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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”)


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.


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Demographic Information:

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.



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.


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.


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.


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

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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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Donations made between July 1, 2015 and June 30, 2016

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

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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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