[Open Doors’ Executive Director Michele] Conderino said the shelter’s kitchen offers three meals each day while their pantry is open five days a week. She said they’re preparing in case more families come to the pantry if they lose their SNAP assistance. Conderino also said they’ve noticed a trend both locally and across the country …
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I take great pride in Norwalk, not only as Mayor, but as someone who was born and raised here. Over the years, I have seen progress and growth in our city firsthand. Jobs, economic development, tourism, and a top-tier public school system. Norwalk has much to offer and is a place to live, work, and …
Open Doors an integral Norwalk partner: Mayor Harry Rilling Read More »
There are a lot of good things happening in Norwalk, and a lot of great people and organizations are working hard to ensure the progress continues. Open Doors Shelter is one of those. At Open Doors, our mission is to tackle the complexities of homelessness and those in the community who are trying to get …
For anyone who runs or wants to support Open Doors in this year’s SoNo Half Marathon & 5K, please go to https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/run-for-open-doors-2019 and join us! Contact Erin at events@opendoorshelter.org or 203-866-1057 to learn how to receive a free race entry by raising funds for Open Doors. The SoNo Half is a half marathon, 5K, and …
This fall, run for a reason at the SoNo Half/5K! Read More »
Please join us for the ribbon cutting of Open Doors’ new Children’s Resource Center and end-of-year After School Buddies volunteer awards! Thursday, May 16, 6:00pm Open Doors Children’s Resource Center 143 South Main Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 RSVP to Erin at events@opendoorshelter.org or 203-866-1057
Please join the Norwalk YMCA and Open Doors for the Y’s Healthy Kids Community Celebration FREE AND OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY Saturday, May 18, 2019 • 12:00-2:30pm Open Doors Smilow Life Center 55 Chestnut Street, Norwalk, CT 06854 * Fun fitness demos * Free giveaways * Arts and crafts * Health screenings * DJ Billy …
Open Doors, which includes The Open Doors Shelter, Smilow Life Center, and other supporting properties, has hired a seasoned area expert in the work of homelessness to take the helm of the organization. Michele Conderino, who is currently the Regional Director of Catholic Charities of Fairfield County, will assume the role mid-June. Following a five …
The Open Doors Community Welcomes New Executive Director, Michele Conderino Read More »
This year’s annual Open Doors Gala and Auction will take place on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at Woodway Country Club. The signature event helps Open Doors provide shelter, support, and a plan for success to people who are dealing with poverty and homelessness. Join us for this year’s Gala or learn more at https://501auctions.com/opendoorshelter, and …
“We are… a safe haven for those that have no other place to go, to stay warm to have shelter and to have food. One of the real principles that we go by is we will make sure anybody coming to us has their basic needs met.” More at https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Norwalk-homeless-find-safe-haven-from-13578457.php
What makes the Turkey Trot unique among charitable running events is that it’s run by kids with their families supporting them, Robin Lord said. Those kids are both from public high schools—for example, this year Brielle Connelly is co-chairing with Weston High School senior David Tamburri—and private schools, including St. Luke’s, Greenwich Academy, Brunswick and …
