Open Door Ann Report 2016:Layout 1...3 “Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we...
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Serving as the chair of the board of directors forOpen Door Community House over the last year was the most impactful year that I’ve spent servingon the board. Not only was I able to see firsthand thework of God in lives to empower impoverished people in our community but I was able to servealongside a staff dedicated to seeing each personserved to reach their full potential as children of God. Our vision is toeliminate poverty in our community and the staff and the board atOpen Door Community House serves diligently daily to see that visionbecome reality.
In 1935, the Open Door ministries began by offering safe afterschoolcare for children in the community. Eighty one years later, we are stilloffering quality afterschool care for children in need. The MathewsPromise Academy continues to serve children and youth living in families of very low income, most earning less than $10,000 a year. We always have space for children residing in local homeless shelters,as well. Focusing on reading development and academic enrichment,the children are reading above grade level and succeeding academically. I love that we also focus on the spiritual development ofour children, offering daily devotions and Bible Study. In the full-daySummer Academy Program, we offer a full week of Vacation BibleSchool, usually in partnership with a church willing to share of theirtime and resources.
The Circles in Columbus initiative is a part of a national movement toend poverty. As we continue to grow and expand this movement weneed volunteers to serve as Allies to build intentional relationshipswith persons currently living in poverty as they implement their personal plans to move beyond. The successes we are seeing in Circlesare remarkable as families create a firm foundation to move beyondpoverty and I have been blessed seeing the fruits of this movement.
From ministries for persons experiencing homelessness to senioradults needing social connections to be less isolated and lonely, OpenDoor provides compassionate care for persons who need to knowChrist’s love. Through ten different ministries, we open doors of faith, hope and opportunity, a commitment we have made to this community for 81 years. Although our programs and services havegrown through the years, we have never lost sight of the power of relationships and the unique value of every individual.
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For the last six years I have been blessed to serve alongside phenomenal men andwomen to make up the board of directors for Open Door Community House. Thepassion each individual board member has to see each program ministry succeedto fulfill the mission of Open Door Community House has been special to be a partof. On behalf of each of us, we are grateful for the many community partnershipsthat help us serve effectively. Churches, United Methodist Women, businesses,foundations, civic groups and others provide vital volunteer and financial support.We also are blessed with a tremendous staff that embraces our mission and serveseach day making life better for all that come through our open door.
Thank you for your support! I personally invite you to come take a tour with usand see for yourself the impact that the Open Door ministries are making as wehelp our neighbors create long-term solutions to poverty. You won’t be sorry thatyou did.
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“Now to Him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to Hispower that is at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen.”
Ephesians 3:20-21
Several years ago I was asked, “What is your favorite word and why?” I did not have to think for very long about the answer.
My favorite word is HOPE.
Hope is my favorite word for many reasons. It keeps our focus on thattoward which God is drawing us. It is the foundation of faith. Hope isliving with a sense of expectancy and assurance that God is and forever will be. It is the peacefulness of knowing that we live in thegift of grace.
This year has been a year of great hope, of expecting God to createopportunity, and of observing God’s handiwork in every person weencountered. We’ve seen dreams realized for individuals and familiesand for our organization. Truly, we live in the gift of grace.
For 81 years, Open Door Community House has had the great privilege of walking alongside others in need of knowing hope orneeding hope restored. We have seen families reunite, childrenachieve academic success, women move into productive work earning livable wages, and a community embrace with love thosewho need to believe that love still exists in this world.
I am grateful for God’s grace and that you have faithfully served Godand your neighbor by showing mercy, offering grace, and pursuingjustice through partnership with the ministries of Open Door.
Open Door is firmly committed to long-term relationships for lifelong transformation for people living in poverty. Your commitment to provide for and engage with the Open Door ministries creates opportunities for people to learn, grow, createchange, and have a future story with a new outcome. By allowing us to have resources necessary to create a safe space, a place wherepeople can take a deep breath and allow God to move into their lives,
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thousands of people across our community are finding HOPE again. By God’s grace,HOPE is restored.
In this report, you will see that many people have participated with the Open Doorministries and have created a new future story. Their hope has been restored.
By God’s grace we will continue to see lives transformed in the coming year. Yourcontinued partnership in prayer is vital. We have great things on the horizon andare grateful to friends like you who pray with us for dreams to come true.
We are excited about what God is doing in our community and through the OpenDoor ministries. We look forward to continuing this journey with you. Thank youfor sharing God’s love through your faithful support of Open Door.
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CIRCLES IN COLUMBUSCircles in Columbus is a city-wide initiative to create thriving families and thrivingcommunities free of poverty. Circle Leaders (or persons currently living in poverty)engage in an 18-week program of assessing their assets and resources, determining what resources they need to build, and creating a personal plan tomove out of poverty. They then are matched with 2-3 Allies (volunteers from the community) who serve as their connections for resource building, motivators andfriends. As a Circles Community, a “Big View” (systemic issue that often keeps people in poverty) topic is chosen to address.
Total Number of Persons Served: 140Total Unduplicated Adults Served: 69Total Unduplicated Children Served: 71
Demographic Information:Male: 28Female: 87(Unknown)* 25
African American: 102Caucasian: 8(Unknown)* 25
Ages 1-3: 7Ages 4-6: 10Ages 7-10: 18Ages 11-12: 6Ages 13-17: 5Ages 18-19: 0Ages 20-24: 5Ages 25-34: 17Ages 35-44: 22Ages 45-54: 13Ages 55-59: 7Ages 60-64: 4Ages 65-74: 1 [Unknown]* 25
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Income:Family income at or below poverty level: 99 Family income at 101%-200% 12of federal poverty level: Family income at 201%-300% of federal poverty level: 4[Unknown]* 25
*Children who attended the program only one time - statistical information notcollected.
