09/01/2026
"Together, we are stronger". A powerful message from Dr. Lenny Peters, the founder and chairman of the Lenny Peters Foundation.
Today, we are honored to receive a generous gift of $100,000 from Dr. Peters and the Lenny Peters Foundation, in support of ODM's operation and the upcoming 3rd annual Masquerade Gala & Auction.
The foundation’s contribution to Open Door Ministries will help support ODM’s 24/7, year-round operations and programs, including its food, shelter, housing, and emergency assistance services.
Dr. Peters shared: "This gift reflects something I believe deeply: a community is defined not by its most prosperous, but by how it cares for its most vulnerable. Open Door Ministries has been serving this community for many years. Ryan Ross and his team understand that meeting someone's immediate need is only the first step. Getting back on your feet takes time, and it takes people in your corner who won't hp anywhere. That is what Open Door Ministries offers, and they have been doing it with consistency and care long before most people were paying attention."
For the third year in a row, the Lenny Peters Foundation and Bethany Medical will be the presenting sponsor for our gala. We would like to express our sincere gratitude for their continued advocacy and support!