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.
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