Additional Statistics:• After 18 months of participating in Circles, Circle Leaders have an average of:• 7321% increase in assets• 44% decrease in debt• 203% increase in income• 82% have secured, maintained or improved their employment• 71% have newly enrolled in or maintained enrollment in school or a job training program
• 100% have reported an increase in social capital• 94% have moved or maintained safe and secure housing• 82% have improved their physical and/or emotional health
FANN (Friends and Neighbors Network Food Co-op): 19 families served with ½ to1/3 of the family’s monthly food needs. FANN is offered in partnership with Feeding the Valley Food Bank.
COMMUNITY MINISTRIESChaplaincyThe Chaplaincy program ministry assists any person in need with spiritual counseling, prayer, connections to substance abuse treatment programs and othercommunity supports, and basic needs items such as food and diapers. The Chap-lain also coordinates a weekly Celebrate Recovery group, community Bible Studiesand daily devotions for many Open Door program ministries.
Total Unduplicated Persons Served: 709
Demographic Information:Male: 360Female: 349
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Demographic Information:African American: 438Asian 2Caucasian: 260Hispanic/Latino: 7Native American: 2
Ages 18-20: 3 Ages 21-30: 94 Ages 31-40: 136 Ages 41-50: 160Ages 51-60: 221Ages 61-70: 81Ages 71-80: 14
Income:Family income under $10,000: 709
• 57 different people participated in Friday Bible Study throughout the year• 99 participated in Celebrate Recovery
Mathews Promise AcademyThe Mathews Promise Academy is an afterschool program for children ages 5-17who live in families who earn less than federal poverty guidelines. The programministry provides arts/crafts, recreation, educational field trips, and opportunitiesfor spiritual development. The focus of the program is reading development andacademic enrichment, helping each child succeed in school with the goal of becoming an adult free of poverty. Also provided is a full-day Summer Academyfor eight weeks during the summer.
Total Unduplicated Children and Youth Served: 166(Plus over 600 children served in “Sharing Christmas”)
Demographic Information:Male: 90Female: 76
African American: 134Caucasian: 6Hispanic/Latino: 3
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Guamanian: 5Multi-racial: 18
Demographic Information:Ages 5-9: 107Ages 10-14: 48Ages 15-18: 11
Income:Family income under $10,000: 164Family income of $10,000-19,000: 2
• 41 students in the JUMP! Initiative increased reading skills to read at or above grade level during the academic year.
• 53 students ages 5-17 used the children’s dedicated computer lab and educational online software to improve academic performance and maintain or improve their grades during the academic year.
• 41 students ages 5-12 completed daily homework assignments during the academic year and, of these, 100% improved their grades in school.
• 100% of students ages 5-17 who maintained or improved their grades were promoted to the next grade level.
• Eight teenage students from the Mathews Promise Academy’s T.R.E.K. (Teen Recreation, Empowerment and Knowledge) program graduated from high school in the last three years. One is presently serving in the Georgia National Guard; one is presently serving in the U.S. Army; three are attending Columbus State University; one is attending Chattahoochee Valley Community College; and one is planning to attend Fort Valley State University in the fall; one remains undecided.
Open Door InstituteThe Open Door Institute provides GED preparation classes (in partnership withColumbus Technical College), culinary arts training (in partnership with Feedingthe Valley Food Bank), computer classes and life skills classes for persons living ator below the federal poverty guideline. The goal for graduates is to obtain livingwage employment.
Total Unduplicated Persons Served: 72
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Demographic Information:Male: 20Female: 52
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Introduction to Computers 8Culinary Arts 16GED Prep 48Life and Work Skills 16
African American: 59Asian/Pacific Islander: 1 Caucasian: 8Hispanic/Latino 3Multi-racial: 1
Ages 13-17:Ages 18-20: 9Ages 21-30: 20Ages 31-40: 20Ages 41-50: 8Ages 51-60: 13Ages 61-70: 2
Income:Family income under $10,000: 44Family income of $10,000-19,000: 12Family income of $20,000-29,000: 2Family income of $30,0001-39,000: 1Unknown 13
Computer Class:15 students increased knowledge of basic computer hardware and software, Microsoft Word 2010 and internet basics including emailing. 8 students graduated from the class and were able to obtain employment.
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GED Class:45 students participated in GED preparation classes and increased knowledge inLanguage/Grammar, Reading, Social Studies, Science and Math. 35 of these grad-uated from the program and, of these, 7 successfully completed the GED and/orpassed 2-3 subjects.
Culinary Arts Training:• 18 students in 2015-2016 participated in the class, increased culinary arts skills and food safety skills. 44% of the class graduated, 63% of those with ServSafe certification.
• 31% of students gained employment during training.• 10% received a raise during training.
Senior Adult MinistryThe Senior Adult Ministry, also known as “Golden Agers,” is a program ministry ofeducation, empowerment and fellowship. Seniors attend a weekly lunch meetingand participate in health screenings, prevention classes, Bible Studies, and enjoy ameal provided by a local church or women’s group. Monthly, seniors enjoy a recreational outing.
Total Unduplicated Persons Served: 174
Demographic Information:Male: 70Female: 104
African American: 117Caucasian: 53Hispanic/Latino: 1Native American: 3
Ages 50-60: 55Ages 61-70: 73Ages 71-80: 29Ages 81-90: 16Ages 91-93: 1
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Income:Family income under $10,000: 131Family income of $11,000-20,000: 38Family income of $21,000-$30,000: 1Family income of $30,000-$40,000: 4
• Senior adults participated in health screenings, educational programs, fellowship outings and weekly lunch meetings on Mondays.
