Open Door Youth Services

Help Us Open the Next Door

Our Goal: Raise $5,000 to help us towards a $500,000 match for a new youth shelter!

Why We’re Asking for Your Help:

At Open Door Youth Services, we believe every child deserves a safe, supportive place to stay. For over 40 years, we've provided that space, offering shelter, guidance, and care to vulnerable youth across Indiana.

Now, we’re working to open the door to something even better.

We’ve launched a capital campaign to help us create a new facility, one that reflects the dignity and potential of the youth we serve. A space that is safer, more sustainable, and better equipped to meet their needs today and for decades to come. Thanks to a generous matching opportunity, every dollar you give will be doubled, bringing us closer to making this vision a reality. Your support helps us lay the foundation for a stronger, more hopeful future for the youth who depend on us.

Meet Jayden:

When 14-year-old Jayden* arrived at Open Door, he hadn’t had a safe place to sleep in days. His voice was quiet. His hoodie stayed up. He didn’t make eye contact. At first, he barely said a word.

But over time, thanks to the consistency of staff, the warmth of a meal, and a space where he didn’t have to look over his shoulder, Jayden began to open up. He started working with our full-time therapist. He played basketball with other youth. He even helped cook dinner one night, cracking jokes while stirring spaghetti sauce.

Jayden left Open Door with a plan, a support system, and a sense of belonging.

Your gift ensures we can keep creating spaces like this—where kids don’t just survive, but begin to heal.

(*Name changed for privacy.)

We’re in This Together:

Whether you've known about Open Door for years or you're just learning about our work, you are part of this story. With your support, we can build the next chapter of Open Door and continue being the safe space youth need.

Help us reach our $5,000 goal and open the door to a brighter future.

Today, Open Door Youth Services operates under the auspices of the Floyd County Circuit Court while being fully self-supporting. We are grateful for the continued support from our community and partners as we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young people facing challenges.