Midland's Open Door

What Midland's Open Door does

Midland's Open Door is a registered 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit headquartered in Midland, Michigan that delivers emergency humanitarian services to the homeless, hungry, and hurting of Midland County. Founded in 1973 as a street outreach and coffeehouse ministry, the organization has grown over 50+ years into a multi-program operation providing men's and women's/children's crisis shelter, a community soup kitchen operating Monday through Saturday, a clothing assistance program, a bike donation program, biblical counseling, case management, and a two-year Family Support Program for single mothers. All services are delivered free of charge to recipients.

The organization operates three owned facilities: a main campus at 412 W. Buttles Street housing the men's shelter, soup kitchen, clothing ministry, and administrative offices; an administrative building at 409 W. Indian Street; and a Women and Children's Center at 1610 W. Carpenter Street purchased in 2023. There is no proprietary technology platform; operations run on standard nonprofit tooling including the Bloomerang online giving platform for donations, Qgiv for event ticketing, and conventional donor and volunteer management processes. ECFA accreditation and 501(c)(3) registration provide governance and financial accountability infrastructure.

The business model is donor-funded rather than revenue-generating. Funding streams include individual one-time and recurring donations processed via Bloomerang, in-kind contributions (food, clothing, hygiene items, bikes, stock donations facilitated through Stifel), corporate and table sponsorships at the annual "Dine on the Door" fundraiser held each November at The H Hotel, and volunteer labor drawn from local church networks. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on church partnerships, word-of-mouth, social media (Facebook, Instagram), email newsletters, and the website to cultivate donors, recruit volunteers, and reach beneficiaries. Geographic scope is explicitly limited to Midland County, Michigan, and the organization participates in broader industry networks including Citygate Network and True Charity Network.

Name

Midland's Open Door

Legal name

Midland's Open Door

Website

https://midlandopendoor.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1973

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Midland's Open Door is a 50+ year-old 501(c)(3) faith-based nonprofit in Midland, Michigan that provides free emergency shelter, meals, clothing, case management, and family support services to homeless, hungry, and hurting residents of Midland County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Homeless and Social Services

NAICS

Temporary Shelters (624221), Community Food Services (62421), Emergency and Other Relief Services (624230)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPAGAAAC

Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI)

Business & Public Services/Nonprofit, NGO & Social Services/Humanitarian Aid & Disaster Relief

Keywords

• Homeless shelter services
• Community soup kitchen
• Emergency food assistance
• Faith-based nonprofit ministry
• Case management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Midland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: One-time and recurring donations from individual donors, both online through the Bloomerang giving platform and by mail. Donors can give once or set up monthly recurring gifts.
2. In-Kind Donations: Accepts in-kind contributions including food, clothing, hygiene products, bikes, and other items useful to the mission. Stock donations can be made through Stifel | Stolz-Smith Financial Consulting Group.
3. Annual Fundraising Events: Annual 'Dine on the Door' fundraiser held at The H Hotel in November, featuring lunch and dinner options. Includes table sponsorships, event sponsorships, and ticket sales with all proceeds supporting programs and services.
4. Volunteer Services: Community volunteers contribute food service, clothing ministry, administrative support, and group project assistance. While not direct revenue, volunteer labor is essential to operations.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Midland's Open Door is a faith-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that operates emergency crisis shelters for men and for women/children, a community soup kitchen serving hot meals Monday through Saturday, and case management and family support programs for individuals and families experiencing homelessness, food insecurity, and crisis in Midland County, Michigan. All services are provided free of charge, funded entirely by donations, in-kind contributions, and an annual fundraising event.