HOMELESS MINISTRIESCommunity Case ManagementThe Community Case Management Program, a transitional housing program, pro-vides supportive services and moving assistance to women and children experi-encing homelessness.
Total Unduplicated Persons Served: 134
Demographic Information:Women: 53Children: 81
African American: 38 Caucasian: 13Multi-racial: 2
Ages 0-5: 29Ages 6-12: 39Ages 13-17: 13Ages 18-30: 13Ages 31-50: 22 Ages 51-61: 13 Ages 62 and over: 5
Income at Program Exit:No income: 2Family income under $10,000: 14Family income of $10,000 - $19,000: 13Family income of $20,000 - $29,000: 6Family income of $30,000 - $39,000: 1
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• Of the heads of households served in this grant year, 53% were victims of domestic violence; 47% had a diagnosed mental illness; and 58% moved into permanent housing.
HOMEFor qualifying families experiencing homelessness, HOME funds are provided forlong-term tenant based rental assistance, helping families remain intact and moveinto permanent housing.
Total Unduplicated Households Served: 16
Demographic Information:Female Adults and Children: 30Male Adults and Children: 19
African American: 40Caucasian: 9
Ages Under 18: 31Ages 19-20: 11Ages 21-29: 0 Ages 30-39: 5Ages 40-49: 1Ages 50 and Up: 1
Showering Program for the HomelessThe Showering Program for the Homeless is for persons who are experiencinghomelessness and unsheltered. In this program ministry, participants may receive a hot shower, hygiene items, breakfast, haircut, access to mental healthtreatment and job/job training opportunities. Participants may also wash and drytheir clothes while in the program.
Total Unduplicated Persons Served: 350
Demographic Information:Male: 263 Female: 86
African American: 211Asian: 1
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Caucasian: 128Hispanic 1Multi-Racial: 9
Income:Family income under $10,000: 348Family income of $10,000-$19,000: 1Family income of $20,000-$29,000: 1
• 21% of participants have income from employment or other sources.
The Virginia D. Jackson Home for WomenThe Virginia D. Jackson Home for Women is a transitional program for unaccompa-nied homeless women where they may reside for up to 12 months. All residentsare encouraged to participate in group and individual counseling provided by the Pastoral Institute, attend school or a job training program, and obtain employmentor other sustainable income.
Total Unduplicated Persons Served: 22
Demographic Information:Female: 22
African American: 17Caucasian: 3Hispanic 2
Ages 18-24: 2Ages 25-34: 4Ages 35-44: 0 Ages 45-54: 7Ages 55-64: 7Ages 65-74: 2
Income: Family income under $10,000: 14 Family income of $10,000-$19,000: 8Family income of $19,001-$29,000: 2
• 91% of residents moved into permanent housing during the year.
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2015-2016BUDGETED EXPENSES - $1,576,780
ACTUAL EXPENSES - $1,433,674
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2015-2016BUDGETED INCOME - $1,576,780
ACTUAL INCOME RECEIVED - $1,440,462
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2016-2017BUDGETED INCOME - $1,475,990
2016-2017BUDGETED EXPENSES - $1,475,990
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OFFICERSChair: Chris JonesVice-Chair: Faye MeltonTreasurer: Andrew BecraftSecretary: Freddie Seals
Board MembersJean Adams Katie Athey Josh BeckerAndrew Becraft Tyson Begly Kent Butler Patrick Deal Lenore Fox Jeff HamptonBob HydrickChris JonesSuzanne McCluskey Cindy McLemore
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERSSara Bankhead (rep. for Mary Exley )Becky Britton (rep. for Elaine Hargrove)Edwin CooperMary Exley Elaine Hargrove
ADVISORY COUNCIL MEMBERSRobert Beckum Butch Deaton Mary Alice HumesJohn Martin Nancy Powell Judy Thomas Sally Walden
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Faye Melton Dorothy Moore Teri ParkerPete PeaseChandler Riley Kathy Riley Karen Robinson Grant Scarborough Freddie Seals Roy WhiteAllen Whitley Malon WickhamKatonga Wright
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M E M O R I A L S A N D H O N O R A R I U M SThese honors and memorials were made between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016.
MemorialsLt. Col. Samuel C. Allison
Mrs. Sherry WatfordMr. Bob Bennett
Mr. and Mrs. Charles JarrellMr. Wilbur Frank Benton
Mrs. John DeatonMrs. Carol C. Humes
Mr. Tom BlackMr. and Mrs. Jay Sparks
Mrs. Carolyn West BolandMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Ms. Althea BoothMs. Sybil McCullen
Mr. Rudy BoydMrs. Rita Boyd
Ms. Leslie BrossettJordan Electric Company
Mr. Bill BurginMrs. Mary Alice HumesMs. Jacquelyn Miller
Mrs. Linda BushMs. Ellen Meeks
Ms. Nancy Jean CarmackMr. Eugene Carmack
Mr. Bill ColquittMr. and Mrs. Seth Harp
Mrs. Katherine Polk CreelMr. and Mrs. Richard ChildsMrs. Kathy Riley
Mr. Sam CunninghamMr. Doug Duncan, III
Mr. Gary M. Daniel, Sr.Mrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mr. Jerry DavisMr. Jesse Lockhart, Jr.
