Giving and Getting Involved

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Mandy Mouse Lives at Lydia House is a 30-page book written by Tara Rye and full of colorful, captivating illustrations by Molinda Sunde Parker.

Mandy is a sweet little mouse that lives with her single mother. Through financial hardship, they find themselves living in their car in the cold of winter. One day servant-leaders from a shelter close by are handing out blankets to the homeless in the park. Through Mandy's persistence, her mother goes to get a blanket only to discover the shelter has a place for them to stay and a hot meal.

Through this family's heart-warming and powerful story, children are exposed to the reality of homelessness from the perspective of a character their own age. After all, The average age of a homeless person in the United States is 9 years old. Children also learn of the hope that a shelter like the Lydia House provides. Although the story is fictional, both parents and children are encouraged to seek out a real-live homeless shelter in their communities where they can donate toys, food, and clothing.

For only $14.95 you can give a gift that will feed and shelter someone in need! 
_{100% of all royalties for Mandy Mouse will go to Open Door Mission.}

Recycling for Charities

We have partnered with Recycling for Charities to recycle electronics that include cellular phones, PDA's, Palm Pilots, digital cameras or iPods. Please bring your donations to our receving area at 2828 N. 23rd St East, 68110.

Have your coffee and help someone, too!

Coffee lovers now have even more reason to savor every sip. Because when you purchase Mission Bean Coffee, you not only get to enjoy the rich flavor of some of the world's finest coffee, you'll be breaking the cycle of homelessness and poverty with Open Door Mission.

Mission Bean Coffee can be purchased at
Open Door Mission’s Administration Building
or the following Hy-Vee stores:

♦ 10808 Fort St - Omaha, NE
♦ 3405 Oak View Dr - Omaha, NE
♦ 3410 N. 156th St - Omaha, NE