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Introduction
History of United Methodist Open Door, Inc.
United Methodist Open Door began in 1967 as United Methodist Urban Ministry of Wichita, Inc. by a group of Methodist clergy and laity who felt that the church should be more responsive to the advocacy needs of our society. In 1981, as the country entered a severe economic crisis and deep cuts were made in many social programs, United Methodist Ministry became more involved in direct service to the members of the community. In 2007, the agency changed its name to United Methodist Open Door to better reflect its purpose and mission.Mission Statement
Provide for basic human needsPromote positive life changes
Restore hope and protect dignity
Vision Statement
To share God's love with people in need.
Community Services
Community Food Ministry
1611 North Mosley • 267-4201Monday-Friday
9:00 -11:45 a.m.& 1:00-3:45 p.m.
A community–wide food box program providing emergency food assistance for individuals and families in need once per month. This program provides a box of food, which may include canned fruits and vegetables, meat, peanut butter, eggs, cereal, macaroni and cheese, soup, and bread, when available. Families qualify at 130% of the Federal poverty level, which for a family of four is $2097 per month gross. Spanish translation is available along with referrals to Open Door programs (Drop-In Center for the homeless, Klothes Kloset, Transitional Housing Program, Vision Quest) and information regarding other help agencies within the community.
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
1545 North Mosley • 267-0511Call for days and hours of operation
A monthly food box program for income eligible postpartum women for one year, pregnant women, and children from birth to the month they turn six years old who do not receive WIC, and elders age 60+. This program food is provided by USDA through the State of Kansas and includes canned juice, fruit, vegetables, milk & meat, peanut butter or dry beans, cereal, macaroni or rice, and 2# of cheese for each family member who qualifies by age and income. It is available in Sedgwick and the nine surrounding counties. Women and children are qualified at 185% of Federal poverty level ($2,984 gross monthly income for a family of four); elders qualify at 130% of the Federal poverty level ($1,390 gross monthly income for two in the household).
Klothes Kloset
228 Ellis • 265-1670Monday-Wednesday-Friday
9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
This free clothing program is open three days a week. Families may be served once each month. The clothing, from infants to adults, is provided at no cost to any client in need.
Clean, gently used clothing donations are accepted Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 9:00 - noon.
Homeless Services
Drop-In Center
353 North Market • 269-4250Monday-Friday
7 a.m.- 5 p.m.
The Drop-in-Center provides food and shelter to the homeless. The Drop-In Center provides case management, a daily meal, access to showers, laundry facilities, a telephone with message board and mail service. The noon meal is provided by individuals, groups, churches and organizations.
Transitional Housing
228 Ellis • 269-0991Case management and a home are provided for up to two years for homeless individuals and families who have been referred by shelters. We have 7 homes and 9 apartments and a partner agency provides 4 homes for domestic violence victims with case management to learn life skills, job skills, etc.
VisionQuest
228 Ellis • 269-0905A home-based outreach program designed to prevent homelessness and help families break out of the cycle of poverty. Full-time employment and self-sufficiency are the main goals. Case management is provided to teach budgeting, life skills, job readiness training.
Special Events
Faces of Hope Project
A Bi-annual organizational fundraiser where area artists and celebrities unite to create works of art to change lives. Proceeds have traditionally supported the programs of the Homeless Services Divison of Open Door.2008 Artists Call for Entries is now available for download. The entry form is in two parts so be sure to download both. The deadline for entry is March 1, 2008.
Call for Entries - Part 1
Call for Entries - Part 2
Turkey Drive
The 17th Annual Turkey Drive hosted by B98-FM / Clear Channel Radio on behalf of Open Door was a great success this past November 2007. The day of the drive we collected 2,314 turkeys, hundreds of pounds of other foods, and over $23,000 in cash donations.How to Help
Gifts to our Annual Fund for daily operational services and to our Endowment Fund for long-term financial support are always welcome. We accept donations made by Visa or MasterCard.
Donations of appreciated assets, cash, in-kind materials and services are some of the ways you can help. To discuss these or other forms of support, please speak with our Director of Development at 265-9371. All conversations are held in strict confidence.
PO Box 2756
Wichita, Kansas 67201-2756
Our Coordinator of Volunteers can find just the right niche for volunteering, whether it be sorting or sacking groceries or answering the telephone in the Community Food Ministry, packing commodity boxes in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, sorting clothing and helping people shop in the Klothes Kloset, preparing meals for the homeless at the Drop-In Center, or working on one of the several Transitional Housing homes.
Opportunities abound for individuals, families, groups, students needing community hours for school, Eagle Scout projects. Volunteers are scheduled on a one-time basis, monthly, weekly, daily, or whatever best fits in with their life.
Call our Coordinator of Volunteers at 267-4201 to set up your time now.
Donations of appreciated assets, cash, in-kind materials and services are some of the ways you can help. To discuss these or other forms of support, please speak with our Director of Development at 265-9371. All conversations are held in strict confidence.
Send gifts to:
United Methodist Open DoorPO Box 2756
Wichita, Kansas 67201-2756
Our Coordinator of Volunteers can find just the right niche for volunteering, whether it be sorting or sacking groceries or answering the telephone in the Community Food Ministry, packing commodity boxes in the Commodity Supplemental Food Program, sorting clothing and helping people shop in the Klothes Kloset, preparing meals for the homeless at the Drop-In Center, or working on one of the several Transitional Housing homes.
Opportunities abound for individuals, families, groups, students needing community hours for school, Eagle Scout projects. Volunteers are scheduled on a one-time basis, monthly, weekly, daily, or whatever best fits in with their life.
Call our Coordinator of Volunteers at 267-4201 to set up your time now.
Community Resources
Staff & Contacts
Mailing address:
United Methodist Open DoorPO Box 2756
Wichita, Kansas 67201-2756
Executive Director, Deann Smith
To reach the Administrative Offices, call 316-265-9371
To reach the Coordinator of Volunteers, call 316-267-4201
To reach our Development Director, call 316-265-9371
Our email address is administration@umopendoor.org
We are available to speak with you about the organization. To schedule a speaker, please contact Pam Broddle at 316-265-9371.