Dr. John DeatonMr. and Mrs. Philip M. AdamsDebbie, Carleton and Walker Fry
Mrs. Armine DimonMr. and Mrs. Sam Dimon
Mr. Buddy DimonMr. and Mrs. Sam Dimon
Mr. Owen DitchfieldMr. and Mrs. John Partin
Mrs. Sybil DodsonMr. and Mrs. J. Michael Stephens
Mr. Douglas DuncanMrs. John Deaton
Mrs. Irma DunnMs. Brenda DeasonMr. Vance DunnMs. Brenda Deason
Mr. William K. GambillMs. Carolyn E. Gambill
Mr. Jonathan GatesMs. Nancy HoldbrooksMrs. Suzy Revell
Ms. Gaye H. GiuntaMs. Amy BaldersonMs. Elizabeth A. GaetaMr. Ross A. GiuntaMs. Donna Mortenson
Ms. Inez GoodwinMs. Sharon Sherard
Mr. Leon HallMs. Lynn V. Hall
Ms. Veronis B. HallMs. Lynn Hall
Mr. Ronnie HallTazewell UMC
Mrs. Sheila HallTazewell UMC
Ms. Mary Emma HambyMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mrs. Dianne HanksMs. Yvonne CapparelleMr. and Mrs. Thomas McCullough
Ms. Lawanda MyersMs. Barbara F. SchulzMs. Nancy SellersSister Chicks
Mr. Morton A. HarrisMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Ms. Barbara D. HenkelMrs. John Deaton
Mrs. Martha HenryMrs. John Deaton
Mr. Kenneth HensonMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mr. John R. HuntMrs. John Deaton
Ms. Nelda P. JonesMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mr. Jack B. Key, Jr.Mrs. Mary Alice HumesMs. Jacquelyn MillerMrs. Carolyn Mitchell
Ms. Leslie Knight OgleMrs. John DeatonMs. Rebecca P. Duggan
Ms. Sara KruseMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mr. Johnny LangfordMs. Sharon Sherard
Mr. Dixon Lesslie IIIMr. and Mrs. Larry Harper
Mr. Jerry LorentzMrs. Jean Lorentz
Mr. Wayne LumpkinDr. and Mrs. Charles L. Calhoun
Mrs. Aline MasseyMr. and Mrs. Bennett Massey
Mr. Howard MasseyMr. and Mrs. Bennett Massey
Mr. George Mathews, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Don BeckBobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Richard BradleyMr. and Mrs. Edward H. Cappel
Mr. and Mrs. Richard ChildsMrs. Elizabeth T. CornMr. and Mrs. J. Manning Culpepper
Mr. Billy CunninghamMr. and Mrs. Corbin DavisMr. and Mrs. William E. Dillard, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank FoleyMr. and Mrs. Gardiner Garrard, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. William E. Gross, Jr.
The Hackney FoundationMs. Judy S. HarrisMr. and Mrs. Miller HarrisMr. Kenneth HensonMr. and Mrs. Hamilton Hilsman
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Mr. and Mrs. Edward HudsonMrs. Mary Alice HumesMs. Meredith KingMr. and Mrs. Jay KlahnRev. Kim JenkinsMr. and Mrs. Brock JonesMr. and Mrs. Billy KeyMs. Betty KrulikLestanne Opticians, Ltd.Mr. and Mrs. John C. Martin, IIMr. J. Daniel Matheson, IIIMs. Kathleen McGowanMr. and Mrs. Al RamsayMr. and Mrs. Pete RobinsonDr. Mary SchleyMs. Janice T. SnyderMr. and Mrs. Clifford StormsMr. and Mrs. Clifford SwiftMs. Leila TaratusMr. and Mrs. John T. TurnerMr. William B. TurnerMr. and Mrs. Michael UsseryMr. and Mrs. Wright WaddellMr. and Mrs. John WaldenMr. and Mrs. William H. WhiteMrs. Julian WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Ronnie Wilson
Mrs. Weeta Watts MathewsMrs. Ann S. White
Mrs. Dorothy (Dot) McClureMrs. Mary Alice HumesMr. and Mrs. Charles Jarrell
Mrs. Lillian McDanielMr. and Mrs. James Yarbrough
Ms. Dianne MeeksMs. Brenda Deson
Ms. Betty MelvinMr. Arwood Begor
Mr. Lew MetivierMrs. Amy BuchananMr. and Mrs. John CouncilmanMs. Ellen MeeksMrs. Edna ShoemakerMr. and Mrs. Ric Tipton
Mrs. Polly MillerMrs. John Deaton
Ms. Betty MontgomeryMrs. Suzy Revell
Ms. Gladys StratigosDr. and Mrs. Charles CalhounMs. Melinda Hunter
Mrs. Robbie ThomasMr. and Mrs. Bob Thomas
Mr. S.M. ThomasMr. and Mrs. Bob Thomas
Mr. William (Bill) TinklerMr. and Mrs. Steve W. FlynnMr. and Mrs. Jack FranklinMs. Nancy GillMr. James Horne, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Raymond LynchMr. and Mrs. Charlie PersingerMs. Nancy Smith
Mrs. Betty Jean WalkerMr. Andrew W. Walker, Jr.
