Open Door Mission, Inc Email Format
Non-profit OrganizationsNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Open Door Mission, Inc. is a Rochester, New York-based nonprofit organization established in 1952 that operates as a Christian rescue mission focused on meeting the immediate and ongoing needs of impoverished and homeless individuals and families. The organization provides emergency housing through the Samaritan House Crisis Center, offering overnight shelter and access to showers, along with nightly community meals and chapel services, and it supports pathways to permanent housing on a case-by-case basis. It also manages the Gates Women & Children Residential Home, reflecting its commitment to serving women and children facing homelessness, particularly within the local school community. In addition, Open Door Mission runs an addiction recovery program that combines residency with spiritual guidance, assessing applicants through a structured, case-by-case review process. The mission positions itself within the nonprofit sector by addressing both shelter and recovery services for vulnerable populations in the Rochester area, with activities that include partnerships and community engagement supported by its local presence and charitable initiatives.