The Open Door Mission & Lydia House is a Gospel Rescue Mission providing basic needs and life-changing programs for the homeless and needy in an atmosphere reflecting the life and teaching of our Lord Jesus Christ. Today, the Open Door Mission provides emergency shelter, long-term programs, food and clothing to the needy, and opportunities for rehabilitation to men, women and children. The Mission provides for families as well as homeless men.

History:
The Open Door Mission was founded in 1954 as a Gospel Rescue Mission whose emphasis centered on providing emergency shelter, food and spiritual help. The Open Door Mission was located in downtown Omaha until the mid- to late eighties, when it moved out near Epply Airfield. The Lydia House, a women's shelter, was opened in 1990.

Contact people:

Cris Morris, (phone), (email) James Cummings, (phone), (email) Karen Applegate, Development Administrator, (phone), (email)

Address:

2706 N 21st Street East Omaha, NE 68131 (See a map)

Directions:

From downtown Omaha, take 10th Street north all the way to Capitol Ave. Follow Capitol around to the left (north) and stay on this road (it becomes Abbot Drive). Proceed a little over a mile to an intersection called Locust.. . . (more)   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Epply Airfield,   Walk distance (in minutes): 10 min   Nearest Bus Stop: 13th and Dodge, 30 min minute walk