tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36578240724709423982012-02-15T11:59:14.571-04:00Helping and empowering PEI's marginalized women move forwardOpen Door Ministriesnoreply@blogger.comBlogger101100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3657824072470942398.post-22922620367394042842012-02-15T15:48:00.001-04:002012-02-15T11:57:49.031-04:00

Thanks to all who sponsored the Coins for Christmas Campaign enabling us to bring gift bags, treats and pop to the women at the Provincal Correctional Centre on Christmas Eve evening. Thanks to Colleen Myer our "on call" minstrel who has lead our carolling for the past 7 years.Back L to R: PCC staff Front L to R: Cheryl Millman(ODM), Colleen Myer,(ODM) Wendy Hawbolt(ODM)A Word of Appreciation

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Thank you to all our Sponsors UPEI School of BusinessCity of CharlottetownCalvin and Leonard MolColdwell Banker – Parker RealityRed Isle ProduceGideons International in CanadaCharlottetown CampProude’s ShoesIsland Lime and AgromartHJV EquipmentThe Insurance Company of Prince Edward IslandVanco FarmsOwl's HollowBDO Chartered Accountants

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We pray and/or accept responsibility for women:- who sell their bodies for their next fix or for a roof over their heads- who have never known real love- who give all they have to their dealer,- who carry worn out pictures of their children in their pockets- who were raped as children- who never seem to get a second chance- who miss home cooked meals,- who weren’t spoiled by anyone- who remain

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TELUS Give Where We Live philosophy has aided the Open Door Ministries “How to Avoid Dating a Jerk” program with a donation of $7,061. The TELUS Atlantic Community Board, led by General Rick Hillier guides the company’s support for many and diverse charitable organizations in our local community.Open Door Ministries is ever so grateful to the TELUS Atlantic Community Board for recognizing our

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Most of the women we reach have not had good role models for relationships nor have they had great experiences in relationships. As a result they confess that they continue to rebound to the same unhealthy partners again and again.Many have stayed in relationships even when they and their children were in danger. When you have no standard to judge by and you have low self esteem it is difficult

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Open Door Ministries has been a tremendous support for the John Howard Society; Cheryl, Cindy, Ann & Wendy have always been willing to assist the John Howard Society in preparing individuals for their release into the community. For individuals re-entering it's nice to see a smiling and welcoming person when times are difficult and anxiety levels are high.Clients have commented on how ODM

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Have you ever asked a child, ”What do you want to be when you grow up?” only to have little Johnny or Susie reply, “I want to be poor “ or “I want to be an addict and go to jail” or “I want to be a single mom and live on welfare ”. As absurd as that may sound, it appears that many Canadian's may believe something similar of the poor in Canada.The Guardian (Charlottetown) reported on May 14, 2011

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She wanted to reach women in addiction because she had been there so she started the Safe Haven program. Her heart was to “go to them” and as a result of a vision God gave her, she opened the Thrift Store in February 2007 and managed it until February 2010. It was to be a retail experience but the bottom line was - it was to be a means by which we could reach people with the Good News. Sometimes

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Open Door Ministries has its roots in coffee! In 1992 the Sherwood Church of the Nazarene began a downtown Friday night outreach known as "The CoffeeHouse". The first meeting place was the 'CNR Pensioners’ building on King Street. As the event grew more space was needed and The CoffeeHouse was moved to the meeting room of the Notre Dame Convent. In 1998 Open Door Ministries was formed to meet the

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