501(c)(3) Nonprofit · Established 2011
Open Hand walks alongside families moving from crisis to stability. Transitional housing, food security, and dignity restoration — one neighbor at a time, through the slow patient work of relationship.
"Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves."
— Proverbs 31:8 · Est. 2011
Our anchor
When you do it for the least of these, you do it for me.
— Matthew 25:40
Our Mission
Open Hand began in 2011 with a single rented duplex and a phone line that wouldn't stop ringing. Fourteen years later, we operate twelve transitional homes, a community pantry serving 200 families weekly, and a workforce program that has placed 412 neighbors into permanent jobs.
Our model is relational, not transactional. Every family in our housing program is paired with a case worker who walks with them for a minimum of eighteen months. We don't measure success by how quickly someone leaves the program. We measure by whether they're still housed three years later.
The answer is usually yes.
What we do
Each program addresses a different point on the journey from crisis to stability. Most families touch all three.
Program 01
Twelve fully-furnished homes available for families exiting shelters or fleeing unsafe situations. Stays average 14-22 months. Every family is paired with a dedicated case worker.
62 familiesserved in current cohort
Program 02
Open three days a week, dignity-first model — neighbors shop with carts, choose what their family will eat. Partnered with twelve local farms for fresh produce year-round.
200+ familiesserved weekly
Program 03
Twelve-week training in the trades, hospitality, and administrative skills. Includes interview prep, transportation support, and 90-day follow-up. Job placement rate: 81%.
412 placementssince 2018
Give
Choose a one-time gift below, or set up monthly support. Open Hand is a 501(c)(3) — every gift is tax-deductible.
$25
One week of food security for a family of four through the community pantry.
$75
Funds the case worker time required for one family check-in visit.
$200
One night of transitional housing for a family — utilities, food, case management included.
$1,200
Sponsor one neighbor through the twelve-week workforce training program.
or set up monthly support · most-impact option
In the work
A few moments from this year of housing placements, pantry days, workforce graduations, and home setups. Real families. Real volunteers. Real work.
Or come walk with us.
218 active volunteers across pantry hours, mentorship pairs, home setup days, and admin support. Most volunteers stay for years.
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