Moments that Transform Us A Letter from the Chief Executive Officer
W hen you reflect on 2023, what was your best moment? Mine came when my six-year-old daughter, Lucine, asked me how Door of Hope kids get their Christmas presents. I told her about our Secret Santa program, through which families’ wish lists are published on our website for people like her and me to purchase the
gifts. Eyes wide, she followed, “Could we be a family’s Secret Santa?” Having set aside $267 throughout the year to “help other people,” Lucine spent it all on five kids living at Door of Hope. It felt like I received a gift that day. Getting to witness Door of Hope’s values and ethos shape, not only the 430 families served this year, but my own kids … that was my memorable moment from 2023. For Door of Hope families, best moments included a father signing a brand new lease after an arduous housing search; a mother completing a professional certificate that would lead to higher earnings; a young boy receiving straight As after struggling in school because of the stress of homelessness; a family hearing their landlord agreed to halt eviction proceedings.
Prevent homelessness for 204 families 277 parents and 413 children! Shelter 66 families 71 parents and 138 children! Sustain housing for 198 families in our alumni support program! Serve 24% more families than in 2022 In 2023, you helped us...
With your help, we served more families than any other year in Door of Hope’s history!
Wendy, a Transitional Housing alum, celebrates her college graduation!
I am eager to recap 2023, but I am even more excited to see what 2024 holds … with your continued support in 2024, the best is yet to come!
With joyful gratitude and heartfelt appreciation,
Rev. Megan Katerjian Chief Executive Officer
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