Harrisonburg

The mission of Open Doors is to provide safe shelter for the unhoused, as well as compassionate support and access to services for all in the Harrisonburg-Rockingham community.

Our work and our values are rooted in dignity, integrity, compassion, advocacy and kindness.

In 2007, thermal shelter services began operating under the name HARTS (Harrisonburg and Rockingham Thermal Shelter). We began utilizing a mobile model for services. In 2013, HARTS became Open Doors.

Last year alone, Open Doors provided emergency shelter for 237 individuals.

Each night that we provide safe and supportive shelter, we also provide a hot meal, showers and basic care items such as toiletries, hats, gloves, and undergarments to name a few. Without Open Doors, many individuals would not have anywhere to stay, access to a hot meal or basic care items.

This year, when you walk with us- proceeds will support our new shelter known as the https://www.valleyopendoors.org/navcenter!

The Navigation Center is our new year round shelter and drop in center that consists of an expansion in the number of homeless we serve (40 to 80), a new commercial kitchen program and resource coordination expansion. With this exciting expansion, it allows Open Doors the opportunity to serve safe and inclusive shelter, AND to extend critical services to the greater Harrisonburg and Rockingham Community whether housed or unhoused.

Come on out for a fun night and make a difference at the same time!