Ms. Miriam WatfordMrs. Suzy Revell
Mr. Henry Williams, Jr.Rev. and Mrs. Ellis Williams
Ms. Julia WilliamsRev. and Mrs. Ellis Williams
Mrs. Lois WilsonAnonymous
Mr. Jack H. WinnMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Ms. Denise Y. WoodsMr. and Mrs. James Woods
Mr. Ben MoonMrs. Mary Alice HumesMs. Suzanne Taylor
Mr. William Warren MorrisMs. Ellen Meeks
Dr. Wilbur Eugene NeislerMrs. Kathy Riley
Mr. Ed OliverMr. Doug Duncan, III
Mrs. Doris ParhamMs. Ann Parham
Mr. Walt ParhamMs. Ann Parham
Ms. Mary Ann PeaseMr. and Mrs. Gerald Kent
Ms. Elizabeth PittsMr. and Mrs. Wallace Twiggs
Mrs. Jeanne PooleMs. Jacquelyn Miller
Mrs. Jewel L. PooleMSgt. (ret.) James C. Poole
Mr. Richard PopeMr. and Mrs. Joe Young
Mr. Mark PorterMrs. Carol C. Humes
Ms. Mary McDuffie RedmondMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Ms. Lucille RheaMs. Rebecca Duggan
Mr. Russell RheaMs. Rebecca Duggan
Mr. Benjamin RossMr. Daniel Ross
Mrs. Lucy Mathews ShepardMrs. Ann S. White
Mrs. Beth SlaughterMs. Jacquelyn Miller
Mr. William L. Slaughter, Sr.Ms. Jacquelyn Miller
Ms. Nellie SowellFirst UMC, Crusaders S.S. Class
Mr. Joe SparksMr. and Mrs. Jay Sparks
Mr. J. Kyle SpencerMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mr. John SpencerMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Ms. Barbara B. StarMrs. Mary Alice Humes
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HonorariumsMr. and Mrs. George Adams
Mrs. Ann NorrisMr. and Mrs. Ed Adams
Mrs. Sue GraetzMrs. Jean Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Seth HarpMrs. Susan Allen
Ms. Nancy PowellMr. and Mrs. Dan Amos
Ms. Lauren AmosMrs. Helen Landing
Asbury UMCMs. Nancy Holdbrooks
Mrs. Carol AutenMr. and Mrs. Greg Auten
Mrs. Chris AycockMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Everett BaileyMr. and Mrs. Charles Jarrell
Rev. and Mrs. Russ BarkerMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mrs. Opal BartlettMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Mary BassMr. and Mrs. Tom BoersMs. Elizabeth ButlerMs. Nancy Powell
Mr. and Mrs. John BeckMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack BenedictMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Rev. Helen BerenthienMs. Nancy Powell
Mrs. Jeff BickerstaffMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. W.R. BickerstaffMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald BierlyMr. Gerald Bierly
Mr. Finnegan BlackDr. Charlene Black
Mrs. Tom BlackMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Jane BlackmarMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Lyman BlackmarMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mr. and Mrs. W.W. BlackmonMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. James H. BlanchardMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Bill BlizardMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Don BloebaumMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Tom BoersMs. Mary M. BassMr. and Mrs. Don Williams
Col. and Mrs. Jim BowersMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Charles N. Bradford, Jr.
Mr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.Ms. Patty BranchMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Ms. Midge BregmanMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Tommy BridgesMrs. Ann Norris
Dr. Harry BrillMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. William C. BuckMrs. Mary Alice HumesMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Nancy BurginMrs. John Deaton
Mr. and Mrs. Steve ButlerMr. and Mrs. Greg Yates
Mr. and Mrs. Russell CailMr. and Mrs. Tom Boers
Mr. and Mrs. Norman CainMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis W. Calhoun
Mrs. Mary W. HudsonRev. and Mrs. James CalhounMs. Nancy Powell
Dr. and Mrs. Bob CarpenterMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Willie ChambersMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Ms. Irene ChampionMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Dr. Ben Cheek and Dr. Kathryn Cheek
Mr. and Mrs. Bill WoolfolkMr. and Mrs. Cecil M. Cheves
Mr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.Mrs. Dot ChevesMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. Tommy ClaridyMrs. Juanita Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Matt CleggMs. Nancy Powell
Rev. Marcia CochranMs. Harriet Underwood
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Ms. Susan CochranMr. and Mrs. James E.
AlbrightMr. and Mrs. Joseph C. BrossMr. and Mrs. Richard W.
FowlerMrs. Donna O. KempMr. and Mrs. Sam L. MasseyMr. and Mrs. Richard W.
UsseryMr. and Mrs. Ben F. Williams, Jr.
Mrs. Elliott ColemanMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Jack CollinsMr. and Mrs. John Walden, Jr.
Mrs. Ginny ConnellyMr. and Mrs. John R.
StephensonMs. Pam Crank
Midland UMC, SuperTimersMr. and Mrs. Ray Crowley
Mrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas C. Culpepper
Mrs. Mary Alice HumesMrs. Martha Cunningham
Mrs. Ann NorrisMr. Jonathan E. Curran
Ms. Faith CurranMrs. Dot Daniels
Mr. Ron DanielMiss Meg Daughtery
Rev. and Mrs. V.L. Daughtery, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Bob DavidMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mrs. John DeatonDebbie, Carleton and Walker Fry
Richard R. Hallock Foundation
Mrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Corinne JarrellMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Anne DouglasMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mrs. Jeanne RobinsonMr. John DouglasMrs. Ann Norris
Dr. Augustus DudleyMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mr. and Mrs. James L. DudleyMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mrs. Carlton DugganMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Duncan, Sr.Mrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Wes ElliottMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Ms. Edith EntrekinMr. and Mrs. Mark McElreath
Mr. and Mrs. Butch EstesMrs. Ann Norris
Mr. and Mrs. Frank EtheridgeMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mrs. Charles EvertMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Roger FarrarMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Rev. and Mrs. Fred FosterMs. Nancy Powell
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin FosterMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Rev. and Mrs. John Fugh, Jr.Mrs. Mary Alice HumesMr. and Mrs. Charles Jarrell
Mr. and Mrs. Jim GatesMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Sue GraetzMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Mark GrahamMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mr. Patrick Graham and familyMr. and Mrs. Don Beck, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Tom Boers
Grandmama Brown, AuntieMame and Auntie KatMs. Taska Zorn
Mr. and Mrs. Paul GrayMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Dr. and Mrs. Shane GreenMrs. Mary Alice HumesMr. and Mrs. Charles Jarrell
Dr. and Mrs. Crow GudgerMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd HallMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mrs. Myriam HallockMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin HarcourtMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Billy HarperMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Larry HarperMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe HarrellMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Knoxie HeislerMr. and Mrs. Paul HannaMs. Patsy M. HaywoodMr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Mitchell
Ms. LaSaundra Hester and Chloe
Ms. Laura JeffersonMs. Mary HillMr. and Mrs. Kenneth Slay
Mr. and Mrs. Mike HippsMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mrs. Kathleen HohlsteinMs. Betty Krulik
Ms. Nancy HoldbrooksMrs. Janice Cash
Ms. Betty Jo HooksMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Mary HudsonMr. and Mrs. Lanier MerrittMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. William C. HuffMrs. Mary B. Bradley
Mrs. Carol HumesDr. Augustus Dudley
Mr. and Mrs. John W. Humes, Jr.
