Open Doors

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4 Merritt StreetNorwalk, CT 06854 United States

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http://www.opendoorsct.org

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Run for a reason - raise funds for Open Doors!

Oct 5 - Oct 5 | 08:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Norwalk, CT 06855

For anyone who runs or wants to support Open Doors in this year's Garavel SoNo Half Marathon / 5K, please go to https://runsignup.com/Race/123423/Charity/20449 and join us! The SoNo Half is a half marathon, 5K, and kids' fun run on a certified course with music, swag, and a great after party! The 2023 SoNo Half will be Sunday, October 5, starting and ending at Veteran's Park. Questions? Contact Erin at emcdonough@opendoorsct.org or 203-866-1057.

Date Posted: May 16, 2025
Meal Volunteers

Flexible Schedule | Norwalk, CT 06854

Help our meal program team serve meals to shelter guests and to the community! This opportunity is available 7 days a week. Breakfast: 5:45am-8:15am Dinner: 2:15pm-4:45pm Sign up directly and learn about all of our volunteer opportunities at https://opendoorsct.galaxydigital.com.

Date Posted: May 16, 2025
After School Buddies - volunteers needed!

Flexible Schedule | Norwalk, CT 06854

Help make a difference in the lives of kids dealing with homelessness and poverty! Open Doors' After School Buddies program is looking for adult and high school volunteers to provide homework help and enrichment activities during the 2024/2025 academic year. We ask that volunteers commit to at least two afternoons a month (Tuesdays and Thursdays) through each half of the school year. Over the summer, we hold regular Summer Fun days to have an afternoon of activities and let the families get to know the After-School Buddies volunteers for the upcoming school year. Sign up directly and learn about all of our volunteer opportunities at https://opendoorsct.galaxydigital.com. Requirements To become a volunteer in the After School Buddies program, volunteers must complete an application and necessary background checks. Volunteers will work with Open Doors staff and current After School Buddies volunteers.

Date Posted: May 16, 2025
Community closet dropoff day volunteers

Flexible Schedule | Norwalk, CT 06854

Do you love helping people and have some free time to give during the day? The Open Doors community closet provides free clothing, shoes, and other necessities to people in need. Our donation dropoff days are on the last Tuesday of each month from 1pm to 3pm and we could use your help! Sign up directly and learn about all of our volunteer opportunities at https://opendoorsct.galaxydigital.com. As a volunteer, you'll help bring in and organize clothing and other necessities that donors drop off.

Date Posted: Jul 15, 2025
Pantry volunteers

Flexible Schedule | Norwalk, CT 06854

If you want to help people in need and have some time to give during the week, it would make such a difference to people who come to our pantry for help! Sign up directly and learn about all of our volunteer opportunities at https://opendoorsct.galaxydigital.com. Pantry volunteers work with our kitchen supervisor to help end hunger in our community. As a volunteer, you'll help people find the items they need for themselves and their families as part of our grocery pantry program. You'll also help restock shelves and organize the pantry There's a particular need for volunteers who speak Spanish or Haitian Creole, from basic skills to fluent speakers. We're looking for volunteers on weekdays (Monday through Friday), 9:15am to 11:45am. Gracias! Mèsi!

Date Posted: May 16, 2025

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Mission Statement

Open Doors strives to make a direct impact in the Greater Norwalk area by guiding every person in the cycle of homelessness towards housing stability.

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Open Doors is a housing and homeless service organization that provides resources for individuals and families on the path to housing stability.

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by Sara W. (October 18, 2020)

It was easy to help out and figure out what to do.

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