card give-aways an annual tradition. Thank you for helping us ramp up to meet the increased needs of families in our community. We couldn’t do it without you! Blessings, Rev. Megan Katerjian, Executive Director
YOUR GIVING…YOUR IMPACT
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families served in 2020 – A 61% increase from 2019! more families than ever before! 61 families sheltered 22 families moved into their own home 69 alumni families received support 132 families served through Homelessness Prevention Program
Your support fueled life-changing services…
1,968 Case Management Sessions
112 Child/Teen Mentoring Sessions
449 Life Skills Sessions
364 Spiritual Care Hours
1,390 Adult Therapy Sessions
513 Child Therapy Sessions
94% of families still housed at 1 year!
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