Mrs. Mary Alice HumesMrs. Mary Alice HumesMr. and Mrs. Tom BoersMr. and Mrs. Tommy Culpepper
Mrs. John DeatonDr. Augustus Dudley
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Mr. and Mrs. John W. HumesMr. and Mrs. Eddie NorrisMrs. Kathy Riley
Mr. Rex L. Hunt, Jr.Mr. Len Hunt
Mr. and Mrs. John IllgesMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Corinne JarrellMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Rev. Kim JenkinsMr. Ben CohenMr. and Mrs. J.W. JenkinsMs. Amy Walton
Mrs. Helen JohnsonMrs. Susan Lawhorne
Mr. Chris JonesMrs. Patricia B. Jones
Mr. Rick JonesMrs. Juanita Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. W. Randall JonesMr. and Mrs. Tommy
CulpepperMrs. Grace Jordan
Mrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Frances KeightleyMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. J.W. KeyMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Buford KingMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Larry KingMr. and Mrs. Tom Boers
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott KirvenMrs. Mary Alice HumesMr. and Mrs. John MorseMrs. Elizabeth Oettinger
Mr. and Mrs. Bob KoonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Dr. A.J. KravtinMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Joan KravtinMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Lucille LambertMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mrs. Susan LawhorneMr. and Mrs. John R. Stephenson
LillyMr. and Mrs. Doug Corley
Ms. Norma LittleMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Mary LockhartMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Morris LoebMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Jane LoflinSt. Luke UMC
Mr. and Mrs. Cal MartinMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Roy MartinMr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. George McCluskey, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Tom BoersMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Rev. Rob McDanielMs. Nancy Holdbrooks
Ms. Barbara McIntireMs. Nancy Powell
Ms. Ellen MeeksMr. John M. Houston
Mrs. Faye MeltonDr. and Mrs. Thomas Lawhorne
Mr. and Mrs. Lanier MerrittMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Ms. Pearl MitchellMs. Teresa SneddonMr. and Mrs. Lamar Weaver
Mr. and Mrs. C.L. MoffittMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Dr. Jamal MohydeddinMrs. Juanita Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Ben MoonMr. and Mrs. John C. Bray, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John MooreMs. Nancy Holdbrooks
Mrs. Margaret Sue MoseleyMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Ann NorrisMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Judge and Mrs. Ron MullinsMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mrs. Bess MumbrauerMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. Heidt NealMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Eddie NorrisMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mrs. Frances OliveRev. Meg Olive
Rev. Meg OliveMs. Audrey Grizzle
Mr. and Mrs. Freeman R. O’NealMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Open Door BoardMs. Nancy HoldbrooksRev. Kim Jenkins
Open Door StaffMs. Nancy HoldbrooksRev. Kim Jenkins
Mr. and Mrs. Dan ParkerMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Passailaigue, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Leroy PaulMrs. Jeanne Robinson
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Ms. Helena PeaseMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Janet PetersMrs. Juanita Thomas
Ms. Linda PhillipsMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Nita PhillipsMs. Nancy Powell
Mrs. Mary PiersonMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Bill PlittMs. Nancy Powell
Rev. and Mrs. Gaston PollockMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. Brandon PonderMrs. Juanita Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Carl PorterMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Nancy PowellMs. Elizabeth RussellMr. and Mrs. Andrew Simmons
Mrs. W.O. PowellMs. Nancy Powell
Col. & Mrs. Ralph PuckettMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Gilbert RamseyMrs. Jeanne RobinsonMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mrs. Jeanne RobinsonMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mrs. Ross RobinsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Amos RogersMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Patsy RoysterMrs. Juanita Thomas
Ms. Suzanne RuffnerMr. and Mrs. Tom Boers
Mrs. Angie RushMs. Doris Songer
St. Paul UMC Ministers & StaffMr. and Mrs. Buford King
Ms. Maxine SchiffmanMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Nan SchuesslerMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. and Mrs. Gordon ScottMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. Bill ScrantomMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mrs. Flo Jean SearsMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Len SextonMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Grant SharpMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Andy SimmonsMs. Nancy Powell
Mrs. Mary SimpsonMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Ms. Rebecca SimmonsMrs. Juanita Thomas
Mr. John SimsMrs. Juanita Thomas
Mr. and Mrs. Sam SingerMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. Sean SlaughterMrs. Juanita Thomas
Dr. and Mrs. Whit SmithMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mrs. Jan SnavelyMrs. Ann Norris
Mr. and Mrs. George StantonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. George StewartMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Jill StewartMrs. Juanita Thomas
Mrs. Cindy StrausMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Phil SwiftMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mrs. Sue TaylorMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mr. and Mrs. John ThayerMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Ms. Elizabeth ThorntonMr. and Mrs. Joe Young
Mr. and Mrs. Lothar TrespMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Brad TurnerMr. and Mrs. Greg Yates
Mr. and Mrs. Hooper TurnerMr. and Mrs. Tommy Culpepper
Mr. and Mrs. John TurnerMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mrs. Janice Van MeterMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Dr. and Mrs. David VarnerMr. and Mrs. Bill Woolfolk
Mr. and Mrs. Roy VickeryMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Ms. Cindy WalkerMrs. Juanita Thomas
Ms. Amy WaltonRev. Kim Jenkins
Mrs. JoAn WatfordMs. Doris Songer
Dr. and Mrs. John D. WatsonMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Ms. Chris WeaverMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Malon WickhamMr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams
Dr. and Mrs. Horace WhiteMs. Nancy Powell
Ms. Judy A. WhitleyMr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Ben WilliamsMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Don WilliamsMr. and Mrs. Tom Boers
Mrs. Sheron WilliamsMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. and Mrs. Joe WindsorMrs. Mary Alice Humes
Mrs. Phillip WiseMrs. Mary W. Hudson
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. WittMr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin WittMr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams
Mrs. Betty WoolbrightMrs. Mary W. HudsonMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Dr. and Mrs. Sidney YarbroughMr. E. Lowry Reid, Jr.