Product overview

Midland's Open Door is a non-profit homeless shelter and soup kitchen ministry (a 501(c)(3) organization) providing emergency services to the homeless, hungry, and hurting in Midland, MI. The organization operates a portfolio of interconnected programs and facilities including: two crisis shelters (one for men at the main campus and one for women and children at the Women and Children's Center), a community soup kitchen serving hot meals Monday through Saturday, an outreach case management program for homelessness prevention, a two-year family support program for single mothers, biblical counseling services, a clothing assistance program, and a bike donation program for transportation assistance. The organization supplements its service delivery with fundraising events (Dine on the Door), volunteer coordination, and an Amazon Wishlist for in-kind donations. It has celebrated over 50 years of ministry since its founding in 1973.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's Crisis Shelter Emergency shelter services for homeless men providing housing, food, clothing, and case management support at the Main Campus, 412 W. Buttles St., Midland, MI.
• Women's and Children's Shelter Crisis shelter for women and children offering housing, food, clothing, and case management services, currently operating from the Women and Children's Center at 1610 W. Carpenter St., purchased in 2023.
• Community Soup Kitchen Community soup kitchen operating Monday through Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Main Campus, providing hot meals to anyone in need. Holiday meals are served at 6:00 PM on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter.
• Outreach Case Management Program Case management program providing emergency poverty and homelessness prevention services by connecting guests to existing community resources.
• Family Support Program Two-year assistance plan connecting homeless single mothers with groups of church volunteers to promote long-term stability and healthy community.
• Biblical Counseling Biblical counseling services provided by staff for shelter and outreach guests as a nondenominational Christian ministry.
• Clothing Assistance Program Clothing assistance program accepting up to 2 large bags or boxes per household of new and gently used men's and women's casual clothing, with seasonal rotation of inventory distributed through the clothing ministry and partner ministries in Saginaw, Flint, and the Upper Peninsula.
• Bike Donation Program Adult bike donation program at the Main Campus providing transportation and job-readiness assistance, with guests learning basic bike repair and maintenance skills.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Citygate NetworkminorOthersMidland's Open Door is a member of Citygate Network, a fellowship of mission-driven churches and ministries providing crisis relief, transitional support, and paths to self-sufficiency for hurting people.
• True Charity NetworkminorOthersMember of True Charity Network, an association of Christ-centered organizations serving the vulnerable in America.
• Stifel | Stolz-Smith Financial Consulting GroupminorOthersStock donations to Midland's Open Door can be made through Stifel | Stolz-Smith Financial Consulting Group at 415 Rodd St., Suite 1, Midland, MI.
• Partner Ministries (Saginaw, Flint, Upper Peninsula)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe clothing ministry partners with ministry organizations in Saginaw, Flint, and the Upper Peninsula (U.P.) to share clothing inventory and support regional needs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• True Charity Network: Association of Christ-centered organizations serving vulnerable populations in America; Midland's Open Door is a member — a network peer that informs operational standards rather than competing for service delivery.
• Citygate Network: Fellowship of mission-driven churches and ministries providing crisis relief, transitional support, and self-sufficiency programs; Midland's Open Door is a member — an ecosystem peer rather than a direct competitor.
• Feeding America West Michigan: Regional food bank serving West Michigan including Midland County — complementary rather than competitive, as a potential food supply partner for the soup kitchen operations.
• Habitat for Humanity of Midland County: Local affiliate providing affordable housing solutions in Midland County — complementary housing-stability partner addressing a different stage of the homelessness continuum.

Direct peers

• Goodwill Rescue Mission: Faith-based rescue mission providing emergency shelter, meals, and rehabilitation services to homeless and hungry populations — comparable operational structure and mission focus.
• Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries: Michigan-based Christian rescue mission offering emergency shelter, meals, and recovery programs at larger scale — comparable faith-based operating model serving vulnerable populations.
• City Rescue Mission of Saginaw: Saginaw-based Christian rescue mission providing shelter, food, and recovery services — directly comparable service mix and geographic proximity to Midland.
• Mel Trotter Ministries: Faith-based rescue mission in Grand Rapids, MI providing emergency shelter, meals, and long-term recovery programs — a closely comparable model to Midland's Open Door in the same Michigan region.

Broad incumbents

• The Salvation Army Great Lakes Division: Large national faith-based organization operating shelters, soup kitchens, and emergency assistance programs across Michigan — offers overlapping services but as part of a much wider portfolio.
• Catholic Charities of Michigan: Statewide social services network providing emergency assistance, housing support, and food programs — comparable service offerings but as part of a much broader institutional platform.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MidlandOpenDoor
• Instagraminstagram.com/midlandopendoor
• Xx.com/midlandopendoor

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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