31,006
Bed Nights in 2025
72%
Program
Graduation Rate
79%
Still Housed After Leaving
Open House
Real-Time Impact
92%
Family Success in Reunification
92%
Family Success in Reunification
Programs We Offer
Life Skills Development
Practical tools for daily living, relationships, and responsibility.
Spiritual Care & Personal Renewal
Opportunities to explore faith, healing, purpose, and restored relationships.
Vocational Training
Hands-on job training and pathways to employment.
Drug & Alcohol Counseling
Support for recovery, sobriety, and long-term stability.
OUR HISTORY & MISSION
Restoring Families through Christ-Centered Care
Since 1986, Open House Ministries has served as a lighthouse of hope in Vancouver. Founded in response to the growing needs of homeless families, we began by providing food, clothing, and shelter while recognizing the deeper challenges families face. From those early days, our focus has been on combining compassionate care with a Christ-centered foundation to bring lasting restoration.
Today, we operate as an intentional community, offering more than just a temporary bed. Our restorative tools include safe housing, holistic support, and life skills training which are designed to heal families, strengthen relationships, and equip residents for self-sufficiency. Each family is supported through case management, vocational opportunities, counseling, and community partnerships that foster growth and transformation.
Through the grace of Christ, we walk alongside our neighbors on their journey from crisis to independence. By addressing the root causes of homelessness and offering a supportive, faith-based environment, Open House Ministries empowers residents to rebuild their lives and find a lasting sense of home and hope.
Legacy of Love
Our Founder: Joanne Kendall
Out of a quiet but persistent sense of calling, Joanne became the founder of Open House Ministries, a response to the needs she saw among unhoused families in Clark County. What began with prayer, observation, and simple acts of compassion grew into a Christ-centered sanctuary offering shelter, dignity, and hope. From a small boarding house to a growing campus serving hundreds of families each year, Joanne’s vision expanded with faith and determination, always guided by her belief that love must be expressed through action. Her legacy continues to live on in every life restored, every family reunited, and every person who has found hope within Open House Ministries.
We invite you to step behind the scenes and experience the heart of our mission. Discover how we provide much more than shelter by walking through our restorative community spaces.
- See our family shelter apartments and dedicated learning centers.
- Learn about our Christ-centered approach to holistic restoration.
- Visit vocational training hubs like the Wheel House Bike Shop.
- Hear firsthand stories of families moving from crisis to independence.
Our monthly Tours & Talks are held on the first Friday of each month from 12:00–1:00 PM and include a light lunch. You can also schedule a private tour at a time that works for you.
Reserve your spot using the sign-up button below, or call 360-737-0300 to arrange a private tour.
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Take a Tour of Open House Ministries
Renée Stevens
Executive Director
Our Leadership & Partners
Open House Ministries is guided by dedicated leaders and upheld by a network of compassionate partners. Together, we provide the foundation for families to find their way home.
Bryan Dent
Board President
Mindy Chumbley
Vice President
John Van Dinter
Secretary
Tim Peters
Treasurer
Faithful Community Partners
Job Opportunities
We’re not hiring for any staff positions right now. When roles open, we look for people who share our heart for Christ-centered, family-focused ministry.