Mrs. Dorothy YoungMrs. Jeanne Robinson
Mr. Frank ZylstraMr. and Mrs. Sam Massey
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Open Door Community House, Inc. is supported by many donors. Each and everygift – regardless of the amount – is very important to us. However, in an effort tobe good stewards of our financial resources, only donations of $500 or greater arelisted in this report. To see the complete list of donors, please visit our website atwww.opendoorcommunityhouse.org or call (706) 323-5518 for a printed list.Thank you for your support of our ministries!
Circles of CareDonations made between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016
Visionary’s Circle – this level of giving is designed to honor today’s community leaders whoshare the vision of Open Door that area children, youth, and adults confronted with issues ofpoverty will come to enjoy stable, safe, and spiritually abundant lives and that these adults asable will be self-supporting and contributing citizens of society. The annual cumulative donation for this circle is $10,000 and over.
Founder’s Circle – this level of giving is designed to honor those who were the early pioneers ofOpen Door Community House, Inc. Addie Greeley, Lizzie Evans, Mrs. George (Weeta Watts) Mathews, Mrs. Ralph (Martha) King, and Mr. Jess Schrimshire are some of the individuals whowere blessed with the vision that is now Open Door Community House, Inc. In addition to these,we also honor those who formally organized Open Door and all who have been a part of ourgrowth and history. The annual cumulative donation for this circle is $5,000 and above.
Leadership Circle – this level of giving is designed to honor those who have served on theBoard of Directors of Open Door Community House, Inc. over the years and those who haveserved as Executive Directors of Open Door Community House, Inc. Each of these individuals hasmade a tremendous impact on the ministry of Open Door. The annual cumulative donation forthis circle is $1,000.00 to $5,000.00.
Benefactor’s Circle – This level of giving is designed to honor those who have benefitted fromthe caring programs offered by Open Door over the years. This level of giving recognizes thecountless people who benefit from the impact of Open Door every day. The annual cumulativedonation for this circle is $500.00 to $1,000.00.
Advocate’s Circle – This level of giving is designed to honor those who have graciously volunteered their time and efforts on a regular basis to assist Open Door in serving those whobenefit from the services and care provided by Open Door. The annual cumulative donation forthis circle is $250.00 to $500.00.
Sponsor’s Circle – This level of giving is designed to honor those who have supported OpenDoor by participating in special events such as the Annual Open Door Classic. The annual cumulative donation for this circle is $100.00 to $250.00.
Friend’s Circle – This level of giving is designed to honor those who support Open Door Community House, Inc. on a regular basis. This level includes those who support our various ministries financially with gifts up to $100, or with in-kind items.
