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Opening Doors Maria House DESCRIPTION CONTACT NAME Jessica Bleile EMAIL jbleile@openingdoorsdbq.org PHONE 563-582-7480 The Maria House is run the nonprofit organization Opening Doors, which helps homeless women, alone or with children, rebuild their lives. The Maria House provides transitional housing where residents can stay for as long as two years. Maria House has a capacity of 24 women and children. Opening Doors provides goal setting and life skills training that will enable the women they serve to take care of themselves and achieve their full potential. Opening Doors also operates the Teresa Shelter, which offers both transitional housing and short-term emergency shelter services. Teresa Shelter has 30 beds available. OFFICE ADDRESS 1561 Jackson Street Dubuque, IA 52001 TYPE OF WORK Community Based, Housing Assistance/Shelter COUNTIES Dubuque HOW TO HELP Opening Doors is always seeking volunteers to help in a variety of capacities. Volunteers can help with shelter programs and maintenance, by hosting fundraisers, or by supporting events such as "Attitude of Gratitude" and the "Opening Doors Dash". Those with an interest in volunteering at the shelters are encouraged to contact them at volunteer@openingdoorsdbq.org. Those with an interest in hosting fundraisers are encouraged to contact Ann Lorenz at 563-582-7480, or email alorenz@openingdoorsdbq.org for more information. Tax deductible financial and in-kind donations are also greatly appreciated. Their online Wish List has information about most needed items. Page | 439