It was sunny, but it was also HOT! Neighbors and clients came out in full force for The National Night Party at The Open Door. Over 160 people participated in bouncing in the inflatables, face painting, bags games, and a delicious picnic dinner. Thank you to the Eagan Police and Fire departments for visiting our […]
2016 OctoberZest! Sunday, Oct 2
‘Stock the Shelves’ food drive and tour The Mobile Pantry Delicious tastings from local restaurants Craft beer sampling & cash bar Fantastic entertainment, raffle, and trivia fun Entertainment by local favorite Mark Mraz Mark is a versatile singer-pianist specializing in popular music of the past 50 years. His repertoire includes hits from such artists as […]
Garden Plots still available!
Be a part of the Garden To Table community! Free garden plots are still available for The Open Door clients and their families, and a few for non-client gardeners We have gardens in Eagan, Burnsville, Rosemount, and Inver Grove Heights. Plots, seeds, plants, compost, and water are all included along with monthly gatherings and educational […]
Keep on truckin’!
Transport America likes giving back to the local community and held one one of their biggest fundraisers of the year, benefitting The Open Door! The Positive Projects Committee organized communications to the corporate team throughout March. They ran a month long food and fund drive that included Casual Day sticker sales on Tuesdays (1 sticker= […]
The search is over! Welcome our new Executive Director
After an extensive search, The Open Door’s Board of Directors and staff are pleased to welcome Jason Viana as the organization’s new Executive Director, filling the position vacated by Lisa Horn in October. A 10-year veteran in the nonprofit sector, Jason holds a Masters Degree in Nonprofit Management from Hamline University. Jason comes to The Open Door […]