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Visionary’s Circle IndividualsAnonymousMr. and Mrs. Stephen Butler Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dimon Mr. and Mrs. John Martin, II
Religious GroupsSouth Georgia UMWSt. Paul UMC
FoundationsAflac Foundation Beloco Foundation, Inc. Bradley-Turner Foundation
Sub FundElizabeth Fry and Dupont
Kirven Foundation, Inc.The Fifth Generation of the
Bradley-Turner FoundationPierce vs. UULIC Remainder
FundW.I.H. and Lula E. Pitts
FoundationSt. Marys UMC Foundation
Founder’s CircleIndividualsMr. and Mrs. John C. Martin, II Ms. Marie MoshellMr. and Mrs. Alan C. Ramsay, Jr. Ms. Judy W. Thomas
Religious GroupsSt. Luke UMC St. Paul UMW Trinity Episcopal Church
St. Francis Fund Wynnton UMC
Businesses, Groups, Organizatoins & SchoolsTSYS W.C. Bradley Company
Mrs. Kate C. WilsonReligious GroupsFirst Baptist Church, Columbus
Living Grace UMC Pierce Chapel UMC St. Paul UMC, Miller-Wilson Class
Tazewell UMC
Businesses, Groups, Organizations & SchoolsCPJ Custom Homes Chick-fil-A Columbus Bank and Trust Columbus Cottonmouths Creek Stand Partners, LP J. Smith Lanier & Co., Inc. Jordan Electric Company, Inc. Kiwanis Club of Greater Columbus
Pezold Management Synovus Trust Company Synovus Trust Company Family Asset Management
Walmart #4421 Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC
FoundationsW.L. Amos Sr. Foundation, IncGeorgia Power Foundation
FoundationsCLIBOCAGordon Flournoy CharitableLead Annuity TrustRichard R. Hallock Foundation Mr. William C. Woolfolk through The Fort Trustee Fund, CFCV
J.W. & Ethel I Woodruff Foundation
Leadership Circle IndividualsMr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams Mr. and Mrs. Kevin D. Brown Mr. Ed BurdeshawMs. Eleanor B. Calhoun Mr. Paul Calhoun Ms. Kathy Cobb Ms. Nancy Collier Ms. Kittye Crockett Rev. and Mrs. R. Thomas Davies Mrs. John DeatonMs. Joann V. Freeman Mr. Joel GarmonMs. Nancy HoldbrooksMr. and Mrs. Charles Jarrell Mrs. Jeri KinnaMr. and Mrs. Bob Koon Mr. and Mrs. Justin Krieg Ms. Elizabeth D. Martin Mr. John C. Martin, III Mr. J. Daniel Matheson, III Dr. and Mrs. Leland McCluskey Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Melton Mrs. Lauren Mescon Mrs. Clara Middlebrooks Mrs. Louise O’Kelley Mr. and Mrs. Steve Olive Mr. and Mrs. Dan Parker Ms. Nancy Powell Mrs. Kathy Riley Dr. Charles Teague Mr. and Mrs. Brad Turner Mr. W.B. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Fred Van Noy Mr. and Mrs. John Walden Mr. and Mrs. Harrison Wallace Mrs. Carolyn C. Welch Ms. Susan Wiggins
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The Jackson-Burgin Foundation, Inc.
McArthur Family Foundation Claud A. Sears Family Fund The Yancey Family
Foundation
Benefactor’s Circle IndividualsDr. and Mrs. Gerald Adams Ms. Lauren Amos Mr. and Mrs. Greg Auten Mr. and Mrs. Don Beck Mr. and Mrs. Richard Childs Mr. and Mrs. Doug Corley Rev. and Mrs. Ronnie
Culpepper Mr. Clemon DeRamus Mrs. Jerry Ehrgood Mr. Spencer Garrard and
Rev. Cindy Garrard
Mr. and Mrs. Darrel Gilkey Mrs. Dianne Gillis Mr. Jeff Hampton Mr. and Mrs. Kerry Hand Mr. and Mrs. Seth Harp Mr. and Mrs. J. Wren Harris Mrs. Mary W. Hudson Mrs. Mary Alice Humes Mr. and Mrs. John V. Illges, IV Mrs. Helen Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Kirven Mrs. Susan Lawhorne Dr. and Mrs. Darcy Leerssen Mr. Jerry B. Newman Ms. Susan Norwood Dr. and Mrs. Edwin Page Ms. Ann Parham Mr. and Mrs. Pete Pease Mr. Phillip Psalmond Mr. and Mrs. Chandler RileyMr. and Mrs. James Tommey Mr. and Mrs. John T. Turner Mr. and Mrs. Austin Unrath Ms. Amy Walton Mrs. Ann S. White Rev. and Mrs. Roy White Rev. and Mrs. Ellis Williams Ms. Pauline Williams
Religious GroupsEpworth UMC, Columbus First Baptist Church, Bob Chick S.S. Class
First Presbyterian Church Reidsville UMC St. Mary’s Rd UMC Adult Mission S.S. Class
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United Methodist Women Wynnton UMC, Joyful Noise S.S. Class
Businesses, Groups, Organizations & SchoolsA-com Integrated Solutions, Inc. Alabama Power Alexander Systems Allegra Print and Imaging Automated Business Machines Columbus Board of Realtors Delta Data Software Edgar Hughston Builder, Inc. Kennon, Parker, Duncan & Davis Mercedes-Benz of Columbus Muscogee Retired Educators Association
Omega Golfers Page, Scrantom, Sprouse, Tucker & Ford
Rivertown Pediatrics Southern States Bank Subway
FoundationsBobby Dodd Coach of the Year Award Foundation
McClure Family Foundation
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AnnualReportE X C I T I N G N E W I N I T I AT I V E AT O P E N D O O R
In January 2016, BrookstoneSchool senior Koyal Ansingkarchose to teach violin to the children of the Mathews PromiseAcademy as her senior project. She arranged a fundraiser andpurchased ten new violins! Twelve children eagerly sat withher each week to learn notes and to read music, and to learnbasic violin skills. Koyal named the group, Youth in Unison .
The Youth in Unison project wasgiven a small grant through theUnited Way Youth Council to purchase additional violins, bows, strings and music stands.
Research by the Auditory Neuroscience Laboratory of Northwestern University concluded that music training may“remodel” the brains of low-income children in ways that offset the negative impacts of poverty and significantly improve their ability to listen, focus, and read – and to learn. This is why we atOpen Door are so excited about this program! Our Mathews Promise Academy focuses on reading development and academic success. The music programgreatly enhances students’ capacity for academic success – and then one day tolive free of poverty as adults.
We are excited about a new partnership with Everything Musical, who will be providing dozens of stringed and brass instruments, as well as woodwinds, to help our children learn to play other instruments, too. Five local music teachers or former music teachers have agreed to help us build the music program into ensembles and potentially a children’s orchestra.
Keep your eyes open for the Youth in Unison Ensembles coming soon!
Thank you, Koyal, for sharing your dream with us.
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