​       About   Open   Hearts   place

  Our Mission


The Mission of Open Hearts Place is to provide homes and purposeful opportunities for families to increase life skills, gain stability, and become more self-sufficient.

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OHP's focus is to facilitate a stable environment where families can transform their lives permanently. In order to meet our goals we will:

o  Provide intermediate housing for families until they are ready to move into the next best step- homeownership.
o  Empower families to overcome current barriers that inhibit financial, emotional, and social stability
o  Provide individual and family development through coaching, financial education, career counseling, and improved wellness as part of their structured action plan(s)
o  Encourage a nurturing support system through the development of informal supportive relationships
o  Serve as a bridge to applicable community resources (wellness, career, etc.)
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design

​​OHP's programs will help create solid foundations that support responsible futures for families in our program. To start, we will provide low-income working families a safe home as they take steps toward self-sufficiency with an eye toward home ownership. Our unique approach, driven by accountability, will help families achieve financial independence and attain permanent housing goals. Though not all-inclusive, this approach may include access to counseling services, vocational education and training, parenting classes, financial education, community building activities and events, and referrals to community health resources. The result is transformed lives and stronger communities.
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Values

COMMITMENT We are dedicated to having a long-term positive impact on the lives of hardworking people in our community.

COMPASSION We strive to treat all people with kindness and respect, and we seek to understand and value the diverse knowledge, perspectives and experiences of others.

EQUITY AND INCLUSION We are committed to educating ourselves on the diverse cultural, ethnic, racial and social experiences of our families and respond according to their unique or shared needs.

INNOVATION We are continuously learning and actively adapting our approach based on new knowledge, perspectives and experiences.

TRANSPARENCY We are dedicated to operating with the highest level of integrity. 

COLLABORATION We collaborate and build community through partnerships founded on integrity and trust. Our work is centered around our program participants, and we invite them into our decision-making processes. 

nature

OHP is a non-profit organization set forth under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code as a charitable organization and incorporated under the laws of the State of North Carolina. ALL monies received go toward the creation of homes, the execution of OHP's mission, the achievement of its goals, and the betterment of its families. Tax ID #: 84-4729940
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Board of Directors

Sheree Byrd, Faith Parker Properties
Ryan Cary, Samaritan's Purse (Treasurer)
Cassandra Earley, Blue Ridge Community Action (Participant Member)
Saudia Johnson, Blue Ridge Community Action (Participant Member)
Pastor Jacob Lancaster, St. Matthews United Methodist Church (Ex-Officio)
Lily Laramie, Western Piedmont Community College Small Business Center 
Ann Moncrief, Retired (Secretary)
Madelyn Russ, Executive Director, Open Hearts Place (Chair) 
Tom Russ, Retired
Caroline Tillery, JE Ekornes (Participant Member)
Jayden Tolbert, North Carolina School of Science and Math (Youth Member)
Mary Wright, Retired (Program Committee Chair)