Our Model & Programs
Programs designed to support stability, independence, and lasting change.
At Open Doors, we know homelessness is complex, and no one answer solves it. In Fairfield County, where high costs strain families, even a small crisis can mean losing a home. That’s why we use a three-part approach: prevention, homeless services, and housing stability.
Homeless Prevention
At Open Doors, we know homelessness is complex, and no one answer solves it. In Fairfield County, where high costs strain families, even a small crisis can mean losing a home. That’s why we use a three-part approach: prevention, homeless services, and housing stability.
Prevention helps families before they lose housing by offering meals, clothing, classes, and programs to reduce debt and grow income.
Economic Opportunity Hub
Helping families build brighter futures with job access, debt reduction, credit growth, and financial stability tools.
Community Closet
Free, dignified shopping for clothing, shoes, and essentials—ensuring every household can meet basic needs.
Kitchen
Daily hot meals served with dignity, providing nourishment and hope to those facing hunger in our community.
Grocery Pantry
Fresh and shelf-stable groceries available five days a week, plus seasonal holiday meals for families in need.
Homeless Services
For people already homeless, we provide shelter, outreach, and classes that build skills and confidence. Children get tutoring and enrichment at our Children’s Resource Center.
Emergency Shelter
Safe shelter for adults and families with personalized plans to quickly move from crisis to a stable home.
Street Outreach
Meeting people where they are to connect them with shelter or direct paths to housing and long-term stability.
Children’s Resource Center
After-school and summer programs for kids in shelter, offering support, stability, and joyful childhood experiences.
The Social
A community hub for those unhoused, building skills, confidence, and connection to prepare for stable housing.
Housing Stability
Finally, we own and manage affordable apartments and give ongoing support so families can stay housed for good. By combining services and partnerships, we help people meet urgent needs and build stable futures.
Housing Case Management
Personalized support to help residents stay housed, access services, and build a strong foundation for the future.
Affordable Housing
Safe, affordable and deeply affordable homes to close the housing gap and help individuals and families thrive.