Providing a safe space for Houston’s homeless young adults
Services We Provide
Hawthorne Dinners
Get a home-cooked, family style dinner every Sunday in a safe, supportive environment.
Hygiene Packs
Pick up the essentials you need, such as soap, shampoo, deodorant, feminine hygiene products, and more.
Clothing Closet
Visit the clothing closet for new and gently used clothes so you always have something clean to wear.
Infant Packs
Mothers and fathers can pick up the essentials needed to care for their young ones, like diapers, wipes, formula, and more.
Backpacks
Grab a high-quality backpack to ensure you have a safe place to keep your belongings with you.
Life Skills & Empowerment Services
Get plugged in with resources to enable you to overcome challenges and develop skills needed to become fully independent.
Ways to Help
Financial
Open Gate relies heavily on the the generous financial contributions of individual donors, corporate sponsors, Bering Memorial United Methodist Church and community groups.
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Participant Volunteer
Work directly with our participants each week in a variety of functions from registering guests to working the clothing closet.
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Become a Volunteer ➞
Behind the Scenes
Whether it’s cooking meals or cleaning up afterward, there are plenty of opportunities to lend a hand.
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Become a Volunteer ➞
As a 501c3 tax-exempt organization, cash donations made to Bering Open Gate are tax deductible. Always consult with a tax professional prior to claiming charitable contributions on your income tax return.
SO FAR IN 2022, Open Gate Has Provided
Dinners Served
Hygiene Packs
Clothing Closet Visits
Gift Cards
Bus Cards
Infant Packs
Stats as of May 31, 2022
The LATEST NEWS AND BLOGS
Girl Scout Troop 24029 Helps Out
Several months ago, Girl Scout Troop 24029, based in the Heights, volunteered at Open Gate by sorting clothing donations and hygiene items. When they finished, they decided that they wanted to do something more. In September, the Troop presented Open Gate...
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